Torana a9x racing. torana, Indian gateway, usually of stone, marking the entrance to a Buddhist shrine or stupa or to a Hindu temple. From this thinking was born the Holden Torana A9X. Originally derived from Indian torana through the introduction of Buddhism to China, it has evolved into many styles and has been introduced to other East Asian countries such as Korea, Japan, and Vietnam. Jul 12, 2025 ยท In Hinduism, Torana represents a symbolic royal gate, exemplifying grand architectural features in palaces, and signifies entry into magnificence and opulence. A torana can be described as a gate, gateway, arch, throne-back, backrest, or decorative niche surrounding a deity, god, buddha, bodhisattva or religious hierarch, teacher or saint. The stupa dates to the period of the Mauryan Empire (3rd century BC), but the torana itself dates to the Satavahana period, in the 1st century CE. Toranas typically consist of two pillars carrying two or three transverse beams that extend beyond the pillars on either side. An evolution of the Torana SS and earlier L34, it emerged from the Holden factory, designed to homologate mechanical components expressly for racing. . The site is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. cz 66td y5ib a9 pd8t dihpti n1s arvbpbgf xgpt fi21