VN / SV5000

Interior	Standard	Option
As for VN Berlina plus:	■
AM stereo/FM radio/cassette with 4 speakers and 7 band graphic equaliser, electric aerial - Premium Sansui RE-61	■
sports seats with grey Howe leather bolsters, grey velour sides and backs, crushed grey velour inserts	■
velour insert pattern made up of short twin parallel lines set vertically to form contrasting dots unique to SV5000	■
black Momo leather covered three spoke steering wheel with embossed centre SV insignia	■
integrated rear head restraints	■
solid separate front head restraints	■
leather and velour door trim sections	■
Calais remote control alarm system	■
trip computer	■
leather and velour rear seat trim	■
electric mirrors	■
cruise control	■
central locking	■
electric windows	■

Exterior	Standard	Option
As for VN Berlina plus:	■
SV Racing Green or Rose Grey exterior and SV body additions	■
Imperial Blue added in June 1991	■
body colour side protection strips	■
twin pinstripes, silver with Racing Green / Imperial Blue or burgundy with Rose Grey extend around bumpers and side panels below protection strips	■
rounded body colour integrated front air dam and bumper replaces separate Berlina items	■
body colour single slot grille divided by centre section housing HSV logo	■
front wheel arch extensions extend from top of bumper to protection strips, late production had VN Group A type on leading edge	■
front air dam has centre intake matching grille width flanked by smaller brake intakes, lower lip becomes swage line which extends up front wheel arch as for SV89	■
extended body colour rear bumper/lower air dam with three horizontal slots sculptured sill mounted body colour side skirt	■
form a lip beneath front doors, small sections extend up front and rear wheel arches	■
body colour panel between tail lights	■
rear air dam lower lip becomes swage line which extends up rear wheel arch to match side skirts and front air dam	■
moulded cut out in passenger’s side rear air dam lower lip for twin exhaust exit	■
inset spoiler mounted horizontal brake light matches spoiler thickness	■
special SV5000 raised body colour horizontal spoiler on trailing edge of bootlid, supported by wrapover edges that extend to body sides	■
all Holden, Berlina and engine badges deleted	■
SV5000 decals on rear doors below protection strips, driver’s side lower rear bumper	■
five spoke pentagonal star alloy wheels in silver with exposed wheel nuts and HSV centre badges	■
Dunlop Sport D40M2 tyres	■

Transmission	Standard	Option
overdrive 4th engagement raised to 80km/h	■
automatic transmission modified to match new	■
engine characteristics and higher shift points different to SV89	■
limited slip differential	■

Handling	Standard	Option
heavy duty four wheel ventilated disc brakes	■
modified FE2 suspension including different	■
progressive rate front springs, revised geometry	■
including increased castor to 2.6 degrees, more	■
compliant front strut mounts and additional	■
spacer plates, gas dampers and larger anti-roll bars	■
special SV Panhard rod to clear dual exhaust	■

Engine	Standard	Option
Engine changes over standard VN V8 include:	■
high compression pistons	■
revised camshaft	■
revised valve springs	■
revised single throttle body and switch assembly	■
revised exhaust valves	■
horsepower up to 200kW from 180kW	■
high flow air cleaner assembly & cold air intake	■
big bore free flow dual exhaust system with	■
twin skinned pipes	■
tuned length extractors	■
SV89 rear exhaust section with twin tail pipes	■
spring on rear brake hose to isolate it from exhaust	■
modified fuel lines and underbody heat shields	■
red rocker covers, plenum chambers and front shroud, later cars had HSV badgework on shroud	■
85 litre fuel tank and stone shield	■
re-calibrated engine management system	■
knock sensor	■

Options	Standard	Option
electric or glass sunroof		□
SV Traveller Car Phone		□
wheel locking nuts		□
full Howe leather interior		□

Standard ■ Optional □

2013: GEN-F

Launched in May, 2013, the HSV GEN-F range of vehicles was the greatest range of performance production cars ever built in Australia.

In addition to the ground-breaking GTS, powered by a 6.2 litre Supercharged LSA V8 delivering 430 kilowatts of power and 740 Newton-metres of torque, the range received the most significant styling makeover since E-Series including new front and rear fascia’s, tail-lamps, wheels and spoilers.

*Vehicle shown with R8 SV option/s

2010: E Series 3

The HSV E Series 3 range of vehicles was launched in September, 2010

The result, an all new interior across the range and the introduction of a range of new technologies including an Enhanced Driver Interface, Liquid Propane Injection and Side Blind Zone Alert. In 2012, HSV re-introduced the ClubSport and Maloo into the range.

