Holden W427 Concept, 2008

Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) W427 Concept, 2008








Holden Special Vehicles unveiled at the 2008 Melbourne Motor Show, the last instalment of the company s 20th anniversary celebrations.

A new six piston front braking system will provide a 50% increase in pad area, while the Holden W427 also receives a revised ESP calibration, six air bags, improved handling and new Magnetic Ride Control settings.

The Holden W427 receives a bimodal active exhaust system to improve noise quality and back pressure management.

Styling and design highlights include an all new front fascia, a three piece carbon fibre rear spoiler, 20 inch machined faced alloy wheel, unique exhaust tips and red leather interior.

Specifications

* Exterior
o All new Front Fascia exclusive to W427
o All new three piece rear spoiler in carbon fibre
o All new 20 inch wheel

* Interior
o HSV performance seats in full red hot trim with W427 logo, steering wheel, gear shifter and console lid in full red hot leather

* Powertrain
o 7.0 Litre, LS7 Engine with HSV specific calibration
+ 370kW @ 6500 rpm
+ 640Nm @ 5000 rpm
o Over radiator style cold air induction system with high flow air filter
o Dry sump lubrication system with 2 stage pump
o Hand fabricated aluminium oil reservoir, with internal baffles for high G loading
o Front mount, 13 row engine oil cooler
o Ceramic coated, high flow four into one extractors
o High flow catalytic converters and exhaust system (3 into 2 ¾ )
o Active bi-modal rear mufflers for exhaust back pressure management to improve noise quality
o High strength limited slip differential
o New high strength six speed manual gear box (TR6060)
o GMPT LS7 Clutch with new actuator and pedal assembly for high clamp loads

* Suspension
o New springs, 30% stiffer than GTS
o Revised ride height 20mm lower than GTS
o New stiffer rear suspension bushing
o All new MRC calibration

* Brakes
o New 6 piston front braking system (50% increase in pad area)
o Strap drive, 2 piece floating front rotors (380 x 35mm compared to 365 x 32mm one piece on GTS)
o High friction pad material

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2010 Honda Civic BTCC

The 2010 Honda Civic BTCC has been unveiled today and the company has also announced its drivers line-up for the new season. The 2010 Honda Civic BTCC will be painted in Championship White paint, the company's traditional racing color which is also on the 200 Civic Type R MUGEN units. The 2010 Honda Civic BTCC will be driven in the 2010 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship by Matt Neal and Gordon "Flash" Shedden.

The car will be painted in Championship White paint, Honda’s traditional racing color.
Also touring car fans will have the chance to win a one-off Civic Type R Mugen Concept car in a competition that will be running in participating Honda dealerships.





Press release

Honda (UK) and Team Dynamics Motorsport have announced the Honda Racing Team driver line-up for its assault on the 2010 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship.

Two time BTCC champion Matt Neal will once again be partnered by Gordon "Flash" Shedden – a reunion of the drivers who last competed together for Honda in 2007. This year’s racing Civics will wear Championship White paint, Honda’s traditional racing colour and that of the new Civic Type R MUGEN 200 cars.

Steve Neal, Team Dynamics Team Principal, said: "Team Dynamics and Honda have a huge heritage, it’s the brand that we won two championships back to back with and it’s great to get the support of Honda (UK) which is backing a car that’s built in Britain."

Touring Car fans will also have the chance to win a one-off Civic Type R MUGEN Concept car in a competition that will be running in participating Honda dealerships, at each BTCC round and on honda.co.uk/btcc from the start of the season.

Honda (UK) will be hosting special ‘Question of Motorsport Live’ events at Honda dealer showrooms near to each of the BTCC rounds on the Saturday evenings after qualifying. Tim Harvey will again be host, keeping charge of the two captains, Matt and Flash. The competition promises to be as fierce off the track as well as on, with the two drivers competing against each other in this fun test of their motorsport knowledge. For details of these events, visit honda.co.uk/btcc from the 1 April.

The Honda Racing Team is also pleased to announce support of Yuasa, a world leader in battery design and manufacture and number one in the UK for aftermarket automotive and motorcycle batteries and industrial batteries.

Both Honda (UK) and Team Dynamics look forward to meeting motor racing fans throughout this BTCC season, starting at Thruxton on Sunday, 4 April.

