VX / ClubSport R8

Inside, the ClubSport R8 moves closer to HSV’s premium performance models with set and forget climate control and a 10 CD changer.

Brakes	Standard	Option
HSV performance brake system with larger 330 x 32mm ventilated and grooved front discs with upgraded HSV embossed front calipers and pads	■
315 x 18mm ventilated and grooved rear discs	■
silver finish front and rear hubs	■

Cabin	Standard	Option
Upper level single zone climate control	■
Visor-mounted illuminated vanity mirrors and front seat belt height adjustment	■
HSV Techno matching fabric door inserts	■
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	■
Air-conditioning	■
Body colour exterior mirrors with electric remote adjustment	■
Electric windows	■
Remote central locking and boot release	■
Two stage unlocking driver’s door only and passenger door functions	■

Driver	Standard	Option
HSV leather-trimmed automatic and manual shift grip	■
Cruise control	■
HSV silver alloy dash surround finish colour	■
HSV embossed steering wheel centre, leather-bound steering wheel with embossed pattern sections, steering wheel mounted audio controls and height and reach adjustment	■
HSV chrome interior door handles	■
HSV high contrast Mariner blue instrument cluster with HSV 250 km/h speedometer	■
HSV 255 LS1 specific tachometer with 6000 rpm redline	■
Trip computer digital display	■
HSV dash indicator for auto transmission selector	■
Traction control indicator and switch for manual and auto	■
12-function trip computer	■
Headlamps automatic switch-off	■
Battery saver with timed automatic accessory shutdown	■

Engine	Standard	Option
255 LS1 Chevrolet Heritage	■
255 kW @ 5600 rpm 475Nm @ 4000 rpm (PULP)	■
HSV 5.7 litre LS1 V8 engine	■
HSV VX LS1 sports engine calibration for extra mid-range power and torque	■
HSV ram air type cold air intake	■
HSV stainless steel exhaust extractors	■
HSV high capacity, low back pressure 1.8 litre catalytic converters	■
HSV VX intermediate mufflers	■
HSV big bore 57 mm dual exhaust system	■
HSV VX low back pressure, high volume rear muffler assembly with tuned exhaust note	■
HSV high volume Sports twin pipe outlet	■
HSV engine cover identification	■

Exhaust	Standard	Option

Exterior	Standard	Option
Upper level belt and drip mouldings	■
HSV R8 badgework in black chrome on rear decor panel	■
New premium shaded headlights, tail lights and rear decor panel	■
HSV VX fully integrated exterior styling	■
HSV VX sports grille and wide lower air intake	■
HSV contrasting colour accents front and rear	■
HSV VX side skirts	■
HSV VX Sports rear bootlid spoiler with integrated stop lamp	■
HSV VX front fog lamps	■
MAIN FEATURES	■
Driver and Passenger airbags	■
Side impact airbags	■
Front seat belt pre-tensioners	■
Air-conditioning	■
Body colour exterior mirrors with electric remote adjustment	■
Electric windows	■
Remote central locking and boot release	■
Two stage unlocking driver’s door only and passenger door functions	■
12-function trip computer	■
Cruise control	■
Headlamps automatic switch-off	■
Battery saver with timed automatic accessory shutdown	■
HSV DNA with individual vehicle identification number	■

Handling	Standard	Option
Rack and pinion with power assistance	■
Fully independent rear suspension with multi-link	■
HSV Touring 2 coordinated suspension components to suit multi-link component	■
HSV Touring 2 variable-rate front and rear coil springs for compliant ride and sports handling	■
HSV Touring 2 front and rear gas dampers for sports ride control and crisp response	■
HSV Touring 2 ride height	■
HSV 28mm front anti-roll bar, 15mm rear anti-roll bar	■
Front anti-roll bar ball joint drop links	■

Wheels	Standard	Option
HSV VX R8-specific 5 spoke 8 X 18 inch alloy wheels in Capri Silver	■
HSV specification premium Bridgestone 235/40ZR18 S03 directional tyres	■

Options	Standard	Option
HSV VX 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 callipers front and rear (red), upgraded pads, single bleed per calliper, silver finish front and rear hubs	■
HSV VX Performance Suspension for faster handling response includes Performance rated springs, dampers and anti-roll bars, HSV Performance-rated rear lower control arm inboard bushes	■
HSV Anthracite Leather seat trim with grey stitching	■
HSV flush glass panel sunroof with push button slide and tilt functions	■
HSV SatNav	■
HSV Genuine Accessories including tailored mats and protection equipment	■
Designer interior options Reef Blue, Aurora and Iron Grey co-oridinated to exterior colour.	■
R8 SMARTPAK OPTIONS	■
Premium Brakes and Performance Suspension	■
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
HSV contoured Performance seats in dark Diamond Night close weave bolsters with Techno fabric inserts in Grey Stone	■
HSV 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 and upper level speakers (8)	■

Storage	Standard	Option

Transmission	Standard	Option
High-torque capacity Turbo Hydra-Matic 4L60-E 4-speed electronic automatic transmission with 298 mm torque-converter (optional)	■
High-torque capacity T56 six-speed manual transmission specific to LS1, hydraulic clutch	■
Traction Control standard on 6 speed manual and 4 speed auto	■
HSV VX Performance automatic transmission calibrations	■
HSV limited slip differential	■
HSV Sports final drive ratio 3.73:1 (manual only)	■
Final drive ratio: 3.07:1 (auto only)	■

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.