Holden Special Vehicles GTS

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Holden Special Vehicles GTS
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2010 HSV GTS (VE Series 3)
Overview
Manufacturer Holden (General Motors)
Holden Special Vehicles
Production1992–2017
AssemblyAustralia: Clayton, Victoria
Body and chassis
Class Full-size
Body style
Platform GM V platform (1992–2006)
GM Zeta Platform (2006–2017)
Related Holden Commodore
HSV ClubSport
HSV Maloo
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission 5 Speed Manual
6 Speed Manual
4 Speed Automatic
6 Speed Automatic
Chronology
Predecessor HSV VL SS Group A SV
Holden HZ GTS (GTS nameplate)

The Holden Special Vehicles GTS (or simply HSV GTS) is a performance vehicle produced by Australian company Holden Special Vehicles (HSV), the performance division of Holden, manufactured from 1992 to 2018.

History

Before the introduction of the HSV GTS in Australia the HSV GTS V6 was a New Zealand-exclusive export, launched in 1990 during the VN, continuing to 1992 with the VP series. Both models utilised the 3.8-Litre Buick V6 engine. [1] [2]

The HSV GTS was introduced in 1992 with the VP series as a flagship model for the HSV brand, featuring more luxury fittings, along a higher output 5.0-litre Holden V8 engine at 200 kW (268.2 hp) and stronger running gear. [3]

The VR series GTS, introduced in 1994 used the 5.7-litre stroker 5000i Holden V8 at 215 kW (288.3 hp). The VS Series GTS, launched in April 1995 with the same power, improved the brakes, and added electronic rear suspension levelling. [4]

In 1996, in the VS Series the HSV GTSR was released, as a limited production run featuring a worked engine, custom interior and unique XU3 Yellah paintwork. These cars have since sold for upwards of $1,000,000 (AUD), [5]

In 1997 the VT series GTS released, originally with the 5.7-litre Holden V8 stroker at 220 kW (295.0 hp). The VT II series GTS 300 released in April 2000 with a Callaway-tuned C4B engine at 300 kW (402.3 hp), based on the LS1. Both the VX series, launched in November 2000 and Y series GTS, launched in 2002 retained the 300 kW (402.3 hp) C4B. [6]

The E series GTS, launched in 2006 was offered with a LS2 at 307 kW (411.7 hp), shared with the rest of the HSV E series range. [7] The E Series 2 GTS, launched in September 2009 was powered by a LS3 at 325 kW (435.8 hp), it also introduced twin bonnet scoops, daytime running lights, and a competition setting for the electronic stability control. [8] The E Series 3, launched in September 2010 was powered with a LS3 at 325 kW (435.8 hp), and introduced a 'HSV LPI' bi-fuel autogas (LPG) option. [9]

The Gen-F GTS, launched in 2013 powered by a supercharged LSA at 430 kW (576.6 hp). [10] The HSV GTSR nameplate was returned for HSV's Gen-F 2 series in 2015, powered by a supercharged LS9 at 435 kW (583.3 hp). [11]

In 2017, HSV announced the HSV GTSR W1, 275 examples (250 for Australia, 25 for New Zealand) were produced. [12] The GTSR W1 featured a supercharged 6.2-litre LS9 at 474 kW (635.6 hp), with custom carbon fibre parts, and interior. [13] Additionally, four examples of the HSV GTSR W1 Maloos were produced. [14] being as rare as a complete Ford Falcon XA GTHO Phase IV, which also ended production after 4 vehicles. [15] [16]

References

  1. ↑ "HSV: A timeline of Aussie-made muscle". carsales.com.au. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
  2. ↑ "(1991-1993) VP/VG/VQ (Series II)". pascale.customer.netspace.net.au. Archived from the original on 28 February 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
  3. ↑ "HSV VP GTS – HSV Database". hsvdatabase.com.au.
  4. ↑ "The history of the GTS". carsales.com.au. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
  5. ↑ 'Bogan-Buster' Holden HSV Sells For Record-Breaking $1 Million, man of many
  6. ↑ "40 Years of GTS: classic MOTOR". whichcar.com.au. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
  7. ↑ "HSV E-Series: Summary Of Full Model Range". drive.com.au. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
  8. ↑ "2010 Holden HSV E-Series 2". topspeed.com. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
  9. ↑ "HSV E3 2010 Review". carsguide.com.au. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
  10. ↑ "HSV Gen-F; model-by-model guide". drive.com.au. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
  11. ↑ "2017 HSV Gen-F2 GTSR review". whichcar.com.au. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
  12. ↑ "HSV GTSR W1 market analysis – what are they worth?". streetmachine.com.au. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
  13. ↑ "HSV GTSR W1 2017 Review". carsales.com.au. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
  14. ↑ HSV GTSR W1 Maloo ute review, CarExpert
  15. ↑ Ford Falcon GT-HO Phase 4, GTHO4
  16. ↑ hsvgtsrw1, HSV
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