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All-New Chevy Caprice Police Car Reports For Duty In 2011

DENVER – An all-new Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) will join the
ranks of law enforcement departments across North America in 2011. It's a
modern, full-size, rear-drive sedan that will offer both V-8 and V-6 engines, as
well as a host of specialized equipment and features.



Chevrolet made the announcement at the annual International Association of
Chiefs of Police convention, in Denver, Colorado. The Caprice PPV will be
available for ordering next year and will hit the streets in early 2011.



"The new Chevrolet Caprice police car is the right tool at the right time for
law enforcement," said Jim Campbell, general manager for GM Fleet and Commercial
Operations. "We asked for a lot of feedback from our police customers, which
helped us develop a vehicle that is superior to the Crown Victoria in key
areas."



Vice President, Global Chevrolet Brand Brent Dewar added, "Along with Impala and
Tahoe, the Caprice PPV gives agencies a greater range of choices for police and
special service vehicles that are all available from Chevrolet."





Unlike other police cars on the market, the Caprice PPV is not based on existing
"civilian" passenger-car model sold in North America. It has been developed in
key areas specifically for police duty, containing modern equipment and
features:



* Powerful 6.0L V-8 with fuel-saving Active Fuel Management technology and E85
capability delivers expected best-in-class 0-60 acceleration (sub six seconds)
and top speed; a V-6 engine will also be offered, beginning in the 2012 model
year

* Optional front-seat-only side curtain air bags allows a full-width rear-seat
barrier for greater officer safety

* Two trunk-mounted batteries, with one of them dedicated to powering various
police equipment

* Designed for five-passenger seating, meaning the upper-center section of the
dashboard can be used for equipment mounting without the concern of air bag
deployment interference

* Compatibility with in-dash touch-screen computer technology

* Special front seats designed for the long-term comfort of officers whose car
is their effective office, including space that accommodates the bulk of a
typical equipment belt

 




The front seats are sculpted to "pocket" the equipment belt, which greatly
increases the comfort for a great range of police officer sizes. The foam
density of the seatback and cushion insert surfaces are designed to conform to
the shape of an equipment belt's various items, too, allowing the officer's back
to rest properly on the seatback surface.



"The Chevrolet Caprice PPV's seats represent a revolution in comfort and utility
for officers who spend long hours in their car," said Bob Demick, lead seat
design manager. "The shape also enhances entry and egress, making it easier for
officers to exit the vehicle quickly. The seatback bolsters, for example, have
been purposefully contoured to help pocket the equipment on the belt, which
includes the gun, Taser and handcuffs, which rest comfortably in the sculpted
lower bolsters. That also increases the longevity of the trim cover surface."



Along with comfort, the materials used in the seats were also carefully
selected. High-wear materials were chosen to stand up to long hours of everyday
use, while breathability, long-term durability and ease of cleaning were also
important criteria.



Engineers worked on several iterations of the seat, testing a couple of versions
in the field to get real-world feedback from police officers, who used prototype
seats in their cruisers for a month. Their input helped determine the final
design.



Class-leading space



The Caprice PPV is based on GM's global rear-drive family of vehicles that also
underpins the Chevy Camaro. It uses the longest wheelbase of the architecture –
118.5 inches (3,010 mm) – along with a four-wheel independent suspension that
delivers responsive high-performance driving characteristics that are crucial in
some police scenarios.





Caprice PPV's long wheelbase also contributes to exceptional spaciousness.
Compared to the primary competition, its advantages include:



* A larger interior volume – 112 cubic feet / 3,172 liters – than the Ford Crown
Victoria, including nearly 4 inches (101 mm) more rear legroom

* The barrier between the front seat and rear seat is positioned farther
rearward, allowing for full front-seat travel and greater recline for officer
comfort

* At 18 cubic feet (535 liters) free space (beyond battery located in trunk),
the Caprice's trunk volume is large enough to accommodate a full-size spare tire
under a flat load surface in the trunk storage area.



