VZ / Clubsport R8

The HSV Clubsport R8. The Adonis of track inspired performance machines. Insert the key. Sit back in the leather-clad performance seats. Take a deep breath. Pause. Now turn it on.

Brakes	Standard	Option
Anti Lock Braking System (ABS)	■
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	■
Brake Assist (BA)	■
- Performance Braking System: 330 x 32mm ventilated and grooved front discs, with HSV embossed front callipers in HRT red, 315 x 18mm ventilated and grooved rear discs
- 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
AP Braking System : 362 x 32 mm ventilated and grooved front discs, 343 x 26 mm ventilated and grooved rear discs, Six piston HSV embossed front and 4 piston rear callipers in HRT red, Silver finish front and rear hubs		□
Traction Control (TC)	■

Cabin	Standard	Option
Single zone electronic climate control. Auto/Manual mode	■
Rear air vents	■
Power windows. Express down driver and front passenger windows. Remain powered on time delay after engine switched off. Override switch for rear windows.	■
Vanity mirror, driver and passenger side. Illuminated	■
Sunglass holder	■
Passenger overhead assist handles, folding, front and rear	■
Leather and satin chrome on gear shift and handbrake levers	■
Quick shift short lever (manual)	■
HSV unique dash trim	■
Interior lighting, time delay on entry. Automatic illumination when ignition is turned off. Auto off after 1 hour	■
Front reading spotlamps and rear reading lamps	■
Tailored carpet floors mats	■
Power socket	■

Driver	Standard	Option
HSV Anthracite leather-bound steering wheel with satin chrome logo & sports grip	■
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel with illuminated audio controls	■
HSV exclusive white instrument cluster including Tachometer	■
HSV shift warning and audible alert for optimum gear shifts for manual transmission	■
HSV Multi-function display including individual build number	■
HSV centre mounted instrument binnacle with oil pressure and volt meter gauges		□
Alloy pedal covers	■
Cruise Control	■
Electronic remote boot release	■
Electronic remote control exterior mirrors	■
Automatic headlamps. Switch on at twilight or low light. Off in normal daylight. Manual override	■
Road speed sensitive variable intermittent wipers	■
Trip computer includes: Digital speed display, Average speed, Odometer, Average economy on trip, Elapsed trip time, Trip distance, Tracks two trips. (Eg. Short day trips within long interstate trip), Fuel used on trip, Distance to empty, Instant economy, Trip distance to go, Time to go, Remaining fuel, Stop Watch. Audible and visual overspeed warning. Underspeed warning confirms when speed is back under setting. (4 adjustable speed settings)	■
Headlamps auto off after leaving parked car. Variable delay	■
Customisation mode; enables/disables features including; auto headlamp sensitivity and approach time, auto door locking when transmission in drive, one or two-stage door unlock, confirmation beeps to Priority Key commands, speed dependent audio volume, mode and select button scrolls through information and customises settings	■
Service reminder. Appears 1,000km before service is due	■
Rest reminder warning after two hours continuous driving	■
Auto transmission ’gear selected’ indicator in multi-function display	■
Warning and chime: Parking brake on while vehicle moving. Drivers seatbelt not fitted, rear lamp failure, low coolant, high engine temperature, low fuel, and very low fuel	■
Variable instrument dimming control	■
Mobile phone power socket in centre console compartment	■
Pre-wired mobile phone antenna	■
Sound system able to accommodate compatible cellular phone with phone kit fitted. Auto mute when phone is in use	■
Electric rear window demist. Auto off timer	■
Tyre pressure monitor		□
Low traction conditions warning	■

Engine	Standard	Option
HSV 6.0 litre LS2 Generation 4 V8 with aluminium block and heads	■
- Bore/Stroke 101.6mm x 92.0mm
- Capacity (cc) 5967
- Compression Ratio 10.9:1
- Power 297kW (305 DIN)* @ 6000rpm
- Torque 530Nm* @ 4400rpm
- Max engine speed 6500 rpm
Electronic Throttle Control with 90 mm diameter throttle body	■
HSV engine calibration	■
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	■
HSV tuned 63mm dual exhaust system in long life stainless steel with twin exit billet aluminium tips	■
- Recommended Petrol Octane Level Premium unleaded petrol (95RON) NB: Satisfactory performance achieved using unleaded petrol

Exhaust	Standard	Option
HSV tuned 63mm dual exhaust system in long life stainless steel with twin exit billet aluminium tips.	■

Exterior	Standard	Option
HSV Studio designed Performance styling incorporating; Z Series lower air intake, matt black mesh inserts and paint accents, hood header in body colour, grille, 3 element black bezel premium headlights with projector lamps, front fog lamps, front fender vents, body colour exterior mirrors, side skirts and rear bumper fascia with matt black mesh and paint accents, rear wing spoiler with integrated stop lamp, rear décor panel	■
Galvanised body panels, full immersion body corrosion protection	■
- Exterior Paint Colours - solid, metallic or mica finish Heron White
- Sting Red
- Devil Yellow
- Phantom
- Fusion
- Glaze
- Impulse
- Odyssey
- Turismo
- Quicksilver

Handling	Standard	Option
Responsive rack and pinion steering with power assistance	■
HSV Multi-link independent rear suspension	■
Front strut tower brace	■
HSV Touring suspension system comprising: Increased rate progressive front springs with unique Touring damper calibration, Progressive rate rear springs with matched rear damper calibration	■
HSV Performance suspension system comprising: Increased rate progressive front springs with unique Performance damper calibration, Progressive rate rear springs with matched rear damper calibration	■
HSV Adjustable Performance Suspension (APS)		□

