Following some revealing spy photos last week, GM’s Australian subsidiary Holden has released initial details on its new 2007 HSV E Series. Three model variants — the Clubsport R8, GTS, and Senator Signature — have been completely redesigned, with the latest LS2 V8 engine — good for a 0 to 62 mph time of under five seconds. All models ship with the same powerplant, which puts down 412 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 406 pound-feet of torque at 4400rpm. More images are expected soon. Gallery and specs after the jump…
- HSV enhanced LS2 6 Litre V8 (412 hp and 406 pound-feet or torque)
- Upgraded M10 version Tremec T56 six-speed manual
- Optional 6L80 E six-speed automatic transmission
- HSV Premium Four-Piston Brake System
- HSV E Series ‘Touring Suspension’ package
- HSV ‘Sports Performance’ body styling
- Unique LED rear lamps
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Unique three-gauge dash-top binnacle
- Sports cloth seats
- ESC – Electronic Stability Control
- Unique HSV instrument cluster and steering wheel
- Front, side and curtain air bags – six in total
- HSV enhanced LS2 6 Litre V8 (412 hp and 406 pound-feet or torque)
- Upgraded M10 version Tremec T56 six-speed manual
- Optional 6L80 E six-speed automatic transmission
- HSV Premium Four-Piston Brake System
- HSV ‘Sports Performance’ body styling
- GTS specific body accenting
- Unique LED rear lamps
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Unique three-gauge dash-top binnacle
- Leather ‘Performance’ suede seats
- Optional ‘Red Hot’ trim (no-cost)
- ESC – Electronic Stability Control
- MRC – Magnetic Ride Control
- Unique HSV instrument cluster and steering wheel
- Front, side and curtain air bags – six in total
- LS2 6 Litre V8 (412 hp and 406 pound-feet or torque)
- 6L80 E six-speed automatic transmission
- HSV Premium Four-Piston Brake System
- Exclusive ‘Luxury Performance’ body styling
- Unique LED rear lamps
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- U nique three-gauge dash-top binnacle
- Leather ‘Performance’ suede seats
- Optional ‘Light Urban’ trim (no-cost)
- ESC – Electronic Stability Control
- MRC – Magnetic Ride Control
- Unique HSV instrument cluster and steering wheel
- Front, side and curtain air bags – six in total
- Rain sensing wipers
- Rear roof mounted DVD Player
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08/21, 2:32 AM
posted by:
DaveO
Not bad…a bit sedan…a bit “boy-racer”. Cool that the Aussies appreciate power like the Americans do. Just curious…anyone know what gas costs there?
Ps. WOO HOO! Finally a GM post that doesn’t mention the new Camaro! Two years off and I am already sick of looking at it and hearing about it.
08/21, 2:34 AM
posted by:
A4
Go to hell GM.. cause it seems hell is the only place you like to send your best cars.
08/21, 3:08 AM
posted by:
George
This car is awesome. I would consider buying it if the price is right.
08/21, 3:12 AM
posted by:
A non E Moose
That’s it! I’m moving. Here I come to Aussieland! Woo Hoo GM & Holden. That is a sure winner.
08/21, 4:19 AM
posted by:
boltski
petrol goes for about 20-30c a gallon more than in the states. Not great, but no where near as bad a europe.
These things drive great, but previous HSV’s had immature styling. this one is aggressive without being over the top. I like it….
08/21, 4:39 AM
posted by:
Hidden_Hunter
HSV have actually managed to come up with some decent styling for once rather than what appeared to be a cheap piece of plastic commonly attached to some rice burner.
Fuel is current running at about AUD$1.46 (US$1.11) a litre for premium unleaded (95+ octane at mobil). So then times that by about 3.8 and you’ll find a gallon of fuel runs at about AUD$5.50 or US$4.20)
08/21, 8:07 AM
posted by:
bob
i hate usa
08/21, 9:32 AM
posted by:
Jimmy Krankie
Are you on AMerican or Imperial gallons as an American gallon is 7/8 size of an Imperial gallon?
08/21, 9:37 AM
posted by:
Greg
Management of this website should better enforce the comments made, otherwise people will just view the site as a big joke.
08/21, 9:41 AM
posted by:
Poo In My Mouth
Greg, they do anyway which is why most people come here
08/21, 10:57 AM
posted by:
dom
damn 20″ rims!!!
@ jimmy we dont use gallons period
08/21, 11:59 AM
posted by:
1c3d0g
Bob: troll elsewhere, you freak.
08/21, 4:06 PM
posted by:
Atomicbri
Not too bad this Holden….though in the front kind of reminds me of MG Rovers grill the used on their MG – TF or whatrever the 4 door 75 became in the MG line up. I wouldn’t mind seeing this here in the US as some sort of Pontiac G8 or whatever.
08/22, 7:31 AM
posted by:
peronze
can anyone say ” damn ford’s stuffed”
08/22, 7:46 AM
posted by:
JohnnyBlazE
Very Nice – Holden are doing well – and yes, aussies do appreciate power, but they also appreciate handling to some extent… e.g. Ford Falcon XR’s and GTs have silly HP but also have independent rear suspension in the form of Crossblade (cheap multilink) a la the Focus, even if it is RWD…
08/24, 8:18 AM
posted by:
silva
Can’t wait to get down to the dealers and go for a hoon in one of these babies!
09/03, 8:08 PM
posted by:
Bazza
I wonder when it will be exported?
the car is already built to US rules (once in LHD)
poor ford/fpv. they couldn’t keep up with a standard SS, how the hell are they supposed to survive this.
Maybe they’re hoping that it doesn’t feature in a comparo, VE SS vs BFII F6 / BFII GT.
then, HSV GTS vs BMW M5 vs AUDI S6 vs E63 AMG.
HSV have gone after the Germans!
Holden can hold it’s own here.