The Caprice's 6.0-liter V-8 is rated at an estimated 355 horsepower (265 kW)
with an estimated 384 lb-ft of torque. It is backed by a six-speed automatic
transmission that is performance-calibrated for police duty. Additional, police
car-specific powertrain and vehicle system features include:



* High-output alternator

* Engine oil, transmission and power steering coolers

* Standard 18-inch steel wheels with bolt-on center caps

* Large, four-wheel disc brakes with heavy-duty brake pads

* Heavy-duty suspension components

* Police-calibrated stability control system

* Driver information center in the instrument cluster with selectable speed
tracking feature.



A host of complementary features are also offered, including special equipment
packages such as spotlights; lockouts for the power windows and locks; and an
"undercover" street-appearance package (9C3).



To enable more room for interior equipment, the standard radio can be relocated
to the trunk, allowing for an in-dash, touch-screen computer to be used.





Caprice on patrol: A brief history



Chevrolet's history with law enforcement is almost as old as the brand itself.
Police departments have used Chevy sedans as police cars for decades, ordering
them with basic equipment and powerful V-8 engines – including some special
engines that weren't available in regular-production models, such as the 1959
Biscayne that was offered with up to 315 horsepower.



The full-size Chevrolets joined the force in 1976. All Caprice police cars –
including the new, 2011 model – have carried the 9C1 order code. Here's a quick
look back at Chevys on patrol:



1959 – Chevy Biscayne police model capable of 135 mph with specially tuned,
police-only version of the 348-cubic-inch V-8 engine



1965 – The new "big-block" 396 engine is offered in Biscayne and Bel Air police
cars, making them among the most powerful on patrol; a 427 V-8 was added in 1966



1976 – The 9C1 order code is given for the first time to a full-size Chevy
police car package. It carries the Impala name.



1977 – The full-size Chevy is downsized. The 9C1 police package is retained, as
is the Impala name.



1986 – The Caprice name replaces Impala, as the car is updated for the mid- and
late-1980s – including the option of a powerful, 5.7-liter small-block V-8.



1991 – A new-generation Caprice is launched, with the 9C1 police car still on
the beat.



1994 – The 260-horsepower (194 Nm) LT1 V-8 engine is offered in the Caprice 9C1,
making it one of the fastest full-size police cars ever offered.



1996 – Caprice police car production ends, as GM's full-size, body-on-frame car
architecture is discontinued.



2011 – The Caprice PPV returns to active duty.

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Holden to Launch Two New Special Editions

Holden will hit the streets with two new special edition models delivering very different approaches to Australia's best-selling car range.

The SS V-Series Special Edition sedan, Sportwagon and Ute will achieve immediate attention with styling treatments even more aggressive than Holden's established performance hero models.

For motorists seeking great value, International sedan and Sportwagon models will deliver $7,500 of extra features (based on recommended retail price of extra features) including leather seat trim and 18 inch alloy wheels.

Holden Director of Marketing Philip Brook said the two offerings highlighted the different ways in which Holden special editions stimulated demand in Australia's best-selling range.

"These vehicles cater to motorists at both ends of the Commodore-buying spectrum - those looking for great value and those looking for striking performance looks," Brook said.

"SS V-Series has always been about sports performance and ultimate road presence. Now we've dialled it up even further.

"The International edition is even better value when you combine extra features with the advanced 3.0 litre direct injection engine and 6-speed automatic transmission."



SS V-Series Special Edition Sedan, Sportwagon and Ute

The SS V-Series Special Edition will boast a new aggressive twin nostril front fascia with unique lower splitter and twin letter-box hood scoops. The sedan variant will feature a decklid spoiler and chrome highlights.

On sale from November, the SS V-Series Special Edition will be available in three colours – Phantom black, Red Hot and Voodoo blue.

The Recommended Retail Prices (RRP), not including dealer delivery or Government charges, for the three SS V-Series Special Edition packs are carryover from the standard SS V-Series models and are as follows:

*
VE Ute SS V-Series Special Edition (man) $47,490 RRP
*
VE Commodore sedan SS V-Series Special Edition (man) $55,290 RRP
*
VE Sportwagon SS V-Series Special Edition (man) $57,290 RRP
*
Six-speed automatic transmission +$2,000 RRP


The SS V-Series Special Edition Ute will make its debut at this year's Deni Ute Muster which starts on Friday 2 October.