Wheels	Standard	Option
HSV Z Series Sports 19 X 8 inch alloy wheels in Billet Silver finish	■
245/35 ZR19 asymmetrical tyres	■
HSV alloy temporary spare wheel	■
Alloy wheel lock nuts	■

Options	Standard	Option
AP Racing High Performance Braking System: 362 x 32 mm ventilated and grooved front discs, 343 x 26 mm ventilated and grooved rear discs, Six piston HSV embossed front and 4 piston rear callipers in HRT red, Silver finish front and rear hubs		□
Quick shift short lever (manual)		□
Sports centre instrument binnacle (oil gauge and volt meter)		□
HSV Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPM) incorporated into the sports centre instrument binnacle with oil gauge		□
HSV Xenon High Intensity Discharge (HID) Driving lamps		□
HSV electric glass panel sunroof. Tilt and slide. Can slide fully or to two preset positions. Auto close when vehicle switched off, unless overridden. Anti-jam facility. Auto close when vehicle immobilised		□
HSV Satellite Navigation		□
Towbar		□
- Towing Capacity (Kg) - Auto 1600kg
- Towing Capacity (Kg) - Manual 1600kg

Performance	Standard	Option
- Acceleration 0-100kmh Man/Auto 5.1 sec
- 0-400m Man/Auto 13.3 sec

Safety	Standard	Option
Active front seat head restraints and seatbacks to help reduce risk of injury in collision from behind	■
Driver and front passenger airbags (full size)	■
Driver and front passenger side impact airbags	■
Front lap/sash seat belts have webbing clamps, and pyrotechnic pre-tensioners. Buckle mounted to seat for consistent fit when seat moved forward or back	■
All seat belts retracting lap/sash	■
Front seat belt sash height adjustable	■
Anti-submarining ramps in seats reduce risk of sliding under seat belt in a collision	■
Child restraint anchor points	■
Childproof rear door locks	■
Road Safety	■
- Emergency mode after seat belt pre-tensioners are triggered. On board computer turns engine and fuel pump off. Unlocks doors. Turns dome lamp on.	■

Seating	Standard	Option
HSV contoured Sports seat in cloth trim. Anthracite Microcheck with coloured ’Orbit’ fabric inserts & highlight stitching	■
4-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat	■
4-way electrically adjustable passenger seat	■
Driver and front passenger seat adjustable front lumbar support	■
High rise padded leather console armrest	■
Rear seat centre armrest	■
Rear seat centre fold away tray	■
Two rear seat bolster head restraints	■

Security	Standard	Option
HSV vehicle build plate including model details, build # and HSV DNA for authenticity	■
HSV DNA - DataDot - theft deterrent system with individual vehicle VIN #	■
HSV ‘ESS’ Embedded Security System and immobiliser	■
HSV embossed remote control Power Key:	■
- Operates interior lighting. Time delay on entry. Automatic illumination when engine turned off	■
- Operates exterior lamps, to show location of car at night. Programmable time delay	■
- Engages door deadlocks when pressed twice	■
- Releases deadlocks	■
- Operates central locking for keyless entry through driver’s door only. Programmable on/off	■
- Operates all doors when button kept pressed	■
- Enables/disables alarm system	■
- Opens boot / tailgate window. Disables remote boot release	■
button in glovebox (when locking)	■
- Key has rolling security code	■
- Horn sounds if door is ajar when remote locking	■
- Flashing red interior warning lamp shows vehicle is protected	■
- Engine disabled to immobilise vehicle when key removed from ignition. Unique code for each vehicle. Rolling security codes	■
Door lock in driver’s door only. Lock cylinder ’freewheels’ if anything other than correct key is inserted	■
Slip-type steering lock. If steering wheel is forced, front wheels will not turn	■
Entertainment system operate only in original vehicle to deter theft. Also has PIN code security	■
Doors can be set to lock automatically when transmission is shifted into Drive. Programmable on/off. Automatic transmission only.	■

Sounds	Standard	Option
Blaupunkt AM/FM stereo electronic tune radio. Local/distant selector switch. Automatic station memory	■
Radio display repeats in multi-function display	■
Illuminated sound system remote controls on steering wheel	■
Speed dependent volume control. Programmable on/off	■
6 disc in-dash CD player	■
Equaliser, to enhance each music style: rock, jazz, pop, vocal, classical with boost function	■
6 speakers elements. Total 80 watts	■
Power antenna, auto full up/down	■

Storage	Standard	Option
Twin fold-out cup holders in instrument panel	■
Twin cup holders in rear seat centre fold-away tray	■
Centre console compartment with lid and front door storage bins	■
Storage pocket rear of drivers and passenger seat	■
Fold-down rear seat centre ’ski’ hatch for long loads	■
Carpeted boot floor / cargo area	■
Boot lid lining	■
Flexible cargo net and tie-down hooks (adjustable along rails on wagon)	■
Mobile phone concealed storage compartment	■

Transmission	Standard	Option
T56 M12 six-speed manual transmission with revised gear ratios and triple row synchros	■
HSV performance calibrated Turbohydramatic HMD 4L65E heavy duty 4-speed electronic automatic	■
Limited slip differential	■
- Gear ratios Auto
- 1st: 3.06
- 2nd: 1.63
- 3rd: 1
- 4th: 0.7
- Final Drive 3.46:1 (manual and auto)
- Gear ratios Manual
- 1st: 3.97
- 2nd: 2.07
- 3rd: 1.43
- 4th: 1
- 5th: 0.84
- 6th: 0.56
- Final Drive 3.46:1 (manual and auto)

Standard ■ Optional □

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.