Omari Gates
Australia has a rich history of car manufacturing, with brands such as Holden, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Mitsubishi, British Leyland, and Nissan producing vehicles locally. While the industry has declined in recent years, with Holden and Ford no longer manufacturing in the country, there are still some impressive Australian-made cars. So, what is the fastest Australian-made car? The answer may be the Aussie Invader 5R, a car designed to break the land speed record and become the world's most powerful car. With engineering marvels such as the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and the Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray also vying for the top spot, the competition is fierce.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Fastest Australian-made car | 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT |
| Fastest Australian-made car to accelerate from 0-100km/h | BMW M8 Competition (3.0 seconds) |
| Fastest Australian-made car to accelerate from 0-200km/h | Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (6 seconds) |
| Fastest Australian-made car around US Circuit Laguna Seca | Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (1 minute 27.87 seconds) |
| Fastest Australian-made car at Bathurst 500 | Falcon |
| Fastest Australian-made car at Bathurst 1000 (1979) | A9X (winning by 6 laps) |
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What You'll Learn
The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT
One of the key features of the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT is its focus on weight reduction. For example, the rear seat has been replaced with a carbon-fiber storage bin, saving 49 pounds. Additionally, the driver's-side charge port door and associated wiring have been removed, and the windshield glass has been made thinner. These weight-saving measures are taken to the extreme with the optional Weissach package, which includes additional weight-saving efforts and aerodynamic enhancements.
The Turbo GT also features unique steering-wheel-mounted paddles, making it easier to activate the boost mode compared to other models in the Taycan lineup. The car's brake system is also impressive, with large fixed calipers and carbon-ceramic rotors that contribute to its exceptional stopping power. On the racetrack, the Turbo GT has impressed with its flat cornering and excellent tire grip, showcasing its outstanding handling capabilities.
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The VH Charger
The car featured a variety of colour and trim combinations, with only 125 of the VH Valiant Charger 770 SE cars ever manufactured. The R/T version carried on Chrysler's performance image and became the platform for the company's participation in production car racing in Australia. The VH Charger was raced officially in Australia in 1971 and 1972, with racing driver Leo Geoghegan contributing to its development.
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The Aussie Invader 5R
The development of the Aussie Invader 5R has progressed through different phases. Phase 1, involving the completion of the car's build with systems in place, has been achieved. The project is now in Phase 2, which involves testing. The team is actively seeking financial backing to support this phase, partnering with dynamic companies to challenge for the world land speed record. The initial design and calculations for the Aussie Invader 5R's performance were carried out by Peter Beck, who was establishing Rocket Lab at the time.
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The Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray
The Corvette E-Ray features an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth audio streaming, a 4G LTE mobile hotspot, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability. The system is easy to use and quick to respond to commands. The E-Ray also comes with a number of driver-assistance features, such as standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection and lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist.
The E-Ray has impressive acceleration, sprinting from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.8 seconds and completing the quarter-mile in 10.7 seconds at 125.9 mph. The transmission shifts smoothly and quickly, and the cornering grip is excellent. The electric motor and battery pack add weight, which can compromise the steering feel and ultimate handling performance. However, the E-Ray is still extremely quick in a straight line and has surprising daily-driver practicality.
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Holden Special Vehicles' VF Commodore
The Holden Commodore (VF) is a full-size car that was produced by Holden between June 2013 and October 2017. It was the second and final significantly restyled iteration of the fourth and final generation of the Holden Commodore manufactured in Australia. The VF Commodore was launched during a downward trend in large car sales in Australia, yet it sold 2,827 units in the first month after its launch, a 17.8% increase over the corresponding month in 2012.
The Holden Commodore (VF) range included the sedan and station wagon variants that sold under the luxury Holden Calais (VF) nameplate. A commercial utility variant was also available, sold under the Holden Ute (VF) nameplate. The Commodore SS sedan was exported to the United States and rebadged as the Chevrolet SS.
Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) used the VF series as the basis of its performance Gen-F sedan, wagon, and utility range. The enhanced performance VF range sold by HSV was marketed in Australia as the Generation F ("Gen-F") and was also exported to the United Kingdom and sold as the Vauxhall VXR8 range.
The VF Commodore won twenty-eight of the thirty-six races in 2013, and by the end of the 2015 season, it had amassed 74 Supercars Championship race wins. The Holden Commodore (VF) underwent a major overhaul of the VE, officially revealed on February 10, 2013, in Melbourne. The body shell, suspension, and electrics of the GM Zeta platform were thoroughly reworked to reduce weight, improving handling and fuel efficiency.
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Frequently asked questions
The Brabham BT62R is currently the only Australian-made car from scratch. However, the Aussie Invader 5R, which is being built in Perth, is projected to be the world's most powerful car.
Holden’s VF Commodore, the XR6 Turbo, and the VH Charger are some of the fastest Australian-made cars.
The 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT is the quickest-accelerating, most powerful new car ever sold in Australia.