"Holden has sponsored the Deni Ute Muster for 11 consecutive years and its popularity continues to grow," Brook said.

"The event that attracts the country's most passionate Ute enthusiasts is the perfect place to launch this special edition Ute."



Special Edition International Sedan and Sportwagon

The new International offers an impressive level of standard features, five star safety and the performance and refinement of the all new 3.0 litre Spark Ignition Direct Injection V6 engine and six-speed automatic transmission. The new powertrain offers fuel efficiency that is better than some major four cylinder competitors.

In addition to Omega, the Special Edition Commodore International includes:

*
18 inch alloy wheels (4)
*
Berlina front grille
*
Leather appointed seat trim
*
Leather wrapped steering wheel
*
Bluetooth for compatible mobile phones
*
International badge
*
Chrome decklid eyebrow moulding (sedan only)
*
Rear Park Assist (sedan only as already standard on all Sportwagon models)

On Sale from November, the driveaway pricing for the two International packs is as follows:

*
VE Commodore International Sedan (auto) $35,990 driveaway
*
VE Commodore International Sportwagon (auto) $37,990 driveaway
*
Metallic paint $500

A 3.6 litre dual fuel LPG Alloytec V6 engine with four-speed automatic transmission is available on Commodore International sedan only.

Source: Holden




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New Holden Cruze Debut in Melbourne

The new Holden Cruze headlines a list of 25 vehicles that the Australian automaker will be showing off in Melbourne. Also on the stand will be Holden's EcoLine range of vehicles, including two Commodores (one sedan and one Ute) running on liquefied petroleum gas and another two vehicles featuring Active Fuel Management, which switches the V8 engine into a V4 when full power isn't required.


Attendees at the 2009 Melbourne Motor Show will be greeted by a nice surprise at the Holden tent as GM's Australian arm has announced it will be bringing what appears to be a production-ready Holden-badged Cruze to display. After taking a brief look at the pics, it's easy to see that nothing much has changed from the Chevy version of the Cruze besides a switch to right-hand drive and, of course, a fresh set of Holden badges all around.

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Car News: Pontiac G8 ST sport truck cancelled

General Motors told dealers on Tuesday that it has decided to cancel the G8 ST sport truck that was due to launch late this fall.
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HSV Clubsport launches R8 Tourer for (Australia)

First unveiled this past May, Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) has launched the Tourer (wagon) variant of the ClubSport R8 sedan into the Australian market today. Equipped with the Corvette LS3 6.2-liter V8 engine producing 317kW (425hp) and 550Nm (405 ft-lbs) of torque, the ClubSport R8 Tourer starts at a price of $65,990 with manual transmission, which is just $1000 more than the equivalent ClubSport R8 sedan (a.k.a. Vauxhall VXR8 in the UK and Pontiac G8 GXP in the U.S.).


Automatic transmission is an additional $2330. Optional full leather seats are available for $2490 and customers can customize their Tourer further with a 20 inch wheel and tire package for $2500. HSV has produced a handful of wagon variants over its 20 year history. Prior to the last wagon, the all wheel drive Avalanche in 2003, the company built 27 VT Senator Signature Estates in 1997. HSV will build around 120 ClubSport R8 Tourers for the Australian market in 2008.
Source: HSV via World Car Fans



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HSV W427 Commodore Sedan Price and Specs Announced

Holden Special Vehicles announced today production volume and pricing of the W427 Commondore sedan which originally appeared at the Melbourne Motor Show this past February. With only 427 units to be produced, each of Holden's 64 dealers in Australian and New Zealand will be allocated one unit assuming they have an order. The remaining units will then be allocated to dealers based on 2007 sales figures. HSV’s owner and founder Tom Walkinshaw confirmed the price of the W427 will be $150,000 AUD as well as final power output of 375kW (502hp) and 640NM (472 ft/lbs) of torque coming from the 7.0-liter LS7 V8 from the Z06 Corvette. The Holden Special Vehicles W427 goes on sale in August.Read All Article





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HSV R8 Tourer

Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) has today announced that the R8 Tourer will join the ClubSport R8 in its luxury and performance line-up later this year In October sales will start in Australia of the R8 Tourer, the wagon version of the ClubSport R8

