Thoughts of the HSV W427

[BullittSV6]

Just wanted to know what other thoughts people have have on the new HSV W427.

Personally, I love it! I was shattered when the original HRT 427 was canned. But its good to see its made it finally. Australia has been home to some pretty mean super sedans like the Phase III GT-HO of the 70's (I know its a Ford but you have to give credit where credit is due) and HSV's first 300kw GTS was one of the fastest also.

But that was 10 years ago now so its good HSV have stepped it up. I would like to see how fast one will go round the Nurburgring though. The new Cadillac CTS-V’s 7:59.32 Nordschleife lap is, Cadillac says, potentially the fastest production sedan lap ever publicly documented. Now I think Australian's make better cars than the yanks by far and maybe the W427 could seriously challenge this claim. The CTS-V’s supercharged 6.2-litre V8 pumps out about 410kW. The W427 put's out 370kW but I think the suspension would have been setup a lot better than the yanks and probably gets power to the ground better.

Either way, Ford's GT is buggered, even with the LS3 6.2L V8 thats just come online. There is only one way for Ford to redeem itself - bring back the GT-HO! Although we might get a repeat of the 'Supercar Scare' of the 1970's and the manufacturers will go back in their shell and will take another 30's for the war to start over.

But seriously, I think its got great styling and goes like stink too.

[Mack]

I agree, I really like the W427.

[jetspin_vn]

I almost cried when the first 427 was a no-go. It was a thing of rare beauty. Not the first Holden one off to get archived tho, I have touched and even sat in the SSX. That machine was to die for.

[BullittSV6]

I never got to see the SSX but I did see the HRT 427 and Marilyn at the Birdswood Motor Museum. The 427 is the first car you see and its just awesome.

The SSX reminded me of the old Sandmans and the LX Torana Hatchbacks as they were ultimate recreation sports cars...they properly define a SUV in my opinion

[sixshooter]

If I could throw away that much money on a car I'd probably go get something else... but as for a collectible car I'd say it's destined to become one.

[UNKNOWN]

Originally Posted by jetspin_vn

I almost cried when the first 427 was a no-go. It was a thing of rare beauty. Not the first Holden one off to get archived tho, I have touched and even sat in the SSX. That machine was to die for.

That car is........ orsm.... Its my wallpaper on my pc desktop.

[Cobez]

Agreed. Love it!!

[Ripcell]

appears the price tag will be astronomical, i read on the drive website it could be in excess of 170k

[andrewmac]

Goin against the grain a bit here but Im not a fan.
Mostly in the looks department and the interior is too loud for my tastes.
The price tag is way too much as well, $125,000 I could see happening but $148,000 - $160,000 is way too steep for a motor and drive line upgrade.
Of course there will be people who will love them and buy them and good luck to them

[jetspin_vn]

For a limited run of a car like this, I can't believe no one accepts the price tag? Do you expect them to sell at cost? Hell no.

[BullittSV6]

I think it will go the way of the new FPV Cobra's they released where people resold them after 6 months and sold them for around $100000. Cars like these are an investment.

[Hot-Rod]

About time for a high performance wagon. Havn't seen anything since the V8 wagon lol.

[Cousin Slow Poke]

I'll pass final judgement once I have driven one

[sixshooter]

Originally Posted by 2005ImpulseSV6

I think it will go the way of the new FPV Cobra's they released where people resold them after 6 months and sold them for around $100000. Cars like these are an investment.

That's exactly the way I see it.