HSV Singing A Supercharged Swan Song As Commodore Line Bows Out

HSV-1GM’s Australian division, Holden, is set to cease domestic manufacturing by the end of 2017, which will radically alter its vehicle lineup for the worse as far as performance enthusiasts go. Thankfully cars like the Holden Commodore are getting a proper sendoff, adopting their most potent drivetrains in its 37 history…if you don’t count the Holden Special Vehicles division, that is.

hsv-2HSV has saved its vehicles for last, pulling back the covers on a full line of Clubsport, Maloo, and Senator models packing the supercharged LSA engine good for 536 horsepower and 495 lb-ft of torque.

The ClubSport R8 LSA, ClubSport R8 Tourer LSA, Maloo R8, and Senator Signature models all benefit from the beefy 6.2 liter supercharged LSA V8, with buyers able to choose between six-speed manual and automatic transmission (though Launch Control is only offered with the manual option). HSV has also integrated a new passive suspension system with stiffened spring and damper rates to reduce body roll and better handle the twisties. Aeshtetic changes include new bodywork and wheels as well.

Topping it all off is the last-of-its-kind HSV GTS offering a chest-crushing 574 horsepower and 545 lb-ft of torque, making it the most powerful of its kind, ever. In addition to offering its third-generation Magnetic Ride Control suspension, the HSV GTS will also come with forged 6-piston calipers with 2-piece front and rear rotors, a design apparently borrowed from NASCAR. Holden may be losing some of its most iconic vehicles, but they aren’t going quietly into the night.

Pricing starts at 80,990 AUD ($57,360) for the Clubsport R8, with the range-topping GTS beginning at 98,490 AUD ($69,760) with the automatic transmission.

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Chris Demorro

Christopher DeMorro is a freelance writer and journalist from Connecticut with two passions in life; writing and anything with an engine.
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