Performance of the R8 Tourer will be similar to the ClubSport R8, but pricing and final specifications are not yet available and will be released closer to the launch date Just like the other V8 powered cars in the HSV range, the new R8 Tourer will also be using the new LS3 engine

The 62 liter LS3 V8 has replaced the 60 liter LS2 V8 and can boast with 425 hp / 317 kW and 550 Nm of torque How much the added weight of the wagon model will slow the R8 down we will soon know but we can rest assured that this family car will a fun drive Is this then what the Pontiac G8 wagon could have been?
Source: HSV



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Production Ready Holden VE Sportwagon Unveiled in Melbourne

Melbourne is often referred to as Australia’s mini Detroit. Australia’s two biggest car manufacturers Holden and Ford, consider the Melbourne area as their home with various production, design and test and development facilities dotted about the area. Toyota also has a large production facility there so it comes as no surprise that the Melbourne International Motor Show is considered to be the one.

Not to be outdone by Ford’s recently revealed FG Ford Falcon, Holden have used Melbourne International Motor Show to launch the wagon/estate version of their highly acclaimed Commodore sedan. Holden refer to the new body-style as the “Sportwagon”. The Sportwagon can be equipped with a range of engines including a 3.6L V6 and a 6.0L V8. Engine outputs range from a 180kW (240hp) to the mighty 6.0L V8 which offers 270kW (360hp) and can be equipped with a 4 speed, 5 speed or 6 speed automatic transmission depending on engine option. There is also a 6 speed manual option on the more performance orientated V8 model.

As is often the case with modern car designs, the wagon variant is arguably a more cohesive design than the sedan body-style. Holden will be hoping that they steal some of Fords thunder and also attract some of Ford’s customers away from the very popular Ford Territory SUV.




Press Release

VE SPORTWAGON OFFERS GREAT VALUE AND CHOICE


GM Holden released pricing for the all-new VE Sportwagon at the Melbourne International Motor Show today, adding great value to its list of attractive features. The 2008 VE Sportwagon range starts from as little as $37,790 # for Omega, with each of the seven models only $1,000 more than their VE sedan equivalent. At $41,290 #, the new VE Sportwagon Berlina is an amazing $5,600 less than its VZ wagon equivalent whilst offering a range of engineering advances and safety features including Electronic Stability Program (ESP ® ) , Rear Park Assist and six airbags which are standard across the range.

Having more than doubled the model range from three in VZ to seven in VE, the new Sportwagon offers buyers more choice and more features to further enhance its appeal to both private and business customers.
GM Holden’s Executive Director of Sales, Marketing and Aftersales, Alan Batey, said value and choice would be key features that would attract buyers to the new VE Sportwagon.

“The Australian market is becoming increasingly challenging and at Holden we believe the VE Sportwagon’s pricing, sedan-like handling and stylish design will ensure it has the competitive edge it needs to succeed in its segment. The extended VE range offers real choices in practicality and flexibility to both the business buyer and Aussie families. With safety features such as ESP and six airbags as standard across the range, many potential buyers will see this as a great value car which ticks all the right boxes ,” Mr Batey said.
VE Sportwagon Model and Powertrain Line-up:

Omega Alloytec V6 with 4 speed auto transmission

• Berlina Alloytec V6 with 4 speed auto transmission
• SV6 High Output Alloytec V6 with 5 speed auto transmission
• SS Gen 4 V8 with 6 speed manual transmission -or- Gen 4 V8 with 6 speed auto transmission (optional)
• SS V-Series Gen 4 V8 with 6 speed manual transmission -or- Gen 4 V8 with 6 speed auto transmission (optional)
• Calais High Output Alloytec V6 with 5 speed auto transmission
• Calais V-Series High Output Alloytec V6 with 5 speed auto transmission -or- Gen 4 V8 with 6 speed auto transmission (optional)

# RRP – excludes dealer delivery and Government charges
VE Sportwagon Highlights

Overview:
• Great style, performance and practicality
• All the storage advantages that comes with a wagon
• Seats 5 adults in comfort
• Higher cargo floor making it easier to load items into the cargo area
• Flexible cargo cover for security, with innovative D-pillar tracks for added functionality
• 60:40 split 2nd row seat which can be folded flat for storage of larger items
• Innovative opening tailgate which requires less opening space

