HSV VT.I Senator (1997-99) Overview Released in September 1997, the HSV VT Series I (VT.I) Senator was available as a rear-wheel drive sedan or wagon. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the VT.I Senator 195i and 220i were powered by 5.0- and 5.7-litre V8 petrol engines, respectively. While Senator […]
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Review: HSV VP Senator (1992-93)
HSV VP.I Senator (1992-93) Overview Released in April 1992, the HSV VP Series I (VP.I) Senator was a large, rear-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Notting Hill, Victoria, the Senator was powered by a 5.0-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to either a five-speed manual or four-speed […]
Review: HSV VR Senator (1993-95)
Overview Released in August 1993, the HSV VR Senator was a large, rear-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Notting Hill, Victoria, the Senator was powered by a 5.0-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. The VR Senator was based […]
Review: HSV E-Series Senator (2006-13)
HSV E-Series I Senator (2006-09) Overview Released in August 2006, the HSV E-Series I (E-I) Senator was a rear-wheel drive, performance sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the E-Series Senator range initially consisted of Senator Signature models which were powered by 6.0-litre LS2 V8 petrol engines that were […]
Review: HSV Gen-F Senator (2013-17)
Review: HSV Gen-F Senator (2013-15) Overview Released in May 2013, the HSV Gen-F Senator was a rear-wheel drive, performance sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished in Clayton, Victoria, the Gen-F Senator was powered by 6.2-litre LS3 V8 petrol engines that were mated to either six-speed TR6060 manual or 6L80 automatic transmissions. LS3 V8 […]
Review: HSV VS Manta (1995-97)
HSV VS.I Manta (1995-96) Overview Released in April 1995, the HSV VS Series I (VS.I) Manta was available as a sedan or wagon. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the rear-wheel drive VS Manta was fitted with a 5.0-litre V8 engine that was mated to either a four-speed 4L60-E […]
Review: HSV VT Manta (1997-99)
HSV VT.I Manta (1997-99) Overview Released in September 1997, the HSV VT Series I (VT.I) Manta was a large, rear-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the VT.I Manta was powered by a 5.0-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to either a five-speed Getrag 260 manual […]
Review: HSV Y-Series Maloo (2002-04)
HSV Y-Series I Maloo (2002-03) Overview Released in October 2002, the HSV Y-Series I (Y-I) Maloo was a rear-wheel drive, performance utility. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the Maloo was powered by a 5.7-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to either a six-speed Tremec T56 manual transmission […]
Review: HSV Z-Series Maloo (2004-07)
HSV Z-Series I Maloo (2004-06) Overview Released in October 2004, the HSV Z-Series I (Z-I) Maloo was a rear-wheel drive, performance utility. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the Maloo was powered by a 6.0-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to either a six-speed Tremec T56 manual transmission […]
Review: HSV VU Maloo (2001-02)
HSV VU.I Maloo (2001) Overview Released in March 2001, the HSV VU Series I (VU.I) Maloo was a rear-wheel drive, performance utility. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the VX ClubSport was powered by a 5.7-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to either a six-speed T56 manual or […]