Thread: Taxi Racing 2018

Just watching the taxi racing on TV - noticed that RedBull Holden is now using the new Opel Insignia Hatch back body - not sure of its engine and drivetrain but I guess it is not the V6 and front wheel drive - I assume they have the old Commodore engine and drive train - rear wheel drive. This formula is even further removed from anything on the road.

What I find even more odd with the new Commodore is that it is not even a General Motors product any more - sure started as a GM Germany car but is now a Peugeot/Citroen product - no design influences from Peugeot/Citroen as yet but I guess over time it will happen. Interesting that Peugeot/Citroen through their parent PSA group have a closer relationship to Ford than General Motors - PSA and Ford make our TDV6/8 engines and others.

So we have a GM car that is not actually GM but is Opel/Peugeot/Citroen - you gotta love that.

I wonder if new Commodore owners will be putting Peugeot Lion Badges on their cars instead of the GM Lion.

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Lol,...the usual super positive comments, from the usual suspects, so all is normal.
People seem to forget that the original Commodore was an Opel, the VF was the first truly "Äussie" Commodore, but it still used an American V8 engine & running gear.
Yes Peugot do now own Opel, but that deal was done after Supercars decided upon its current direction. And yes, it will be interesting to learn how long a Peugot can continue to be sold as a Holden in Aus.
The 5L engine is still being used, but a V6 Turbo engine based on a U.S G.M. racing engine is being tested & has actually run in a Red Bull car, which is now the Holden Racing Team, supposedly because V8s are no longer available in an Aussie car,....I don't agree with the reasoning.
I reckon Adelaide was a great event, and the fans obviously did because there were record crowds, S.A. Govt VERY happy. Great value too,....Robbie Williams & Sheppard performing in concert tonight, free for all ticket holders, making entry a bargain in view of Williams' popularity & entry costs to his concerts,...we paid to see him at "An Evening On The Green" at Rochford, great concert.....cost a bit more than racegoers paid though!
I loved Adelaide, watched all the Supercar telecast over the whole 4 days on Foxtel, and the new ZB went very well,...Mr Penske's team has some catching up to do,...which they obviously will. Even an invigorated "Walkinshaw" team, which still has many Holden supporters put on a good performance.
For those of you that like racing based on road vehicles, maybe you have interest in Superutes based on the most popular vehicles currently sold in Aus.
So, all is good, & whilst no Aussie V8s can now be bought, I'm about to take delivery of one of the last ,an HSV GTSR!
Always loved V8s road or race, makes no difference to me.
Pickles