Safety
• Electronic Stability Program (ESP ® ) standard on all models
• Driver, front passenger and side impact airbags standard on all models
• Curtain airbags standard on all models
• Occupant protection system designed for the real world driving environment
• Ultra-stiff body structure, multiple load path strategy and structurally optimised front & rear deformation zones

Technology
• Rear Park Assist standard on all models
• Roof-mounted DVD system available on selected models
• Integrated navigation system available on all models
• Multi-function driver information display system

Performance
• The multi-link Linear Control Suspension system is the most advanced suspension design ever under a Holden
• Large, fade-resistant brake systems help reduce stopping distances
• Increased diameter wheel and tyre packages for braking and cornering control
• As on sedan, two V6 engine versions will be available: an Alloytec 3.6 litre V6 with single exhaust; and the Alloytec High Output 3.6 litre V6 with dual exhaust
• 6.0 litre Generation 4 Alloy V8 coupled with a six-speed manual transmission, or optional six-speed automatic transmission
Omega

Standard features on Omega include:
• 3.6L Alloytec V6, peak power 180kW, peak torque 330Nm*, four-speed automatic
• Electronic Stability Program (ESP ® ) including Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Electronic Brake Assist and Traction Control
• Four 16-inch alloy wheels
• Multifunction steering wheel
• Multifunction driver display
• Cruise control
• Rear Park Assist
• Automatic headlamp mode
• Single disc CD player
• Dual stage front airbags; side and curtain impact airbags
Berlina

Berlina has all Omega standard features and in addition:
• Four 17-inch alloy wheels
• Front fog lamps
• Leather wrap steering wheel
• Trip computer with triple display
• Bluetooth ® connectivity for compatible mobile phones
• Six-disc in-dash CD player, MP3 compatible
• Four-way electric adjustment of driver’s seat
• Dual zone electronic climate control
• Six-inch multifunction display screen
SV6

SV6 features include:
• 3.6L High Output Alloytec V6, peak power 195kW, peak torque 340Nm*, five-speed automatic with Active Select
• Sports suspension
• Four 18-inch alloy wheels
• Leather wrap steering wheel
• Bluetooth ® connectivity for compatible mobile phones
• Single disc CD player
• Sports interior
• Sports body kit
• Dual exhaust
• Chrome highlights
• Rear Park Assist
SS

SS features include:
• 6.0L V8, peak power 270kW, peak torque 530Nm ** , six-speed manual or optional six-speed automatic with Active Select
• Limited Slip Differential
• Sports suspension
• Four 18-inch alloy wheels
• Bluetooth ® connectivity for compatible mobile phones
• Six-disc in-dash CD player, MP3 compatible
• Sports front seats
• Rear Park Assist
SS V

SS V has all SS standard features and in addition:
• Projector headlamps
• Alloy faced pedals
• Four 19-inch alloy wheels
• Leather wrap gear selector
• Leather wrap sports profile steering wheel
• Leather seat inserts
• Dual zone electronic climate control
• 6.5-inch multi-function display screen
• Zone based Rear Park Assist
Calais

Calais features include:
• 3.6L High Output Alloytec V6, peak power 195kW, peak torque 340Nm*, five-speed automatic with Active Select
• Four 17-inch alloy wheels
• Leather wrap gear selector
• Leather wrap steering wheel
• Trip computer with triple display
• Bluetooth ® connectivity for compatible mobile phones
• Projector headlamps
• Six-disc in-dash CD player, MP3 compatible
• Six-way electric adjustment of driver’s seat
• Dual zone electronic climate control
• 6.5-inch multi-function display screen
• Zone based Rear Park Assist
Calais V

Calais V has all Calais standard features and in addition:
• Four 18-inch alloy wheels
• Chrome finish body side mouldings
• Chrome highlights on exterior door handles
• Leather wrap sports profile steering wheel
• Zone based Front and Rear Park Assist
• Rain Sensing Wipers
• Rear overhead DVD
• Eight-way driver and front passenger seat
• Leather seat trim
• Memory settings for driver seat & exterior mirrors

*Power and torque figures as per ECE regulations
** Figures quoted using 98 RON (PULP)

Source: Holden



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Holden HSV W427 Supercar

Holden is working on unleashing its might on Australian roads as it revealed the HSV W427 at the Melbourne Motor Show. The HSV – Holden Special Vehicles – will be the fastest standard road car to ever come out of Australia, and will probably be one of the quickest globally as well. Unconfirmed power figures put the W427 at over 370kW and 640Nm of torque. Such numbers are seen only in saloons like BMW M5 and Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG. Many thanks to Corvette’s 7.0-litre LS7 power plant.


