| Engine | 375kW, 7.0 litre LS7 V8 engine with specific HSV calibration | S |
| 6-speed manual TR6060 high strength transmission | S |
| LS7 Clutch with new actuator and pedal assembly for high clamp loads | S |
| High strength Limited Slip Differential | S |
| Ceramic coated, high flow 4 into 1 extractors | S |
| High flow catalytic converters and exhaust system (3” into 2 ¾”) | S |
| Over radiator style cold air induction system – with high flow air filter | S |
| Dry sump lubrication system with 2 stage pump | S |
| Hand fabricated aluminium oil reservoir | S |
| Front mount, 13 row engine oil cooler | S |
| Control and Handling | Electronic Stability Control incorporating: | S |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | |
| Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) | |
| Electronic Brake Assist (EBA) | |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | |
| Linear Control Suspension | S |
| All new MRC calibration to suit new springs, ride height and bushing | S |
| Revised ride height – lower than GTS | S |
| Unique W427 spring rate | S |
| Unique W427 stiffer rear suspension bushing | S |
| Brakes | 6 piston front braking system | S |
| 2 piece floating front rotors (380 x 35mm) | S |
| High friction pad material | S |
| Wheels | Unique W427 alloy wheels | S |
| 20" x 8" front alloy wheel with 245/35 R20 95Y tyre | S |
| 20" x 9.5" rear alloy wheel with 275/30 R20 97Y tyre | S |
| Full size spare wheel and tyre (as per front wheel and tyre) | S |
| Exterior | Front Driving lamps | S |
| Projector headlamps | S |
| 3 piece rear spoiler in carbon fibre | S |
| Unique W427 front fascia | S |
| Quad exhaust outlet with active bi-modal rear mufflers | S |
| Metallic Paint | S |
| Driver | Steering wheel height and reach adjust | S |
| HSV unique Sports steering wheel in red Leather wrap | S |
| Multi function steering wheel, featuring illuminated controls for: | S |
| - Sound system | |
| - Trip computer | |
| - Bluetooth phone | |
| - Satellite navigation (where fitted) | |
| Multi function driver display, featuring: | S |
| - Trip computer information | |
| - Sound system information | |
| Priority key. Stores settings for: | S |
| - Climate control | |
| - Sound system | |
| - Trip computer | |
| - Speed alert | |
| - Headlamp and interior lighting time delay options | |
| Alloy faced pedals | |
| Leather wrap gear selector in Red Hot | S |
| Cruise Control | S |
| Rear Park Assist | S |
| Power exterior mirrors | S |
| Road speed dependent intermittent wipers | S |
| Automatic headlamp mode. Switches on at twilight or low light. | S |
| Headlamps auto off feature. (Variable delay) | S |
| Trip computer with triple display, including: | S |
| - Average speed | |
| - Odometer/Tripmeter/Trip time | |
| - Distance/Time to go | |
| - Average fuel consumption | |
| - Digital speedometer | |
| - Tracks two trips simultaneously (eg. Short day trip within long interstate trip) | |
| - Fuel used/range | |
| - Visual and audible speed warning | |
| Service reminder. Appears 1,000km before service is due | S |
| HSV sports instrument cluster | S |
| Tachometer | S |
| HSV sports triple center gauges (Voltage, Oil Temp. and Oil Pressure) | S |
| Sound system able to accommodate mobile phone kit. Auto mute when phone is in use | S |
| Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity | S |
| Satellite navigation | O |
| Entertainment | Blaupunkt AM/FM stereo | S |
| 6 disc in-dash CD player. MP3 Compatible | S |
| Rear seat overhead DVD system | O |
| Eleven speakers including subwoofers. 230 watts | S |
| Speed dependent volume control | S |
| Seating | Performance leather seats in full red trim with W427 logo | S |
| 8-way electric on driver and front passenger seats | S |
| Adjustable driver and front passenger seat lumbar support | S |
| Cabin Comfort | Dual zone electronic climate control: driver and front passenger | S |
| 6.5" multi-function display colour LCD screen. Displays stereo, heating and air conditioning | S |
| Power windows, driver and front passenger | S |
