Images: HSV E-Series Senator (2006-13)
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 mated to either six-speed Tremec T56 manual or six-speed 6L80E automatic transmissions. In April 2008, however, the 6.0-litre LS2 V8 engine was replaced by the more powerful 6.2-litre LS3 V8. Furthermore, the Tremec T56 six-speed manual transmission was replaced by the TR6060 unit in October 2008… Read full HSV E-Series Senator review
Images: HSV E-Series II Senator (2009-10)
Released in September 2009, the HSV E-Series II (E-II) Senator introduced improved fuel economy and updated styling. Specifically, the HSV E-II Senator could be identified by its daytime LED running lights, new alloy wheel designs and deeper grille.
Images: HSV E-Series III Senator (2010-13)
Released in September 2010, the HSV E-Series III (E-III) Senator introduced an updated interior with additional features. The 6.2-litre V8 engine was also available with a dual-fuel liquid propane injection (LPI) system which provided identical performance to the petrol-only V8. The LPI engine would start on petrol but switch to LPG for low and mid-range driving; from approximately 5300rpm depending on conditions the engine would revert to petrol for full power. Inside, the E-III Senator had a new ‘Oracle’ dashboard with binnacle gauges and piano black trim on the centre console and steering wheel; there was also an ‘Enhanced Driver Interface’ with a touch-screen display that could provide performance data. The Senator Signature also had twin-stitch seat trims.