To better utilize the power, a limited slip diff will be used in conjunction with a new high-strength 6-speed manual shifter.


The car receives GM product’s Magnetic Ride suspension which helps adapt the car to current road conditions for optimum handling. A number of exterior enhancements such as carbon fiber rear spoiler, 20-inch wheels and a new front fascia.

What a tribute Australia’s original “muscle car” which turned 20 years old today.



Press Release

The car to be known in its final development stages as the W427 is finished in the same Panorama Silver paint scheme as the original Group A SS VL Commodore, released at the Melbourne Motor Show of 1988, exactly 20 years ago.
HSV Managing Director, Scott Grant, said the W427 was a tribute to how far the company has come in just twenty years. To be able to produce a vehicle of these proportions is truly remarkable, Scott Grant said.
The W427 will be quite possibly the fastest road registrable Supercar ever produced in Australia and among the quickest anywhere around the world, he said. While power output figures are still to be confirmed, the W427 is likely to produce in excess of 370kW of power and 640NM of torque.

It will also be one of the safest cars HSV has ever put on the road, Scott Grant said. A new six piston front braking system will provide a 50% increase in pad area, while the W427 also receives a revised ESP calibration, six air bags, improved handling and new Magnetic Ride Control settings.
The W427 receives a bimodal active exhaust system to improve noise quality and back pressure management.

Styling and design highlights include an all new front fascia, a three piece carbon fibre rear spoiler, 20 inch machined faced alloy wheel, unique exhaust tips and red leather interior.
Scott Grant said HSV would be introducing a unique customer relations program to accompany the launch of the new vehicle. The W427 will only be produced in limited numbers and we want to reflect that exclusivity in how we connect with our Supercar customers, Scott Grant said. This program will see the LS7 engine being fitted at Clayton, along with the dry sump system and a range of other engineering features. We are looking at opportunities to allow owners to visit HSV and view the unique manufacturing process that goes into building this car.
The W427 will go into production in the middle of the year and will be available for sale in dealerships in the third quarter of 2008. Make no mistake, while the specifications of the car unveiled on the stand today at the Motorshow may change slightly between now and when production begins, this car is destined to make as big an impact as the original Walkinshaw twenty years ago.

W427 key highlights*
Exterior
• All new Front Fascia exclusive to W427
• All new three piece rear spoiler in carbon fibre
• All new 20 inch wheel
Interior
• HSV performance seats in full red hot trim with W427 logo, steering wheel, gear shifter and console lid in full red hot leather

Powertrain
? 7.0 Litre, LS7 Engine with HSV specific calibration
? 370kW @ 6500 rpm
? 640Nm @ 5000 rpm
? Over radiator style cold air induction system with high flow air filter
? Dry sump lubrication system with 2 stage pump
? Hand fabricated aluminium oil reservoir, with internal baffles for high G loading
? Front mount, 13 row engine oil cooler
? Ceramic coated, high flow four into one extractors
? High flow catalytic converters and exhaust system (3 into 2 3⁄4 )
? Active bi-modal rear mufflers for exhaust back pressure management to improve noise quality
? High strength limited slip differential
? New high strength six speed manual gear box (TR6060)
? GMPT LS7 Clutch with new actuator and pedal assembly for high clamp loads

Suspension
? New springs, 30% stiffer than GTS
? Revised ride height 20mm lower than GTS
? New stiffer rear suspension bushing
? All new MRC calibration

Brakes
? New 6 piston front braking system (50% increase in pad area)
? Strap drive, 2 piece floating front rotors (380 x 35mm compared to 365 x 32mm one piece on GTS)
? High friction pad material
* Specifications of W427 as at Melbourne Motor Show

Source: GM Corporation



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