| Electric tilt and slide sunroof | O |
| Front centre sliding armrest with red leather trim | S |
| Vanity mirror, driver and front passenger. Illuminated with cover | S |
| Sunglasses holder | S |
| Satin Chrome finish interior door handles | S |
| Passenger overhead assist handles | S |
| Two front reading lamps | S |
| Storage and Cargo | Twin cup holders in centre console | S |
| Centre console storage compartment | S |
| Auxiliary power socket in console | S |
| Occupant Safety | Dual-stage airbags for driver and front passenger | S |
| Driver and Passenger side airbags | S |
| Curtain airbags | S |
| Front lap/sash seat belts with load limiters and pyrotechnic pre-tensioners | S |
| Front seatbelt sash height adjustable | S |
| Active front seat head restraints to help reduce risk of whiplash injury in a collision from behind | S |
| Security | Remote control priority key: | S |
| - Operates central locking | |
| - Operates interior lighting. Time delay on entry. Automatic illumination when engine turned off | |
| - Operates exterior lamps, to show location of car at night | |
| - Enables/disables alarm system | |
| Horn sounds if either front door is ajar when remote locking | S |
| Sound system only operates in original vehicle. | S |
| Flip Key | S |
| Road Safety | Emergency mode after seat belt pre-tensioners are triggered. On-board computer turns engine | S |
| Exterior Paint | Heron | * |
| Sting Red | * |
| Nitrate | * |
| Phantom | * |
| Evoke | * |
| Engine | 375 kW 7.0 litre LS7 V8 with specific HSV calibration. | |
| 7.0L, 90 Degree OHV. Cross Flow cylinder heads. Twin knock control sensors. On board diagnostics. | |
| Central Plenum with individual symmetrical runners | |
| High energy distributorless ignition. Solid state direct fire ignition, coil near plug with integratedigniter. | |
| Capacity (cc) | 7008 | |
| Compression Ratio (:1) | 11.0 | |
| Power (DIN kW) | 375kW* @ 6500rpm | |
| Torque (DIN Nm) | 640Nm* @ 5000rpm | |
| Exhaust system | Stainless steel, Ceramic coated high flow 4 into 1 extractors, High flow catalytic converters and exhaust system (3” into 2 ¾”) and high performance quad outlet with bi-modal mufflers. | |
| Gear ratios | 6-spd man | |
1 | 3.01 | |
2 | 2.07 | |
3 | 1.43 | |
4 | 1 | |
5 | 0.84 | |
6 | 0.57 | |
Final Drive | 3.7 | |
| Recommended petrol octane rating | 98 RON PULP. Note that using 95RON (PULP) or lower will not cause any problems, but will result in slightly less engine performance and economy. | |
| Petrol tank capacity (L) | 73 | |
| Cargo volume (L) | 496 | |
| Approach and Departure angles | Approach: 9.0 Departure: 15.1 | |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) | Incorporating Electronic Stability Program ESP®, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), Electronic Brake Assist (EBA), Traction Control System (TCS). | |
| Suspension | Front: MacPherson strut Direct acting stabilizer bar. Progressive rate coil springs.
Rear: Multi-Link independent rear suspension (IRS). Progressive rate coil springs. Stabilizer bar. | |
| Steering | Variable ratio rack and pinion | |
| Track (mm) | Front:1592
Rear:1590 | |
| Turning Circle (kerb to kerb, m) | 11.4 | |
| Wheel Base (mm) | 2915 | |
| Exterior dimensions (mm) | Length: 4974
Width (excluding mirrors): 1899
Height: 1462 | |
| Interior design dimensions | Leg Front: 1071, Leg Rear: 1001
Shoulder Front: 1501, Shoulder Rear: 1450
Head Front: 985, Head Rear: 965
Hip Front: 1439, Hip Rear: 1472 | |
| Kerb Weight | 1874kg | |
| Towing | Not recommended | |
| Service | The first inspection is due at 3,000km or 3 months (which ever occurs first). The first service is due at 15,000km or 12 months (which ever occurs first). There after at every 15,000km or 12 months since the last service (which ever occurs first). Additional services are required under certain driving conditions, such as when towing (refer owners handbook). Holden Dealer "Tech 2" computerised analysis available for engine management system. | |
| Fuel Economy | 17.2 l/100km | |
| Pricing | A$155,500 | |
* Figure quoted using 98 RON (PULP) |