Images: HSV VS Senator (1995-97)
Released in May 1995, the HSV VS Series I (VS.I) Senator was a large, rear-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the Senator 185i and 215i were powered by 5.0- and 5.7-litre V8 petrol engines, respectively. While the Senator 185i was available with a four-speed 4L60-E automatic transmission or a Borg-Warner T5 manual transmission, the Senator 215i was offered with either a six-speed Borg Warner T56 manual transmission or a four-speed Borg Warner automatic unit. The VS Senator was based on the Holden VS Commodore Berlina, but fitted with rear seats from the VS Statesman…