Holden Special Vehicles ClubSport

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Holden Special Vehicles ClubSport
2009-2010 HSV E-Series 2 Clubsport.jpg
2009 HSV ClubSport (VE Series 2)
Overview
Manufacturer Holden (General Motors)
Holden Special Vehicles
Production1990–2017
AssemblyAustralia: Clayton, Victoria
Body and chassis
Class Full-size
Body style
Platform GM V platform (1990–2006)
GM Zeta Platform (2006–2017)
Related Holden Commodore
HSV GTS
HSV Maloo
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission 5 Speed Manual
6 Speed Manual
4 Speed Automatic
6 Speed Automatic
Chronology
Predecessor Holden Commodore SS Group A SV

The Holden Special Vehicles ClubSport (HSV ClubSport) or "Clubby" is a performance full-size sedan (later also wagon), built by Holden's designated performance vehicle division, Holden Special Vehicles (HSV), produced from 1990 to 2017.

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History

The Clubsport was introduced in the VN series, launched in June 1990, with a Holden V8 engine at 180 kW (241.4 hp). [1] The VP series Clubsport, launched October 1991 had the same power, the VP Clubsport 5000i, launched in May 1993 being at 200 kW (268.2 hp). [2] VR Series and VS series Clubsport with a Holden V8 at 185 kW (248.1 hp), with the VR series including a Clubsport wagon. [3] [4]

The VT Series ClubSport, launched September 1997 was offered with a 5.0-litre Holden V8 at 195 kW (261.5 hp) in Series I, being replaced with a 5.7-litre LS1 at 250 kW (335.3 hp) with the release Series II in 1999. The HSV ClubSport R8 was introduced in VT Series II ClubSport. The Hacket special edition was produced from August to September 2000. [5] [6]

The VX Series ClubSport, launched in 2000 was offered with LS1 at 255 kW (342.0 hp). [7] The Y Series, launched in October 2002, offering with a LS1 at 260 kW (348.7 hp), the Y II series increased the power to 285 kW (382.2 hp), and a limited run ClubSport SE. [8] [9] The Z-Series ClubSport, launched October 2004, was offered with a LS2 at 297 kW (398.3 hp). [10] In July 2005, HSV also produced a manual-only Clubsport and Clubsport R8 "Dealer Team Spec" (DTS), comprising Stage 1 and optional Stage 2 packages. [11] [12]

The E-Series ClubSport, launched in September 2006 was introduced with a LS2 at 307 kW (411.7 hp), transitioning to LS3 at 317 kW (425.1 hp) in April 2008. In September 2008 the HSV ClubSport R8 Tourer launched, based on the VE Sportwagon. [13] [14] [15]

The Gen-F ClubSport, launched in 2013 was powered by a LS3 at 317 kW (425.1 hp), with the ClubSport R8 at 325 kW (435.8 hp). [16] The MY15 update increased the power to 325 kW (436 hp) for the base ClubSport and 340 kW (460 hp) for the R8. [17] In 2016 ClubSport R8 LSA model was introduced, with supercharged LSA at 400 kW (540 hp). [18]

Exports

The ClubSport was exported the since its introduction to New Zealand without any rebranding.

Vauxhall VXR8

2008 Vauxhall VXR8 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 1.jpg
2008 Vauxhall VXR8

The Vauxhall VXR8 was launched in 2007, based on the E Series ClubSport R8, and was exported to the United Kingdom. It was marketed under Vauxhall's performance division VXR. The VXR8 Bathurst S, launched in 2009 was powered by a LS2 at 565 bhp (421.3 kW). [19] In 2010 the VXR8 switched to being based on the HSV GTS.

CSV CR8

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Searchtool.svg 2008 CSV CR8

The CSV CR8 (CSV for Chevrolet Special Vehicles) was launched in 2008, based on the E Series ClubSport R8, and was exported to the Middle East. Unlike previous exports by HSV it was manufactured in left-hand drive. [20]

Holden Special Vehicles previously shipped 20 Z series ClubSports to the Middle East to compete in the Chevrolet Supercars Middle East Championship. [21]

References

  1. ↑ "1990 HSV Clubsport VN – Today's Tempter". tradeuniquecars.com.au. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  2. ↑ "VP Club Sport 5000i". pascale.customer.netspace.net.au. Archived from the original on 28 February 2020. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  3. ↑ "HSV VR Clubsport". hsvdatabase.com.au. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  4. ↑ "VR ClubSport Wagon". pascale.customer.netspace.net.au. Archived from the original on 28 March 2020. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  5. ↑ "HSV VTII Clubsport and R8". hsvdatabase.com.au. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  6. ↑ "Used HSV Clubsport review: 1997-2000". carsguide.com.au. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  7. ↑ "HSV VX Clubsport and Clubsport R8 – HSV Database". hsvdatabase.com.au. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  8. ↑ "HSV Y series Clubsport and Clubsport R8 – HSV Database". hsvdatabase.com.au. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  9. ↑ "HSV VY II 2003 Review - carsales.com.au". carsales.com.au. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  10. ↑ "HSV ClubSport Z-series". drive.com.au. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  11. ↑ "AustralianCar.Reviews: #1 for Reviews and Used Car Valuations". australiancar.reviews. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  12. ↑ "HSV ClubSport v HSV DTS ClubSport". motoring.com.au. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  13. ↑ "HSV E Series Clubsport – HSV Database". hsvdatabase.com.au. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  14. ↑ "HSV E-Series: Summary Of Full Model Range". drive.com.au. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  15. ↑ "2010 Holden HSV E-Series 2". topseed.com. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  16. ↑ "HSV Gen-f Clubsport Review". drive.com.au. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  17. ↑ "HSV VF Clubport – HSV Database". hsvdatabase.com.au. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  18. ↑ "HSV GEN_F2 ClubSport R8 LSA 2015 Review - carsales.com.au". carsales.com.au. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  19. ↑ "Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst S". Autocar. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  20. ↑ "Chevrolet to release CSV CR8 Lumina". Autoblog. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  21. ↑ "HSV Exports". carsales.com.au. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
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