Holden special vehicles

In this instalment, we explore what might have been if Holden's performance arm had continued as we know it.

Established in and based in Clayton, Victoria , the privately owned company modified Holden models such as the standard wheelbase Commodore , long wheelbase Caprice and Statesman, and commercial Ute for domestic and export sale. However, in the early years, some retailed under the Holden brand in Australia whereas most cars for export other than in New Zealand and Singapore retailed under different names namely, Vauxhall and Chevrolet Special Vehicles. Since HSV has built an array of modified vehicles, most of which have been based on Holden models powered by either Holden or GM sourced V8 engines. It went on to win the Bathurst race. The vehicles were sold with a factory warranty via the existing HSV-Holden dealership network. To cope with the expansion, HSV moved into a new premises, also in Clayton, in early It boosted job numbers from to staff in order to cope with production ramping up.

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One glance at their striking and sophisticated lines is enough to get your heart pumping. Class-leading stature and stance, combined with bold graphics, sums up the design direction we wanted to take with the SportsCat program. A standout in the sports 4x4 field, the new Series 2 SportsCat has it over the competition in more ways than one. Adding form to function on both SportsCat models is a unique hard tonneau with alloy sports bar. This stylish hard cover features load rails for easy attachment of the genuine HSV roof-rack accessory, plus a quick-release mechanism for those times when you want to remove the hard tonneau to maximise storage height in the tub. These light-weight alloys are wrapped in Cooper Zeon LTZ Pro Sports All-terrain tyres that are a hybrid between a sports-truck tyre and an all-terrain tyre. Inspired by high-end wakeboarding boats, and available as an option on SportsCat SV, a unique sailplane complements the striking design of the vehicle. The interior of the Series 2 SportsCat range delivers the perfect marriage of form and function. Special treatments adorn the dash pad, door inserts, centre console cover and floor mats, while rear seat passengers enjoy a similar level of comfort and style.

Holden special vehicles

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New Car Showroom. In this instalment, we explore what might have been if Holden's performance arm had continued as we know it. See also: Holden Astra. The Grange has represented the HSV brand's most top-of-the-line, luxury offering to date. New Car Deals. This engine is a modified version of Holden's supercharged V6 with upgraded air intake and exhaust to boost power from the standard kW PS; hp. Get weekly updates with the latest car news and reviews. The lighter Ute body provided a performance edge over the other HSV sedan counterparts. This concept, too, never reached production. Based on the VX HSV Maloo, it was fitted with a new bodykit featuring significantly flared wheel arches to accommodate wider track and inch wheels.

In addition to the ground-breaking GTS, powered by a 6.

Holden concept cars. Toggle limited content width. The twin throttle bodied versions designed for racing use were available in the VL and VN Group A cars from and respectively. This concept, too, never reached production. Upgrades were made to the 5. Traditional buttons and switches to be encouraged for top safety rating — report Wed 6 Mar 0. The ute was powered by a LS6 V8 stroked to 6. It made its first appearance in Australia in However, in the early years, some retailed under the Holden brand in Australia whereas most cars for export other than in New Zealand and Singapore retailed under different names namely, Vauxhall and Chevrolet Special Vehicles. The HSV ClubSport or Clubsport is a full size sports sedan that has represented the brand's highest volume seller since its introduction in Get weekly updates with the latest car news and reviews. Again, the Maloo remained available using the VS ute body shell. With the demise of Holden in , HSV has effectively been replaced by General Motors Specialty Vehicles which, initially at least, will focus on right-hand-drive conversions rather than high-performance makeovers.