HSV E2 range: model by model
HSV's latest range of hotrodded Holdens is the most technically advanced line-up yet. In concert with significant styling changes, there's plenty changed under the skin, plus new wheel designs, and more... But best of all, it's a return to the top of the pile for the GTS.
We published our overview of the new E2 range this morning, here's our model-by-model rundown of the full short-wheelbase E2 range.
HSV Clubsport R8
Price: $65,990 plus dealer and registration fees (same as before)
Engine: 6.2-litre LS3 V8 (same as before).
Power: 317kW at 6000rpm (same as before).
Torque: 550Nm at 4600rpm (same as before).
Transmission: Six-speed manual or six-speed auto adds $2000 (same as before).
Consumption, manual: 14.8L/100km (down from 15.1L/100km).
Consumption, auto: 13.9L/100km (down from 14.5L/100km).
What else is new:
New twin-nostril bonnet, matte black inserts, matte black hood header.
New HSV bonnet badge with carbonfibre background.
New front bumper with driving lights and LED daytime running lights.
New rear bumper, with rectangular exhaust tips.
New 19-inch wheel design.
Bosch 8.1 three-stage stability control: normal mode, competition mode, and off.
Bosch 8.1 launch control on manual models.
Bosch 8.1 cruise control with downhill brake assist.
Tyre pressure monitors.
Stronger clutch (from W427) on manual models.
Revised graphics (for competition mode) in digital instrument display.
Auto-up power windows on all four doors.
What's optional:
Sports suspension package (lowers the car 10mm and uses unique shocks and springs) $1850.
Bi-modal exhaust system (louder at certain revs, quieter at others) $2290.
Leather interior and 20-inch pentagon wheels (with charcoal accenting and machined spokes) $3990.
Any of the above changes earn a red SV Enhanced badge on the boot lid.
20-inch pentagon wheels finished in original silver are available as a stand alone option for $2500 (no SV Enhanced badge with this option).
HSV Clubsport R8 Tourer (wagon)
Price: $66,990 plus dealer and registration fees (same as before)
Engine: 6.2-litre LS3 V8 (same as before).
Power: 317kW at 6000rpm (same as before).
Torque: 550Nm at 4600rpm (same as before).
Transmission: Six-speed manual or six-speed auto adds $2000 (same as before).
Consumption, manual: 14.8L/100km (down from 15.1L/100km).
Consumption, auto: 13.9L/100km (down from 14.5L/100km).
What else is new:
New twin-nostril bonnet, matte black inserts, matte black hood header.
New HSV bonnet badge with carbon-fibre background.
New front bumper with driving lights and LED daytime running lights.
New 19-inch wheel design.
Bosch 8.1 three-stage stability control: normal mode, competition mode, and off.
Bosch 8.1 launch control on manual models.
Bosch 8.1 cruise control with downhill brake assist.
Tyre pressure monitors.
Stronger clutch (from W427) on manual models.
Revised graphics (for competition mode) in digital instrument display.
Auto-up power windows on all four doors.
What's optional:
Bi-modal exhaust system (louder at certain revs, quieter at others) $2290.
Leather interior and 20-inch pentagon wheels (with charcoal accenting and machined spokes) $3990.
Any of the above changes earn a red SV Enhanced badge on the boot lid.
20-inch pentagon wheels finished in original silver are available as a stand alone option for $2500 (no SV Enhanced badge with this option).
HSV Maloo R8 (ute)
Price: $62,990 plus dealer and registration fees (same as before)
Engine: 6.2-litre LS3 V8 (same as before).
Power: 317kW at 6000rpm (same as before).
Torque: 550Nm at 4600rpm (same as before).
Transmission: Six-speed manual or six-speed auto adds $2000 (same as before).
Consumption, manual: 15.1L/100km (down from 15.6.L/100km).
Consumption, auto: 14.3L/100km (down from 14.5L/100km).
What else is new:
New twin-nostril bonnet, matte black inserts, matte black hood header.
New HSV bonnet badge with carbon-fibre background.
New front bumper with driving lights and LED daytime running lights.
New 19-inch wheel design.
Bosch 8.1 three-stage stability control: normal mode, competition mode, and off.
Bosch 8.1 launch control on manual models.
Bosch 8.1 cruise control with downhill brake assist.
Tyre pressure monitors.
Stronger clutch (from W427) on manual models.
Revised graphics (for competition mode) in digital instrument display.
Two audio speakers behind the seats and a subwoofer increase the speaker tally from four to seven.
Auto-up power windows on both doors.
Side and curtain airbags.
What's optional:
Bi-modal exhaust system (louder at certain revs, quieter at others) $2290.
Leather interior and 20-inch pentagon wheels (with charcoal accenting and machined spokes) $3990.
Either of the above changes earn a red SV Enhanced badge on the tailgate.
20-inch wheels are not available as a standalone option on this model.
HSV Senator Signature
Price: $82,990 plus dealer and registration fees (up $700)
Engine: 6.2-litre LS3 V8 (same as before).
Power: 317kW at 6000rpm (same as before).
Torque: 550Nm at 4600rpm (same as before).
Transmission: Six-speed automatic only.
Consumption: 13.9L/100km (down from 14.5L/100km).
What else is new:
New front bumper with fog lights and LED daytime running lights.
Larger grille and larger HSV logo, ringless for the first time.
New rear bumper, with rectangular exhaust tips.
New 19-inch wheel design.
Bosch 8.1 three-stage stability control: normal mode, competition mode, and off.
Bosch 8.1 cruise control with downhill brake assist.
Revised graphics (for MRC and competition mode) in digital instrument display.
Tyre pressure monitors.
Auto-up power windows on all four doors.
What's optional:
Bi-modal exhaust system (louder at certain revs, quieter at others) $2290.
The above change earns a red SV Enhanced badge on the boot lid.
20-inch pentagon wheels finished in original silver are available as a stand alone option for $2500 (no SV Enhanced badge with this option).
HSV GTS
Price: $80,990 plus dealer and registration fees (up $700)
Engine: 6.2-litre LS3 V8 (same as before).
Power: 325kW at 6000rpm (2.5 per cent or 8kW more than before).
Torque: 550Nm at 4600rpm (same as before).
Transmission: Six-speed manual or six-speed auto adds $2000 (same as before).
Consumption, manual: 14.8L/100km (down from 15.1L/100km).
Consumption, auto: 13.9L/100km (down from 14.5L/100km).
What else is new:
New twin-nostril bonnet, metallic black vent inserts, chrome hood header.
New HSV bonnet badge with carbon-fibre background.
New front bumper with metallic black centre section, driving lights and LED daytime running lights.
New rear bumper, with rectangular exhaust tips.
New 20-inch wheel design, with 8.5-inch wide front wheels (up from 8-inch).
Bosch 8.1 three-stage stability control: normal mode, competition mode, and off.
Bosch 8.1 launch control on manual models.
Bosch 8.1 cruise control with downhill brake assist.
Tyre pressure monitors.
Stronger clutch (from W427) on manual models.
Bi-modal exhaust system (louder at certain revs, quieter at others).
Revised graphics (for MRC and competition mode) in digital instrument display.
Auto-up power windows on all four doors.
What's optional:
Racing Yellow six-piston front brakes and four-piston rear brakes (hardware from W427) are a $3790 option.
With this option comes yellow GTS badges, yellow centre caps on the wheels, and the machined alloy wheels are finished with gloss black spokes instead of charcoal spokes for the regular GTS.
The bigger brakes also earn the GTS a yellow SV Enhanced badge on the boot lid.
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