- Powerful 5.7-litre C4B V8 engine
- Spacious interior and supportive seats
- Impressive dynamics
- Suspension lacks compliance
- Four-speed automatic transmission provides clunky downshifts
- Tremec T56 manual transmission has sloppy action
HSV Y-Series I GTS (2002-03)
Overview
Released in October 2002, the HSV Y-Series I (Y-I) GTS was a rear-wheel drive, performance sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the GTS was powered by the 5.7-litre Callaway-developed C4B engine that was mated to either a ‘torque-enhanced’ four-speed THM 4L60-E automatic transmission or a six-speed manual transmission.
C4B V8 engine
The aluminium 5.7-litre C4B pushrod V8 engine had a big bore CNC billet-machined throttle body, cast steel roller rocker arms, roller cam followers, titanium valve spring retainers, stainless steel valves, CNC-ported heads, a high-volume exhaust system and a compression ratio of 9.95:1.
Dimensions and suspension
Compared to the VX GTS , the Y-Series GTS was 43 mm longer (at 4980 mm), but width (1842 mm), height (1450 mm) wheelbase length (2789 mm) were unchanged. Similarly, the Y-Series GTS had MacPherson strut front suspension and independent rear suspension with toe control links, though changes for the Y-Series included new steering components and a new suspension tune which included digressive shock absorbers.
| Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTS | 5.7-litre LS1 C4B petrol V8 | 4sp auto, 6sp man. |
300 kW at 6000 rpm | 510 Nm at 4800 rpm |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the Y-Series GTS included dual front airbags, front side airbags, ABS, traction control and front seatbelt pretensioners.
Brakes
The Y-Series GTS was fitted with HSV’s ‘Ultimate’ AP Racing brake package which consisted of 362 mm by 32 mm front brake discs with six-piston calipers and 343 mm by 32 mm rear brake discs with four-piston calipers; both front and rear brake discs were cross-drilled, grooved and ventilated.
Features
Standard features for the Y-Series GTS included 19-inch alloy wheels, a 200 watt sound system with eight speakers and a six-disc CD player, dual zone climate control air conditioning, contoured ‘Performance’ seats with ‘Scottish Bridge-of-Weir’ chain-mail leather with Anthracite leather bolsters, eight-way power adjustable front seats, cruise control, front fog lamps, rear parking sensors, automatic headlights, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, remote central locking, power windows and mirrors, a height and reach adjustable steering wheel, trip computer, cargo net and an immobiliser.
The GTS was also fitted with a Hydratrak rear differential.
Brochure
Related links
HSV Y-Series II GTS (2003-04)
Overview
Released in September 2003, the Y-Series II (Y-II) GTS introduced improved occupant protection, a front strut brace and HSV’s ‘Performance’ suspension tune. Inside, there was a new backlit anthracite steering wheel.
| Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTS | 5.7-litre LS1 C4B petrol V8 | 4sp auto, 6sp man. |
300 kW at 6000 rpm | 510 Nm at 4800 rpm |
Safety equipment
Compared to its Y-I predecessor, standard safety equipment was extended to include active front seat head restraints.
Features
Standard features for the Y-II GTS were largely unchanged.
Related links
- Holden Special Vehicles: HSV Y-Series II GTS
- Press Release: HSV Y Series II and V2 III Coupe (September 2003)
- Wikipedia.org: Holden VY Commodore – HSV
- Wikipedia.org: HSV – Y Series
