vx senator

VX / Senator

Leather trim in Light Shale has new Senator embossing and complements the dark woodgrain accents throughout the cabin. The Proximity sensors in the rear fascia are just one example of Senator’s comprehensive equipment list.

Brakes Standard Option
HSV Sports brake package police specification pads
Twin piston front, single piston rear callipers
Front ventilated discs 296mm X 28mm
Rear solid discs 286mm X 16mm
ABS anti-lock brakes
Cabin Standard Option
HSV Senator Signature-exclusive Prestige light shale leather trim
Dual zone climate control with individual climate settings for driver and passenger
HSV Senator Signature-exclusive door inserts in matching leather
HSV electrochromatic self tinting rear view mirror with reading lamps
HSV Senator floor mats
HSV alloy Sill panels
HSV dark woodgrain dash surround
Driver Standard Option
Headlamps auto switch on
Cruise control
Engine Standard Option
255 LS1 Chevrolet Heritage
255 kW @ 5600 rpm 475Nm @ 4000 rpm (PULP)
HSV 5.7 litre LS1 V8 engine
HSV VX LS1 sports engine calibration for extra mid-range power and torque
HSV ram air type cold air intake
HSV stainless steel exhaust extractors
HSV high capacity, low back pressure 1.8 litre catalytic converters
HSV VX intermediate mufflers
HSV big bore 57 mm dual exhaust system
HSV VX low back pressure, high volume rear muffler assembly with tuned exhaust note
HSV high volume Sports trapezoidal outlet
HSV engine cover identification
Exhaust Standard Option
Exterior Standard Option
HSV Senator Signature-exclusive front styling featuring cross hatchlower intake grille matched to exterior colour
HSV Senator Signature-exclusive chrome grille accent with embossed Senator nomenclature
HSV Senator Signature-exclusive roof spoiler
HSV Senator Signature-exclusive parking sensors in the rear fascia
HSV Senator Signature-exclusive low profile rear bootlid spoiler
Premium level exterior trim details including larger bright finish belt and drip mouldings
HSV VX Senator badgework on rear decor panel
HSV Signature badgework on rear pillars
HSV front, side and rear skirts in body colour
HSV VX big bore trapezoidal polished aluminum exhaust outlet
Handling Standard Option
HSV Luxury coordinated suspension components for luxury ride and sports handling balance
HSV Luxury variable-rate front and rear coil springs with multilink
HSV Luxury front and rear Sensatrac variable rate dampers for smooth ride control and firm high speed stability
HSV Luxury Level-Ride rear self-levelling
Wheels Standard Option
HSV Senator Signature-exclusive 15 spoke 8 X 17 inch alloy wheels in light Chrome Shadow
HSV specification premium Bridgestone 235/45ZR17 S03 directional tyres
Options Standard Option
HSV Series 2 Performance Brake system with larger 330 X 32mm ventilated front discs with upgraded HSV embossed callipers and pads, 315 X18mm ventilated rear discs, grooved front and rear rotors, silver finish front and rear hubs
HSV Series 2 Premium Brake System with jumbo 343 X 32mm front cross-drilled and ventilated front discs, 315 X 18mm cross-drilled and ventilated rear discs, four piston HSV embossed callipers front and rear, upgraded pads, single bleed per calliper, silver finish front and rear hubs
HSV flush glass panel sunroof with push button slide and tilt functions
HSV SatNav
HSV Premium sound system with10 stack CD player, 540 Watt amplifier and upper level speakers
HSV Genuine Accessories including tailored mats and protection equipment
SENATOR SIGNATURE SMARTPAK OPTIONS
Performance Pack
18 inch 10 spoke Grange wheels and sunroof
HSV SatNav and sunroof.
Performance Standard Option
Safety Standard Option
Driver and Passenger airbags
Side impact airbags
Front seat belt pre-tensioners
Seating Standard Option
HSV Senator Signature-exclusive Luxury seats with 8-way electric adjustable driver’s seat
HSV Senator Signature-exclusive embossed Senator nomenclature in front and rear seats
Security Standard Option
HSV third generation ’ESS’ Embedded Security System and immobiliser fully integrated into HSV remote key pad
HSV embossed remote keypad central locking system
Sounds Standard Option
Storage Standard Option
Transmission Standard Option
High-torque capacity Turbo Hydra-Matic 4L60-E 4-speed electronic automatic transmission with 298 mm torque-converter (optional)
High-torque capacity T56 six-speed manual transmission specific to LS1, hydraulic clutch
Traction Control standard on 6 speed manual and 4 speed auto
HSV VX Performance automatic transmission calibrations
HSV limited slip differential
HSV Sports final drive ratio 3.73:1 (manual only)
Final drive ratio: 3.07:1 (auto only)
Standard      Optional  

2013: GEN-F

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.