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HSV: the GTS!
3rd January, 2016
All-new, 20” light-weight forged 10-spoke alloy wheels finished in “Hyper Dark Stainless” accentuate the massive rotors and 6-piston AP Racing forged calipers, while new contoured side-skirts deliver profile impact ..... more

HSV's Maloo in Gen-F2 guise
3rd January, 2016
Power and torque are rated at 400kW and 671Nm, up, significantly, from the previous LS3 engine outputs of 340kW and 570Nm ..... more

HSV's ClubSport Gen-F2
3rd January, 2016
The addition of the Supercharged LSA engine also brings with it modifications to the vehicle’s suspension set-up. Spring and damper rates have been stiffened to reduce body-roll and further improve corner-entry response while the unique rear suspension module delivers improved rear stiffness and rear braking efficiency ..... more


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HSV ClubSport

23rd October, 2015

HSV's 25th Anniversary ClubSport R8
12th July, 2015
HSV, Australia’s leading performance car manufacturer, has announced details of a limited edition ClubSport R8 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of its ClubSport nameplate ..... more

HSV Senator SV
23rd February, 2015
Senator SV will be restricted to just 50 vehicles (plus 2 for New Zealand), with production to commencing this month; Priced from $83,990* ..... more

HSV GTS Maloo
14th September, 2014
Just 12 months since the launch of the GEN-F GTS, the most powerful production car ever built in Australia, HSV is set to launch a limited edition GTS Maloo which adopts the 430 kW/740 Nm 6.2 litre Supercharged LSA engine ..... more

HSV Gen-F prices announced
30th May, 2013
The sedan range kicks off with the ClubSport starting from $60,990* for the manual model. This is a $4,000 decrease from the E3 predecessor ..... more

HSV's new GTS due in September
26th May, 2013
HSV will introduce the fastest, most powerful performance production car ever built in Australia in September ..... more

HSV Maloo release imminent
24th May, 2013
Available in two variants – Maloo and Maloo R8, each receives a significant exterior and interior make-over and a raft of new technologies ..... more

HSV Senator Signature and Grange due
19th May, 2013
As part of the launch of its new GEN-F range, HSV has released details of its luxury/sport models – Senator Signature and Grange. Both models will be available from mid-June ..... more

HSV's new ClubSport
16th May, 2013
Available in three variants – ClubSport, ClubSport R8 and ClubSport R8 Tourer, each vehicle receives a raft of new technologies and features including the availability of an optional power and torque upgrade to 340kW and 570Nm ..... more


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HSV GTS 25th Anniversary Edition
10th October, 2012
Building on an already impressive list of standard features, including a 325 kW, 6.2 litre V8 engine, the HSV 25th Anniversary GTS features a number of styling, performance and technology upgrades ..... more


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HSV SV Black Edition
11th July, 2011
The “darkness” of this limited edition starts with the exterior, with matt black paint-outs on the front and sides combining with the “Vector” bonnet scoops and side vents to immediately communicate a unique edge ..... more


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Tom Walkinshaw Passes Away
13th December, 2010
Tom Walkinshaw made an incredible contribution to the landscape of Australian Motor Racing and automobile industry over many years and he will be sadly missed by many in the industry ..... more

HSV launch the E3 range
21st September, 2010
High performance car brand Holden Special Vehicles has launched its new E Series 3, featuring a host of Australian production car firsts, and interior upgrades to the HSV range ..... more

HSV celebrates 20 years with limited edition model
7th June, 2010
Holden Special Vehicles has launched a limited edition model to help celebrate 20 years of the ClubSport, its most successful and enduring nameplate ..... more


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HSV E Series 2 unveiled
23rd September, 2009
HSV E2 introduces a number of driver enhancements, as well as an increase in the power output for the HSV GTS to 325 kW ..... more

HSV confirms E Series 2 Coming
5th July, 2009
HSV has confirmed the current E Series range will be given a major upgrade with new features, driver enhancements and visual changes for introduction later in 2009 ..... more

HSV Releases Limited Edition Senator
27th February, 2009
The Senator nameplate is one of HSV’s most successful, stretching all the way back to the first model – the VP Senator – in 1992 ..... more


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New Limited Editions For HSV
13th October, 2008
"We're celebrating 40 years of GTS with a special commemorative model as well as unveiling a Senator Signature SV08" Managing Director of Holden Special Vehicles Phil Harding said ..... more

New LS3 engine to power HSV
10th April, 2008
Holden Special Vehicles has announced a running change to its E-Series and WM Grange vehicles, with the new GM LS3 engine to be fitted across the range ..... more

HSV W427 Marks 20 Years
14th March, 2008
Holden Special Vehicles has unveiled a seven litre programme in Melbourne, the last instalment of the company's 20th anniversary celebrations ..... more


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Holden's Middle East Exports Get Performance Boost
5th November, 2007
The new export programme, launched in the Middle East, will see a version of HSV’s popular E Series ClubSport R8 model exported in LHD form and badged under the Chevrolet Special Vehicles logo ..... more

HSV Records 12 Consecutive Months of Record Sales
31st October, 2007
Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) has posted another record individual month of sales, with 432 vehicles delivered to Australian, New Zealand and export markets in September ..... more

Holden Special Vehicles celebrates 20th Anniversary with limited edition ClubSport R8
14th October, 2007
Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) has unveiled a new model; the special commemorative ClubSport R8 as part of its 20th Anniversary celebrations ..... more

HSV at the 2007 Melbourne Motor Show
11th March, 2007
Holden Special Vehicles confirmed pricing and on-sale dates for the all new WM series Grange at the Melbourne Motor Show ..... more

New E series continues to deliver records for HSV
12th January, 2007
Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) has set a new benchmark and another all time record sales result in December, with 519 retail deliveries across its Australian and New Zealand dealer network ..... more


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Another record month of sales for HSV
1st December, 2006
Building on the best month of sales in the history of Holden Special Vehicles, Managing Director Phil Harding today confirmed November sales had eclipsed October – with 515 retail deliveries into Australia and New Zealand ..... more

Holden Special Vehicles Grange
5th November, 2006
Combining an elegant, individual sense of style with traditional HSV hard edged performance cues, the WM Grange debuted at the Sydney Motor Show ahead of its wider Australian release in 2007 ..... more

Record month for HSV
2nd November, 2006
More than 490 retail deliveries were registered in Australia and New Zealand in October, well above the previous monthly record of 436 ..... more

VXR arrives in Australia
27th October, 2006
As promised earlier this year, Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) is unleashing the hottest European import onto the Australian market in 2006 - the HSV VXR ..... more

HSV GTS-R
26th October, 2004
It made its debut at Sydney's Motor Show and the question is ..... when does it appear in reality? ..... more


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