Holden ups the ante with redline edition

[Jezza]

This is straight from there facebook page


Holden has put more performance polish on its sports luxury V-Series badge with the launch of five stand-out Redline Editions.




The Redline Edition Calais V-Series and SS V-Series sedan, Sportwagon and Ute will take up top positions in Holden’s updated VE Series II range, to be launched later this month.



Intended for enthusiast drivers, Redline Edition models offer high-level braking and sports handling capabilities to match their powerful 6.0-litre V8 credentials.



Advanced chassis dynamics come courtesy of specialist Holden engineers, who developed a track-inspired FE3 super sports suspension set-up* to complement the extra stopping power of four-piston Brembo high performance front brakes.



The Redline Edition range is further distinguished by exclusive forged and polished 19-inch alloy wheels, matched to low profile tyres.



Holden also raises the bar with the inclusion of full colour mapping satellite navigation

and a rear camera** as standard equipment in V-Series models, which feature the new multimedia touch screen Holden-iQ system and smart interior treatments.



All Redline Editions are compatible with bio-ethanol, also known as E85, an emission-reducing ‘fuel of the future’ that already powers V8 Supercars.

Holden Executive Director of Sales, Marketing and Aftersales John Elsworth said the Redline Edition introduced added excitement to the company’s high-feature luxury performance range.



“We know the performance enthusiasts who drive Holden sports vehicles enjoy the way the engine performs with the exhilarating V8 engine performance of our sport models,” Mr Elsworth said.



“We know that their interest goes beyond straight-line power and torque though. They’re looking for a satisfying overall driving experience with superior chassis dynamics.



“With the Redline Edition, we set out to improve that experience for them, to provide the ultimate sports ride by introducing features we know they’ll value the most - track-inspired handling for great road connection and control combined with awesome stopping power.



*FE3 suspension exclusive to sedan. **Rear camera – excludes Ute.





Redline Edition features include:



Brembo high-performance brakes

Front brakes feature four-piston, two-piece aluminium front callipers and 355mm

rotors, pillar-vented for improved cooling and durability.



Forged alloy wheels
Redline Calais V Wheel



High-strength ten-spoke 19-inch forged alloy wheels are exclusive to V-Series Redline Editions. Ultra high-performance low profile tyres provide outstanding grip and handling in wet and dry conditions.



FE3 Super Sports Performance Suspension

A true driver’s car set-up. High-performance tuned dampers and stiffer stabiliser bars

provide excellent road connection and control. (SS-V Series Redline Edition sedan and Calais V-Series Redline Edition sedan.)



Chrome window surround

Sedan only



Inflator kit

A tyre inflator kit is mandatory fitment on the SS-V Series Redline Ute.

Model line-up Calais V-Series Sedan – Redline Edition

Calais V-Series Sportwagon – Redline Edition

SS V-Series Sedan – Redline Edition

SS V-Series Sportwagon – Redline Edition

SS V-Series Ute – Redline Edition

Colour Selection * Denotes new colour



Alto Grey – new mid toned grey with silver highlights*

Hazard – head turning bright solid yellow*

Sizzle – bright metallic red* Heron – solid white

Karma – an architectural blue with metallic highlights

Nitrate – a classic silver metallic

Phantom – metallic black with silver highlights



Pricing $2500 on top of standard vehicle RRP

[TMM]

About time. All the performance bits without the hideous HSV price tag and looks.

[tonza]

Looks the goods. Would make a great alternative to the HSV range, with decent performance without the over the top looks

[QldKev]

so maybe Holden is trying to kick back against Fords new beast

hopefully Holden can shed a few kilos from the diet.

QldKev

[Nikkojoe]

Looks like the GXP package, same wheels, suspension and brakes as the original Pontiac GXP.

[50LTRv8]

To me this is what the SV8 should have been

[webwombat]

brembo package @ $2500 is damn cheap

[Big_Simmo]

This certainly looks the goods Its good to see the package gettin better and for not that much extra.