HSV E-Series I ClubSport (2006-09) Overview Released in August 2006, the HSV E-Series I (E-I) ClubSport R8 was initially available as a performance sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the rear-wheel drive E-Series ClubSport R8 was initially powered by a 6.0-litre LS2 V8 petrol engine that was mated […]
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Review: HSV Y-Series Avalanche (2003-05)
Overview Released in December 2003, the HSV Y-Series Avalanche was a large, four-wheel drive wagon. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the Avalanche was powered by a 5.7-litre LS1 V8 engine that was mated to a four-speed 4L60E automatic transmission. The Avalanche was fitted with five seats as standard, […]
Review: HSV Y-Series Avalanche XUV (2004-05)
Overview Released in March 2004, the HSV Y-Series Avalanche XUV (‘X-Treme Utility Vehicle’) was a dual-cab, four-wheel drive utility. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the Avalanche XUV was powered by a 5.7-litre LS1 V8 petrol engine that was mated to a four-speed 4L60E automatic transmission. Production of the […]
Review: HSV E-Series W427 (2008-09)
Overview Released in August 2008, the HSV E-Series W427 was a high performance, rear-wheel sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the W427 was powered by a 7.0-litre LS7 V8 petrol engine – also used in the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 – which was mated to a six-speed Tremec TR6060 […]
Review: HSV AH VXR (2006-09)
Overview Released in October 2006, the HSV AH VXR was a three-door, hot hatch. Manufactured by Opel in Antwerp, Belgium, the front-wheel drive HSV VXR was powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that was mated to a six-speed manual transmission. Z20LEH engine The Astra VXR’s 2.0-litre Z20LEH petrol engine had a cast iron […]
Review: HSV Z-Series SV6000 (2005)
Overview Released in August 2005, the HSV Z-Series SV6000 was a rear-wheel drive, performance sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the ClubSport was powered by a 6.0-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to either a six-speed Tremec T56 manual transmission or four-speed 4L65-E heavy-duty automatic unit. Based […]
Review: HSV VX SV300 (2001-02)
HSV VX.II SV300 (2001-02) Overview Released in September 2001, the HSV VX Series II (VX.II) SV300 was a rear-wheel drive, performance sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the SV300 was powered by the Callaway-developed 5.7-litre C4B engine and solely available with a heavy-duty six-speed T56 manual transmission. The […]
Review: HSV VN SV5000 (1989-91)
Overview Released in September 1989, the HSV VN SV5000 was a limited-production performance sedan. Manufactured by Holden in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Notting Hill, Victoria, the SV5000 was powered by a 5.0-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. The HSV SV5000 could be identified by its […]
Review: HSV VP SV91 (1991-92)
Overview Released in October 1991, the HSV VP SV91 was a large, performance sedan. Manufactured by Holden in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Notting Hilll, Victoria, the VP SV91 was powered by a 5.0-litre V8 engine that was mated to either four-speed 4L60 automatic or five-speed Borg Warner M78 T5 manual transmissions. […]
Review: HSV VT SV99 (1999)
HSV VT.II SV99 (1999) Overview Released in June 1999, the HSV VT Series II (VT.II) SV99 was a rear-wheel drive, performance sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the SV99 was powered by the 5.7-litre LS1 V8 petrol engine and available with either a six-speed Tremec T56 manual or […]