Holden special vehicles

In this instalment, we explore what might have been if Holden's performance arm had continued as we know it.

Established in and based in Clayton, Victoria , the privately owned company modified Holden models such as the standard wheelbase Commodore , long wheelbase Caprice and Statesman, and commercial Ute for domestic and export sale. However, in the early years, some retailed under the Holden brand in Australia whereas most cars for export other than in New Zealand and Singapore retailed under different names namely, Vauxhall and Chevrolet Special Vehicles. Since HSV has built an array of modified vehicles, most of which have been based on Holden models powered by either Holden or GM sourced V8 engines. It went on to win the Bathurst race. The vehicles were sold with a factory warranty via the existing HSV-Holden dealership network. To cope with the expansion, HSV moved into a new premises, also in Clayton, in early It boosted job numbers from to staff in order to cope with production ramping up.

Holden special vehicles

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One glance at their striking and sophisticated lines is enough to get your heart pumping. Class-leading stature and stance, combined with bold graphics, sums up the design direction we wanted to take with the SportsCat program. A standout in the sports 4x4 field, the new Series 2 SportsCat has it over the competition in more ways than one. Adding form to function on both SportsCat models is a unique hard tonneau with alloy sports bar. This stylish hard cover features load rails for easy attachment of the genuine HSV roof-rack accessory, plus a quick-release mechanism for those times when you want to remove the hard tonneau to maximise storage height in the tub. These light-weight alloys are wrapped in Cooper Zeon LTZ Pro Sports All-terrain tyres that are a hybrid between a sports-truck tyre and an all-terrain tyre. Inspired by high-end wakeboarding boats, and available as an option on SportsCat SV, a unique sailplane complements the striking design of the vehicle.

Holden special vehicles

Three new models were announced by the brand this week that will be among the last HSVs built using locally-manufactured Holdens. As HSV prepares for a transition to imported vehicles, we went digging in the archives to put together this list of our 10 favourite HSVs. Here they are in no particular order:. HSV offered it with a 5. Production was limited to 85 units in total and it remains one of the most collectible HSVs today. It featured a kW 7. HSV designed it for competition first, showroom second. Alan Grice and Win Percy won the Bathurst driving one. An HSV with kW for the first time!

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This Maloo was originally limited to units, later increased to plus 10 for export to New Zealand. With Rick Kelly and Garth Tander driving the two cars, the newly renamed team struggled in its first few outings in , they found form later in the season, and from round one led the Championship to victory. It went on to win the Bathurst race. Car Guides. Retrieved 26 April Family Cars Guide. Archived from the original PDF on 26 February New is the intelligent launch controls, Competition mode ESC and Extended cruise control systems which are all standard for E2 models excluding intelligent launch control which is only available with a manual transmission. Electric Cars Guide. Chat with Agent.

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In , a limited edition flagship GTS-R was created which came standard with the 5. Prestige Cars. Finally, the Senator range was split into entry-level Senator and high-end luxury Senator Signature models. Tesla quits as member of peak Australian motoring body over emissions claims — report Thu 7 Mar 0. It offers kW of power and Nm of torque from a 4. This car is based on the GTS, but carries a 7. Similarities could be drawn with the HRT , however, this model was only intended for a one-make racing series and was powered by a modified 6. See also: Holden Monaro. Let us know in the comments below. With a choice of either a 3. It featured an extensively modified version of Holden's 5. Retrieved 18 April Upgrades were also made to the suspension, tyres and brakes.