vy2 maloo r8

VY Series 2 / Maloo R8

Maloo. The car that doesn’t just make a statement. It screams it.

Brakes Standard Option
Anti Lock Braking System (ABS)
- Premium Braking System: 343 x 32 mm ventilated and cross drilled front discs, 315 x 18mm ventilated and cross drilled rear discs, Four piston HSV embossed front and rear callipers in HRT red, Silver finish front and rear hubs
Cabin Standard Option
Climate control air conditioning
Alloy pedals
HSV fire extinguisher
‘Satin’ chrome interior door handles
Handbrake lever in Anthracite leather, silver stitching with satin chrome trim
Auto shifter PRNDL cover in piano black with satin chrome trim & button
Manual Short Shifter in Anthracite leather with satin chrome trim
New 285 Badges
Cruise control
Driver Standard Option
HSV Anthracite leather-bound steering wheel with chrome logo & sports grip
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel with illuminated audio controls
HSV exclusive white instrument cluster
HSV shift warning and audible alert for optimum gear shifts for manual transmission
HSV Multi function display
Engine Standard Option
HSV 5.7 litre LS1 V8 with aluminium block and heads
- Acceleration 0-100kmh Man/Auto 5.3 sec / 5.6 sec
- 0-400m Man/Auto 13.5 sec / 13.7 sec
- Bore/Stroke 99.0mm x 92.0mm
- Displacement 5665cc
- Compression Ratio 10.1:1
- Power 285kW (292kW DIN) @ 5800rpm
- Torque 510Nm @ 4800rpm
285kW revised Y series 2 engine calibration for improved launch, mid-range power and torque
Revised HSV inlet with new zip tube incl. HSV logo and lower airbox
HSV Maloo dual exhaust system with new stainless steel exhaust extractors and HSV high flow sports dual exhaust outlets
Sequential multi-point port fuel injection
Cast steel roller rocker arms, roller cam followers
Eight coil pack ignition
Cross-bolted five main bearings 6 bolts per bearing cap
- Recommended Petrol Octane Level Premium unleaded petrol (95RON). NB: Satisfactory performance achieved using unleaded petrol
Exhaust Standard Option
Exterior Standard Option
F1 style HSV lower air intake with black mesh inserts and paint accents
HSV unique hood header (body colour)
3 element black bezel premium headlights with projector lamps
Twilight Sentinel light sensitive automatic headlamp activation
HSV front fog lamps
HSV unique integrated side skirts
Exterior mirrors with electric remote adjustment in body colour
HSV integrated rear bumper fascia with paint accents
HSV Maloo unique sailplane with integrated stop lamp
HSV hard tonneau with integrated spears
HSV rear wing spoiler
HSV unique number plate surround integrated into rear tailgate
HSV embossed remote key-pad with central locking system
HSV Maloo cargo liner
- Exterior Paint Colours Heron White
- Phantom
- Quicksilver
- Sting Red
- HSV Unique Exterior Paint Colours HSV Racing Green
- HSV Ultra Violet
Handling Standard Option
Responsive rack and pinion steering with power assistance
HSV fully independent rear suspension
New Strut Brace
- HSV Sports suspension system comprising: Increased rate linear front springs with unique Sport damper calibration, Linear rate rear springs with matched rear damper calibration
Wheels Standard Option
HSV Maloo R8 18 X 8 inch alloy wheels in Chrome Shadow
Bridgestone 235/40 ZR18 S03 directional tyres
Temporary spare wheel
Options Standard Option
Short Shift (manual)
Centre Instrument Binnacle (oil gauge and volt meter)
HSV Xenon High Intensity Discharge (HID) Driving lamps
HSV Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPM)
HSV Maloo cargo liner
Performance Standard Option
Safety Standard Option
Driver and Passenger airbags
Front seat belt pre-tensioners
Active Head Restraints
Seating Standard Option
New HSV contoured Performance seats with Active Head Restraints
4-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat
New Performance seat trim in full leather, Anthracite with silver stitching
Security Standard Option
HSV DNA -theft deterrent system with individual vehicle VIN #
HSV ‘ESS’ Embedded Security System and immobiliser
Sounds Standard Option
Blaupunkt audio system with in-dash 6 disc CD changer
Storage Standard Option
Transmission Standard Option
T56 six-speed manual transmission
HSV performance calibrated HZD 4L65E heavy duty 4-speed electronic automatic
Limited slip differential
- Final drive Ratio 3.73:1 (manual) 3.07:1 (auto)
- Gear Ratios (:1) Manual / Auto
- 1st 2.66 / 3.06
- 2nd 1.78 / 1.63
- 3rd 1.3 / 1
- 4th 1 / 0.7
- 5th 0.74 / N/A
- 6th 0.5 / N/A
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.