Holden SST

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Holden SST
Overview
Manufacturer Holden (General Motors)
Production2004
Body and chassis
Body style Step-side utility
Powertrain
Engine 225 kW (300 bhp) V8

The Holden SST was a one-off concept car produced by Holden, unveiled at the Melbourne's Motor Show in 2004. The SST had a step-side utility design and was based on the Holden One-Tonner. The SST was fitted with 18-inch front wheels and 19-inch rear wheels. Power was provided by the Generation III V8 engine used in other Holden models. The design of the rear of the car differed from the production Holden ute at the time with a moulded Holden logo in the tailgate and stacked, twin circular tail lights. [1]

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The SST was a result of Holden's efforts to emphasise the versatility of the then-new One-Tonner in late-2003 and the project was completed in under two months. [2]

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References

  1. "Holden's SST Stepside Custom Pickup - The One Tonner Show Stunner". Auto Web. 9 February 2004. Archived from the original on 21 November 2011. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
  2. "Holden reveals an Americanised interpretation of the One Tonner ute". Go Auto. 10 February 2004. Retrieved 1 October 2011.