H.S.V. W1 474KW Supercar released.

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Originally Posted by Fifth Columnist

Still looks like any family saloon. Only the exhaust note would turn heads.

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In my day it was the wrong heads. :(:nazilock:

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Originally Posted by Pickles2

Spot on in all respects.
Brilliant engineering by an Aussie company, who have produced an amazing car, with amazing performance & features, much cheaper than similar Euro cars which might be able to stay with it.
"Respect"?...absolutely, for many reasons.
Pickles.

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Sorry Pickles but there isn't any brilliant engineering in the commodore.I was in the suspension department when the engineers decided to removed the upper link from the original German designed suspension with the VT bomberdoor.The result of this caused the VT rear suspension to have excessive camber and from the VS on wards to have really bad bump steer,I have plenty more examples of 'olden ''brilliant engineering''.A supercar is a marriage of all the best in vehicle attributes,steering,braking,handling,power.A family car made from parts from the cheapest supplier with a crate motor shoved in the front has none of those. Pat

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Originally Posted by garrycol

Yes it is my opinion - not an enthusiast - well not so sure about that - you don't know me and what toys I have - if it was $100K cheaper at around $100k on the road - yep would be a good buy.

garry

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Do you own a Jaguar?
I seem to remember you're not too keen on the current Mustang either?
No one is saying it's a "good buy".
What it is, is the very last "special" from HSV, fully engineered by them, and they have made a world class, very fast, 4 door Sedan, which will be a most rewarding purchase for expectant owners.
Sure, it ain't for everyone, but I'd expect recognition & respect for what it is, from anyone who has investigated what R & D has gone into the W1, whether it appeals to them, or not.
There are plenty of awesome vehicles on the road, they're not for me, but I hope I can recognize & appreciate something special, even if it's not to my taste.
I might add that I'm on a few Aussie Forums that are into V8s etc, and when I talk about Gracie, our 90, although with only 90kw, it's not for them,they appreciate the vehicle for what it is & what it means to Wifey & I.
Some will buy a Range Rover SVR for what $250K+, some will buy a Lambo for $800k+,.....and some will buy a W1,...me?...I like & appreciate all of em.
Pickles.

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Originally Posted by Pickles2

but I'd expect recognition & respect for what it is,

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an overpriced dunnydore

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Originally Posted by garrycol

an overpriced dunnydore

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Lol.
But, you didn't answer my question,...???
Pickles.

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Originally Posted by V8Ian

Young Aussie males have been jamming big engines in mundane family sedans for generations.
One young bloke, who could drive a bit, got a Holden motor into an A30. That's "Brilliant engineering" that deserves "Respect".
Knock a hundred grand of the W1 and you've still got an overpriced taxi.

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Old males have been doing the same Ian ;) A friend of mine has shoe horned a Holden V6 into a crashed Austin Healey and done an amazing job. Not for the purists but it does drive as good and has more power !!
You can read about it here :)

Peter Linn's Holden (Australian GM) V6 powered 1955 Austin Healey 100

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Originally Posted by Fifth Columnist

Still looks like any family saloon. Only the exhaust note would turn heads.

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Thats funny!

On the other hand, people who have a clue, the noise of the supercharger is what will turn heads!

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Originally Posted by ramblingboy42

yes, I could buy a fully restored Dino.

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G'Day Rambling.
Mate, I don't think so!
You're a bit out of date my friend, those things are currently going for over twice the price of a W1,....and would I buy one, if I had the dollars, no it's not my type of car, I like a bigger engine with more grunt,(maybe a 599 which would also be much cheaper!)...but more to the point relative to some on here,...do I appreciate it?,....Of course I do,..it's a classic.
I went to Motorclassica this year, saw all sorts of cars, all with their merits, and some with their faults,...me?, I loved 'em all.
Regards, Pickles.

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Originally Posted by Homestar

According to a report I was listening to today, there were over 800 orders for the 300 vehicles. You'd think being the last of its kind, they could have made 1000 of them - they'd still all have sold and they'll still end up super collectable and who knows, Holden may have actually made a quid on the way out the door off them.

Gotta say though, VERY NICE! :)

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Production is apparently limited due to GM America only shipping 300 motors to Oz

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Originally Posted by Disco-tastic

Production is apparently limited due to GM America only shipping 300 motors to Oz

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So when it's all said and done, it's an American car, not Australian, if it was, they probably would have made more;)