HSV E-Series I GTS (2006-09) Overview Released in August 2006, the HSV E-Series I (E-I) GTS was a rear-wheel drive, performance sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the GTS range initially consisted of GTS Signature models which were powered by 6.0-litre LS2 V8 petrol engines that were mated […]
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Review: HSV Gen-F GTS (2013-17)
Review: HSV Gen-F GTS (2013-15) Overview Released in August 2013, the HSV Gen-F GTS was a rear-wheel drive, performance sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished in Clayton, Victoria, the Gen-F GTS was powered by a supercharged 6.2-litre LSA V8 petrol engine that was mated to either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. Supercharged […]
Review: HSV VP GTS (1992)
Overview Released in September 1992, the HSV VP GTS was a large, rear-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Notting Hill, Victoria, the GTS was powered by a 5.0-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Production was discontinued in December 1992 and limited to […]
Review: HSV VN Commodore SS Group A SV (1990-91)
Overview Released in November 1990, the HSV VN Commodore SS Group A SV was a limited-run performance sedan. Produced to satisfy Group A homologation requirements, the Group A SV was powered by 5.0-litre pushrod V8 engine with fuel-injection, an upgraded four-bolt main engine block with special pistons, connecting rods, crankshaft, camshaft profile and a double […]
Review: HSV WM Grange (2007-13)
HSV WM.I Grange (2007-09) Overview Released in May 2007, the HSV WM Series I (WM.I) Grange was a rear-wheel drive, long wheelbase sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the WM Grange was initially powered by 6.0-litre LS2 V8 petrol engines that were mated to six-speed 6L80E automatic transmissions. […]
Review: HSV VL Commodore SS Group A SV (1988)
Overview Released in March 1988, the HSV VL Commodore SS Group A SV was a limited-run performance sedan (also known as ‘The Walkinshaw’ or ‘Walky’). Produced to satisfy Group A homologation requirements, the Group A SV was powered by 5.0-litre pushrod V8 engine with fuel injection (a first for Holden V8s), a reinforced cylinder block, […]
Review: HSV WH Grange (1999-03)
HSV WH.I Grange (1999-01) Overview Released in June 1999, the HSV WH Series I (WH.I) Grange was a long wheelbase, luxury sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the Grange was available with 3.8-litre supercharged V6 and 5.7-litre V8 engines. Engines Of the engines, The cast-iron, 3.8-litre L67 pushrod […]
Review: HSV WK Grange (2003-04)
Overview Released in September 2003, the HSV WK Grange was a long wheelbase, rear-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the Grange was powered by a 5.7-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to an upgraded four-speed 4L60-E automatic transmission. LS1 V8 engine The all-aluminium 5.7-litre LS1 […]
Review: HSV WL Grange (2004-06)
Overview Released in October 2004, the HSV WL Grange was a rear-wheel drive, long wheelbase sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the WL Grange was powered by a 6.0-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to four-speed 4L65-E heavy-duty automatic unit. LS2 V8 engine The all-aluminium, Generation IV […]
Review: HSV Z-Series Coupe 4 (2004-05)
Overview Released in October 2004, the HSV Z-Series Coupe 4 was a four-wheel drive, performance coupe. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the Coupe 4 was fitted with HSV’s ‘Quad Drive’ four-wheel drive system and powered by a 5.7-litre LS1 V8 petrol engine that was mated to a four-speed […]