Maloo R8 LSA

Built to thrill

An adrenalin-pumping 410kW of power and 691Nm of torque makes the GEN-F2 Maloo R8 LSA a machine that will make your heart pound. Of course, the increases in power and torque aren’t the only things about the Maloo R8 LSA’s 6.2 litre, supercharged LSA V8 that will get your heart racing. Press the throttle and the re-calibrated bi-modal twin exhaust system with quad outlets will roar to life with a soundtrack no rock band could ever beat.

Maloo R8 LSA Exterior

*Maloo R8 LSA shown with optional 6-piston brake package. Availability of this option is strictly limited.

Maloo R8 LSA Exterior

*Maloo R8 LSA shown with optional 6-piston brake package. Availability of this option is strictly limited.

Maloo R8 LSA Exterior

*Maloo R8 LSA shown with optional 6-piston brake package. Availability of this option is strictly limited.

Exterior

With its distinctive identity, the bold design of the Maloo R8 LSA is power in itself.

The Maloo R8 LSA is fitted standard with:

  • AP ventilated discs with forged 4-piston calipers
  • 20" x 8.5" (front) and 20" x 9.5" (rear) alloy wheels with a machined face and matte black accents
  • Dual function Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)
  • Projector headlamps
  • HSV quad exhaust outlets
  • HSV unique tailgate
  • HSV Performance body design including a subtle front fascia splitter
  • HSV remote locking hard tonneau with Performance sail plane
  • HSV side-skirts
  • Pitch Black style
Maloo R8 LSA Exterior

*Maloo R8 LSA shown with optional 6-piston brake package. Availability of this option is strictly limited.

Wheels

Wheels

The Maloo R8 LSA features stylish 20" x 8.5" (front) and 20" x 9.5" (rear) alloy wheels with a machined face and matte black accents.

*Maloo R8 LSA shown with optional 6-piston brake package. Availability of this option is strictly limited.

Daytime Running Lamps

Daytime Running Lamps

The dual function lamp runs as a Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) and a Position Lamp meaning they can be seen at night, at a slightly lower intensity, in conjunction with the headlights.

Pitch Black Style

Pitch Black Style

The GEN-F2 Maloo R8 LSA features Pitch Black style incorporating Pitch Black fender vents, mirror scalps, bonnet vents and belt line & door frame moulding.

*Maloo R8 LSA shown with optional 6-piston brake package. Availability of this option is strictly limited.

Colours

Heron

Heron

Nitrate

Nitrate

Sting

Sting

Son of a Gun

Son of a Gun

Phantom

Phantom

Light My Fire

Light My Fire

Slipstream

Slipstream

Spitfire*

Spitfire*

*Not available with ‘Red Hot’ leather trim option.

Interior

Sitting behind the wheel of the GEN-F2 Maloo R8 LSA, you’ll know you’re in control of something special.

Maloo R8 LSA Interior
Maloo R8 LSA Interior
Maloo R8 LSA Interior
Maloo R8 LSA Interior

The Maloo R8 LSA features:

  • Driver Preference Dial
  • HSV Performance seats in Onyx leather trim
  • 4-way electric adjustment of driver seat
  • Multifunction, leather wrap sports profile steering wheel with height and reach adjust
  • Unique HSV Centre Console
  • R8 LSA I.D. plate
  • HSV ‘30 Years‘ floor mats
  • Leather wrap gear selector
  • Alloy faced pedals
  • Dual-zone electronic climate control
Entertainment

Entertainment

The Maloo R8 LSA features an 8" high-resolution, colour touch-screen display along with USB input, single CD player with the capability to play MP3 tracks, full iPod® integration and a 6-speaker enhanced audio system.

Enhanced Bluetooth ©

The Bluetooth© fitted standard to the Maloo R8 LSA is fully integrated so keeping in touch, while on the move, has never been easier.

Driver Environment

Side Blind Zone Alert with Reverse Traffic Alert

Side Blind Zone Alert with Reverse Traffic Alert

The Side Blind Zone Alert system extends driver vision, using ultrasonic waves to detect objects adjacent to the vehicle in the traditional “blind spot” zones. Reverse Traffic Alert intuitively scans rear cross traffic and warns you of any approaching vehicle hazards.

Head-Up Display

Head-Up Display

The Head-Up Display provides the driver with important vehicle information including speedometer, tachometer and lateral G forces, in a safe and convenient way on the windscreen directly in front of them.

Passive Entry and Remote Start (Automatic Transmission Only)

Passive Entry and Remote Start (Automatic Transmission Only)

Passive entry is a keyless access system which lets you lock and unlock the vehicle’s doors without removing the remote from your pocket, briefcase etc.

Vehicles with automatic transmission have remote start which allows the vehicle’s engine to be started from outside the vehicle by using the remote start button found on the remote key.

Automatic Park Assist

The Automatic park assist system helps take the guess work out of reversing into tight parking spaces through the use of parking sensors located in the front and rear fascias. The sensors detect the suitability of a parking space, calculate the correct drive path and steer the vehicle into position. All that is left for the driver to do is control the accelerator, brakes, transmission and clutch (in manual vehicles).

