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HSV W427


Holden's performance arm HSV has released the pricing, volume and distribution strategy of its 7.0-litre W427 monster sedan today.

Powered by a 7.0-litre LS7 engine, the W427's final power output figure is 375 kW of power at 6500 rpm and 640 Nm of torque 5000 rpm.


HSV W427 interior


The flagship W427 will be priced from $150,000 plus on road costs (and up to $156,000 should the new Luxury Car Tax regime go through) earning it the trifecta of most powerful, most expensive and fastest Australian built car. Only 427 vehicles being built to order at the Clayton production facility.

Each Australian and New Zealand HSV Dealer (64 in total) will be allocated one W427, as long as they have a firm retail order. Remaining W427s will be allocated to dealers based on 2007 sales figures.

The Holden Special Vehicles W427 will go on sale in August.


HSV W427 engine



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Holden Calais V 60th Anniversary Special Edition


Holden's ongoing 60th anniversary celebrations have spawned a new VE Calais V 60th Anniversary Special Edition with exclusive interior and exterior features such as unique interior trim and 19-inch Super Sport Alloy wheels.

Other features exclusive to the Calais V 60th Anniversary Special Edition includes:

- Electric sunroof
- Alloy faced pedals
- Chrome surround exterior door handles
- Silver highlights on leather steering wheel spokes
- ‘60th anniversary’ floor mats
- ‘60th anniversary’ rear badge

Holden Calais V 60th Anniversary Special Edition


GM Holden’s Director of Marketing, Philip Brook said: “The Calais V 60th Anniversary Special Edition is the perfect vehicle for the individual or family looking for something extra special, along with the drive capabilities, safety and performance of the award winning VE Commodore.”

A palette of three exclusive metallic colours are available: Karma (teal), Evoke (dark grey) and Phantom (black). The VE Calais V 60th Anniversary Special Edition is on sale now from $56,790 for the V6 automatic and $61,790 for the V8 automatic.

Holden Calais V 60th Anniversary Special Edition



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Holden Commodore SS V 60th Anniversary edition
Holden Commodore SS V 60th Anniversary edition


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HSV W427 revealed

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HSV W427


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


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Holden Coupe 60 Concept

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Holden designed GMC Denali XT

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First details: Holden Sportwagon

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Holden Sportwagon


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Holden Commodore


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AIMS: HSV VE Maloo R8 Ute

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HSV VE Maloo R8 Ute


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20th Anniversary HSV Clubsport R8

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