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HSV's new 6.2-litre V8

March 26th 2008 05:50

Holden's official in-house tuner HSV revealed changes to its engine lineup which gives it the bragging rights over traditional rival in the Australian muscle car market.

A US-sourced 6.2-litre V8 - codenamed LS3 - developing 317 kW of power (10 kW over the current models and 2 kW more than the 315 kW FPV GT) will be fitted to the local HSV range which includes the Maloo R8 ute, ClubSport R8, GTS, Senator Signature and Grange.

The LS3 engine, which is also used in the Chevrolet Corvette, will offer many advantages such as technological advancements to enhance the driving experience with fuel consumption reduced on some models, including the Maloo R8 and Grange.

Not content with just a new engine, a new selection of exterior colours including 'Red Hot' (bright red), for the luxury Grange and Senator Signature will also be available.

For the ballers out there, HSV will also offer a new and very 'bling' 20-inch wheel package as a $2500 option on the ClubSport R8, Senator Signature and Grange. The new 20-inch wheels are a no-cost option on the GTS and Maloo R8 performance pack.

New HSV 6.2-litre LS3 V8

Available: April 17, 2008
Models: Maloo R8, ClubSport R8, GTS, Senator Signature, Grange
Engine: 6.2-litre V8
Power: 317kW at 6000rpm
Torque: 550Nm at 4600rpm
Fuel consumption: 14.5L/100km

HSV model range

Maloo R8 (man/auto) $61,550/$63,750
Maloo R8 performance pack $65,540
ClubSport R8 (man/auto) $64,550/$66,750
GTS (man/auto) $76,990/79,190
Senator Signature $79,190
Grange $84,690
New 20-inch wheels $2500

[Source: Holden via Drive.com]

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HSV W427 revealed

February 29th 2008 23:30

Celebrating HSV's 20th anniversary is the imminent release of the fastest car ever produced in Australia - the HSV W427.

Unveiled for the first time alongside the stunning Coupe 60 Concept at the Melbourne Motor Show, the HSV W427 (427 represents the engine's size in cubic inches) marks a new era in Australian muscle cars with a Chevrolet Corvette sourced 7.0-litre LS7 engine producing 370 kW (500 hp) of power and 640 Nm of torque.

The engine is assembled by hand specifically for use in the Holden-based sedan and features an advanced dry-sump lubrication system required to match the performance potential of the car.

The production version should complete the 0 - 100km/h sprint in around 4.7 seconds thus catapulting the local hero car into a select group of high-performance sedans which features the likes of the Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG, BMW M5 and Audi RS6.

The HSV W427 will go on sale towards the middle of 2008 priced somewhere between $140,000 and $170,000.

The Official HSV Press Release:

Holden Special Vehicles unveil seven litre Supercar the W427

Holden Special Vehicles today unveiled a seven litre program at the Melbourne Motor Show, the last instalment of the company s 20th anniversary celebrations.

The car to be known in its final development stages as the W427 is finished in the same Panorama Silver paint scheme as the original Group A SS VL Commodore, released at the Melbourne Motor Show of 1988, exactly 20 years ago.

HSV Managing Director, Scott Grant, said the W427 was a tribute to how far the company has come in just twenty years.

"To be able to produce a vehicle of these proportions is truly remarkable," Scott Grant said.

"The W427 will be quite possibly the fastest road registrable Supercar ever produced in Australia and among the quickest anywhere around the world," he said.

While power output figures are still to be confirmed, the W427 is likely to produce in excess of 370kW of power and 640NM of torque.

"It will also be one of the safest cars HSV has ever put on the road," Scott Grant said.

"A new six piston front braking system will provide a 50% increase in pad area, while the W427 also receives a revised ESP calibration, six air bags, improved handling and new Magnetic Ride Control settings."

The W427 receives a bimodal active exhaust system to improve noise quality and back pressure management.

Styling and design highlights include an all new front fascia, a three piece carbon fibre rear spoiler, 20 inch machined faced alloy wheel, unique exhaust tips and red leather interior.

Scott Grant said HSV would be introducing a unique customer relations program to accompany the launch of the new vehicle.

"The W427 will only be produced in limited numbers and we want to reflect that exclusivity in how we connect with our Supercar customers," Scott Grant said.

"This program will see the LS7 engine being fitted at Clayton, along with the dry sump system and a range of other engineering features. We are looking at opportunities to allow owners to visit HSV and view the unique manufacturing process that goes into building this car."

The W427 will go into production in the middle of the year and will be available for sale in dealerships in the third quarter of 2008.

"Make no mistake, while the specifications of the car unveiled on the stand today at the Motorshow may change slightly between now and when production begins, this car is destined to make as big an impact as the original Walkinshaw twenty years ago."

W427 key highlights*

Exterior

All new Front Fascia exclusive to W427

All new three piece rear spoiler in carbon fibre

All new 20 inch wheel

Interior

HSV performance seats in full red hot trim with W427 logo, steering wheel, gear shifter and console lid in full red hot leather

Powertrain

7.0 Litre, LS7 Engine with HSV specific calibration

- 370kW @ 6500 rpm

- 640Nm @ 5000 rpm

Over radiator style cold air induction system with high flow air filter

Dry sump lubrication system with 2 stage pump

Hand fabricated aluminium oil reservoir, with internal baffles for high G loading

Front mount, 13 row engine oil cooler

Ceramic coated, high flow four into one extractors

High flow catalytic converters and exhaust system (3 into 2 ¾ )

Active bi-modal rear mufflers for exhaust back pressure management to improve noise quality

High strength limited slip differential

New high strength six speed manual gear box (TR6060)

GMPT LS7 Clutch with new actuator and pedal assembly for high clamp loads

Suspension

New springs, 30% stiffer than GTS

Revised ride height 20mm lower than GTS

New stiffer rear suspension bushing

All new MRC calibration

Brakes

New 6 piston front braking system (50% increase in pad area)

Strap drive, 2 piece floating front rotors (380 x 35mm compared to 365 x

32mm one piece on GTS)

High friction pad material

* Specifications of W427 as at Melbourne Motor Show

[Source: Holden]

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