Holden Efijy
| Company type | Concept car |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Founder | Holden |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Key people | Richard Ferlazzo (chief designer) |
| Products | Concept automobile |
The Holden Efijy is a concept automobile from Australia, created by Holden as a homage to the 1953 Holden FJ. Its first public showing occurred in 2005 at the Australian International Motor Show.
Design
As a tribute to Holden's second model, the 1953 Holden FJ, the Efijy was entirely conceptualized and constructed within GM Holden's Australian design and engineering teams. The initiative was overseen by chief designer Richard Ferlazzo. The vehicle stands out with its unique “Soprano Purple” finish and polished billet aluminium detailing.
Specifications
The Efijy utilizes an extended Chevrolet Corvette chassis and is equipped with a 6.0 litre LS2 V8 engine enhanced by a Roots supercharger, producing at 6,400 rpm along with 560 lb-ft of torque at 4,200 rpm. Its powertrain delivers torque to the rear wheels through a rear-mounted 4-speed 4L60E automatic transmission featuring a limited-slip differential. The exhaust system is custom-made from stainless steel and includes billet aluminium tailpipes. The car is supported by an air suspension setup that lowers the vehicle when stationary and incorporates electronic gauges paired with a retractable multi-functional display screen.
Following its introduction in 2005, the Efijy earned the title of United States Concept Car of the Year in 2007. It has been exhibited at the National Motor Museum in Birdwood, South Australia, notably as part of the Holden Heroes exhibition alongside other prominent Holden models.
Appearances
- 2005 - Australian International Motor Show
- 2008 - National Motor Museum
- 2020 - National Motor Museum during the Holden Heroes exhibition
- 2025 - State Library of South Australia for the Rear Vision: Holden Collection exhibition