vx sv300

VX / SV300

Brakes Standard Option
HSV 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 calipers front and rear, upgraded pads.
HSV Silver finish brake hubs front and rear
Single bleed calliper
Anti Lock Braking System (ABS)
Cabin Standard Option
HSV chrome interior door handles
HSV centre console owner’s compartment with quality tyre gauge, Maglite torch, wheel nut cap remover and multi-purpose pen knife
HSV fully-lined luggage compartment with luggage net
HSV fire extinguisher
Driver Standard Option
HSV leather-trimmed manual shift grip
HSV silver alloy dash surround finish colour
SV300 leather-bound steering wheel with embossed pattern sections, steering wheel mounted audio controls and height and reach adjustment
HSV high contrast Mariner blue instrument cluster with HSV 250 km/h speedometer
Trip computer digital display
HSV dash indicator for auto transmission selector
Traction control indicator and switch<
Cruise control
Engine Standard Option
C4B
300 kW @ 6000 rpm / 510Nm @ 4800 (PULP)
HSV 5.7 litre C4B V8 enginge, aluminium block and heads, cast iron cylinder bores
Knock sensors enable engine to run on ULP
HSV big bore CNC billet-machined throttle body in red with matching engine covers
Sequential multi-point port fuel injection, cast steel roller rocker arms, roller cam followers, eight coil pack ignition, cross-bolted five main bearings with 6 bolts per bearing cap
HSV C4B ovoid section valve springs
HSV C4B High performance CNC-ported heads, titanium valve spring retainers and specific stainless steel valves
HSV C4B-specific engine calibration
HSV intermediate mufflers
HSV low back pressure, high volume rear muffler assembly with tuned exhaust note
HSV high volume double D-section exhaust outlet
HSV C4B ’300’ engine cover identification
Exhaust Standard Option
Exterior Standard Option
HSV SV300 exclusive front styling feature cross hatch lower intake grille matched to exterior colour
HSV SV300 exclusive chrome grille with embossed SV300 nomenclature
New premium shaded headlights, tail lights and rear decor panel
HSV fully integrated exterior styling
HSV contrasting colour accents front and rear
HSV side skirts
HSV Sports rear bootlid spoiler with integrated stop lamp
HSV VX front fog lamps
Handling Standard Option
Fully independent rear suspension with multi-link
HSV additional rear lower control links with SV300 voided inboard lower control arm bushes
HSV Premium springs, dampers, anti roll bars and front anti-roll bar ball joint drop links
Traction Control
Wheels Standard Option
HSV Performance 5 spoke 8 X 18 inch alloy wheels in Capri Silver
HSV specification premium Bridgestone 235/40ZR18 S03 directional tyres
HSV wheel lock nuts
Options Standard Option
HSV VX Performance Suspension for faster handling response includes Performance rated springs, dampers and anti-roll bars
HSV VX Premium Brake System with jumbo 343 X 32mm front cross-drilledand ventilated front discs, 315 X 18mm cross-drilled and ventilated reardiscs, four piston HSV embossed callipers front and rear (red), upgradedpads, single bleed per calliper, silver finish front and rear hubs
HSV VX Performance Brake system with larger 330 X 32mm ventilated frontdiscs with upgraded HSV embossed front callipers and pads, 315 X18mmventilated rear discs, grooved front and rear rotors, silver finish frontand rear hubs
HSV Anthracite Leather seat trim with grey stitching and door trims
HSV flush glass panel sunroof with push button slide and tilt functions
HSV SatNav
HSV Genuine Accessories including tailored mats and protection equipment
Performance Sound (6 stack CD changer)
SMARTPAK OPTIONS
Performance Brakes and Performance Suspension
Premium Brakes and Performance Suspension
Leather trim and sunroof
Performance sound system, leather trim and sunroof
Performance Standard Option
Safety Standard Option
Driver and Passenger airbags
Side impact airbags
Front seat belt pre-tensioners
Seating Standard Option
SV300 embroidered front and rear seat logos in silver grey
4-way electric adjustable driver’s seat
HSV driver and passenger lumbar support
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
Maestro sound system with 10 stack CD player, 260 Watt amplifier, upper level speakers and electric aerial automatic retract
Storage Standard Option
Transmission Standard Option
High torque capacity T56 six-speed manual transmission with short shift gear lever, hydraulic clutch
Hydratrak differential and traction control
Final drive ratio 3.91:1
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.