Forward Collision Alert

A camera, located above the rear view mirror, scans the road ahead up to 14 times per second. When a collision is predicted, the driver is alerted with an audible tone and a visual alert in the Head-Up Display. Anticipating hard braking, the system applies sufficient brake pressure to close the space between the brake pads and rotors, thus delivering a quicker brake response time.

Lane Departure Warning

Lane departure warning alerts the driver to any unintentional lane departures with an audible sound and warning indicator.

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Rain Sensing Wipers

Rain sensing wipers are a convenience feature in that the windscreen wipers will operate when water is detected on the windscreen without the driver having to manually operate them.

Hill Start Assist/Hill Hold Control

The Hill start assist system assists in preventing rollback when taking off, when the vehicle is on an incline or decline (when reversing).

Performance Technologies

Supercharged LSA engine

Supercharged LSA Engine

The Maloo R8 LSA features a 6.2 litre Supercharged LSA engine which now boasts a massive 410kW of power and 691Nm of torque (DIN).

With all this power comes the need for massive amounts of air cooling. To assist with this, the Maloo R8 LSA is fitted with a stacked plate engine oil cooler and a stand-alone water-to-air charge-air cooling system.

Driver Preference Dial

Driver Preference Dial

The Driver Preference Dial controls electronic vehicle systems including ESC, Traction Control, Torque Vectoring, Launch Control (manual only), Electric Power Steering calibration and bi-modal exhaust, increasing performance with every clockwise turn.

AP Racing Brakes

AP Racing Brakes

The Maloo R8 LSA features a 4-piston brake package which was developed using NASCAR and Supercars technologies. With a larger rear brake disc, to accommodate all of that power from the supercharged LSA engine, this brake package offers an outstanding strength-to-weight ratio along with superior brake feel and performance.

Continental Tyres

Continental Tyres

The ContiSportContact 5P tyres, custom tuned for the HSV range, provide superior levels of ride quality and road grip in both dry and wet weather conditions.

Torque Vectoring

Torque Vectoring uses the ESC system to detect when the vehicle is starting to understeer, and helps correct it. The system operates by transferring torque across the rear axle from the inside wheel to the outside wheel. This is accomplished by braking the inside wheel and adding torque, through increased engine power, to the outside wheel. The result is a “rotational moment”, acting on the body, helping to steer the vehicle through the corner.

Electric Power Steering

Electric Power Steering, with 2 modes, matches steering calibration with ESC settings, providing an optimum level of “feel” through the steering wheel that can be changed to suit driving preferences.

Launch Control (Manual Transmission Only)

Launch Control provides the vehicle with the ability to accelerate, from standstill, at its maximum potential by managing engine torque and wheel-slip ratios.

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Competition Mode - Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Competition Mode ESC is specifically designed to give the driver more freedom under ‘spirited’ driving conditions.

Transmission

The Maloo R8 LSA features a Tremec TR-6060 (MG9 spec.) 6-speed manual transmission as standard and is also available with the optional 6L90E 6-speed automatic transmission with Active Select and paddle shifters which enable manual-like gear changes.

Personalise your Maloo R8 LSA

AP Racing 6-Piston Brake Package

AP Racing 6-Piston Brake Package

For an increase in brake application response, combined with greater stopping power, you can opt for the impressive AP Racing 6-piston brake package with 2-piece front and rear rotors. Availability of this option is strictly limited.

Enhanced Driver Interface (EDI)

Enhanced Driver Interface (EDI)

EDI connects with the vehicle’s on-board computer to constantly stream real-time vehicle dynamics and performance data to the touch screen display.

SV Rimfire Forged Alloy Wheel

SV Rimfire Forged Alloy Wheel with Fender Extensions

20" x 9" SV Rimfire forged alloy front wheel in matte black (255/35 R20 tyre). 20" x 10" SV Rimfire forged alloy rear wheel in matte black (275/35 R20 tyre).

Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transmission

6-speed automatic transmission with Active Select and paddle shifters specifically calibrated to the LSA engine power and torque output.

HSV Performance Seats in “Red Hot” Leather Trim

HSV Performance Seats in “Red Hot” Leather Trim

HSV Performance seats in “Red Hot” leather trim, with 8-way electric adjustment on driver and front passenger seats.

Temporary Spare Wheel

Full size, 20” temporary spare wheel in gloss black. (Note: Tyre Pressure Monitor is not available on the temporary spare wheel.)

Safety/Security

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

ABS reduces wheel lock under heavy braking situations by momentarily releasing brake pressure at the wheels required. This improves stopping distances on most surfaces, improves braking efficiency and enables better steering in demanding braking conditions.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Exclusively calibrated by HSV, the Maloo R8 LSA’s ESC system monitors steering wheel angle and speed to make turning corners safer. If loss of traction occurs, ESC activates to apply brake pressure to individual wheels and, if necessary, reduces engine power.

Electronic Brake Assist (EBA)

In emergency braking situations, few people apply the required pressure to the brake pedal. EBA activates to optimise brake pressure performance.

DataDots

DataDot DNA Platinum is the ultimate deterrent to both “professional” car thieves and component counterfeiters or supplier overruns. Thousands of DataDot DNA are applied to every HSV vehicle, all of them laser-etched with the unique Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).