VAUXHALL has confirmed that a limited number of 300 Monaros per year will be available in the UK from the Spring.

The full sized four-seater coupe, launched in Australia in 2001, will be powered by a 5.7 litre V8 engine developing 328hp and 347lbs/ft of torque.

It will accelerate to 60mph in just over six seconds and will reach a top speed in excess of 160mph.

The car will be sold in the UK with a comprehensive specification including leather eight-way electric seats, 18-inch alloy wheels and full size driver, passenger and side airbags. It will also feature electronic climate control and six-disc autochanger.

The Vauxhall Monaro will start from approximately £28,500. Vauxhall managing director, Kevin Wale, said: “The Vauxhall Monaro is a great car for the real enthusiast.

“The Monaro is an icon in Australia and I am sure the UK car enthusiast will thoroughly enjoy it.”