* Vehicle listed is a MY12.5 variant

2009: E Series 2

E Series 2 was launched in 2009 and featured a substantial design update of the existing E Series model range.

Along with the introduction of Daytime Running Lamps, a range of other “Australian firsts” included Competition Mode ESC, 20 x 8.5 inch front wheels and Intelligent Launch Control. The range included ClubSport R8, ClubSport R8 Tourer, Maloo R8, GTS, Senator Signature and Grange.

2006: E Series

The E Series journey began with a blank canvas and a mission statement to redefine every aspect of world-class performance car design.

The boundaries of product investment, testing and development were taken to unprecedented new levels. So the quest began to create the most powerful, technologically advanced and dynamic range of vehicles to date.

The result was a total of 301 end-to-end exclusive HSV modifications, including 307kW of power output, 550Nm of torque, a sports-tuned Electronic Stability Control system and the revolutionary Magnetic Ride Control suspension technology.

2004: VZ

The HSV Z Series range was launched in October 2004 and featured the new, 297kW LS2 V8 engine in all models.

The range included a limited edition SV6000, of which just 50 were built, and the Maloo R8 which was crowned the “World’s Fastest Ute”, clocking an average speed of 271.44 km/h (168.7 mph) in the Federal Government’s Woomera Prohibited Area in outback South Australia.

2003: VY2

Prominent with the launch in September 2003 of the Y Series 2 was the ClubSport R8 with its distinctive performance and sporty style.

It featured some very desirable new standard features – full leather upholstery, 19-inch wheels, Pirelli tyres and Performance suspension. HSV’s performance flagship, the GTS, also made a return along with the HSV GTO Coupe and HSV Coupe 4.

2002: VY

The launch of the Y Series ushered in a new era of sophistication

The Y Series range displays suave interior and exterior styling and high quality materials, including polypropylene injection moulded body components and the use of premium fabrics and leathers.

2000: VX

In October, 2000, HSV launched the VX Series.

The VX Series delivered an optimum level of styling distinctiveness and differentiation from the Holden Commodore, along with additional power from the LS1 engine. The range featured, among other models, an HSV VX Maloo, GTS and Limited Edition HSV VX Senator 300.

1997: VT

The VT Series was based on an all new body design and was the last series to feature the Australian 5.0 litre and 5.7 litre V8 engines.

The range included, amongst others, the Senator Signature Wagon, GTS and a range of 10th Anniversary limited edition models.

1995: VS

In April 1995, HSV launched the new generation VS range, which at the time, represented the pinnacle of Australian sports motoring.

From the powerful Manta to the sophistication of the Grange, there was a combination of style and performance that left little to the imagination. The VS series saw the introduction of an Integrated Security System (ISS) incorporating a microprocessor-controlled immobiliser. Models within the range included the HSV VS ClubSport, HSV VS Senator and HSV SV Manta.

1993: VR

With the release of the VR Series, and after considerable design and tooling investment, HSV confirmed its place as Australia’s leading niche manufacturer of world-class performance vehicles.

The range received a significant face-lift including the standardisation of ABS and IRS. Models within the range included, the HSV VR ClubSport, HSV VR Senator 215i and HSV VR GTS.

1992: VP

The HSV VP Series was launched in October 1991 and featured major mechanical upgrades, a re-styled body design and the introduction of six new exterior colours.

Independent Rear Suspension also became available on selected short wheelbase models. Vehicles in the range included the HSV VP ClubSport, HSV VPSV91 and a range of limited edition 5th Anniversary vehicles.

1990: VG

The VG series saw an all new HSV model introduced, the HSV VG Maloo, which was HSV’s first ever production utility.

Available in just Maranello Red and Alpine White, just 132 of these models were built and they featured a 180kW V8 engine and 16 x 7.0J x wheels.

1989: VN

The HSV VN Series was launched in August 1988 with a completely new body design and engines.

The standard engine was a V6 with fuel injection, while the standard V8 engine also featured fuel injection. Models within the range included the HSV SV89, which featured a 180kW engine, and the HSV VN SS Group A SV with a whopping 215kW of power.

1988: VL

The VL series holds a special place in HSV’s history with the SS Group A being the vehicle which launched the HSV brand.

Other models in the series include the HSV VL Calais SV88 and the HSV VL F20 SV.