Vauxhall Monaro
The Australian-born muscle car that brought V8 thunder to the British high street.
- Power
- 333 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 6.0 s
- Top speed
- 160 mph
- Est. value
- $12k–$31k
About the Vauxhall Monaro
Imported from Holden in Australia, the Vauxhall Monaro was a rebadged version of the third-generation Monaro CV8. It offered a traditional muscle car recipe: a massive Chevrolet-sourced LS1 V8 engine up front, a manual gearbox in the middle, and drive sent to the rear wheels. While its styling was relatively understated, its performance was anything but, providing a charismatic and affordable alternative to contemporary European sports coupés like the BMW M3. Its heavy controls and tail-happy nature earned it a reputation as a 'brutalist' driver's car, eventually spawning the even more powerful VXR sub-brand in the UK.
Vauxhall Monaro specs
The Vauxhall Monaro produces 333 bhp (248 kW) and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 6.0 seconds and has a top speed of 160 mph (257 km/h).
| Make | Vauxhall |
|---|---|
| Model | Monaro |
| Trim | 5.7 V8 |
| Years | 2004–2005 |
| Type | Sports car |
| Body style | Coupé |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | About 783 built |
| Engine | 5.7-litre LS1 V8 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,665 cc (5.7 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 333 bhp (248 kW) at 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,000 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 6.0 s |
| Top speed | 160 mph (257 km/h) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,650 kg (3,638 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 202 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Vauxhall Monaro worth?
A typical Vauxhall Monaro is estimated to be worth $12,000 – $31,000 (about £8,600 – £23,000).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Vauxhall Monaro rarity in CarSpot
The Vauxhall Monaro is a Rare card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100. Performance cars, typically worth around £50,000 to £100,000. A Rare card is worth 40 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Vauxhall Monaro fun facts
- The Monaro was the first car to be sold under Vauxhall's high-performance VXR sub-brand, which launched shortly after the base model's arrival.
- Despite its British badge, the car was built at Holden's Elizabeth plant in South Australia and shared its platform with the Pontiac GTO sold in the US.
- The 5.7-litre LS1 engine is the same unit found in the Chevrolet Corvette C5, making it highly reliable and easy to tune for extra power.