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    Hsv Gtsr?

    Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Supercars, Misc. Auto Shows, Holden, Australia
    Today at the Melbourne Auto Show in Australia, GM's Holden subsidiary is rumored to debut a new super sedan based on the Commodore and developed by its highly capable Holden Special Vehicles division. The exact nomenclature to be affixed to the sedan's flanks is unknown, but we expect a suitably sporty one like HSV GTSR, or something to that effect. It will powered by the 7.0L LS7 V8 from the Chevy Corvette Z06, which makes 505 hp in the Vette but will likely be detuned a smidge to just under 500 hp in the Holden, and could cost upwards of $150,000 in Aussie money. Reports suggest it will also have a cache of accompanying hardware to back up the monster motor like the largest brakes ever used on a Holden and lots of trickle down technology from Australia's V8 Supercar racing series. It will be built by hand away from the common Commodores, but still be covered by Holden's 3-year, 100,000 kilometer warranty. This will be fastest and most expensive (by far) vehicle that Holden has ever produced, and despite increasing concerns over the cost of gas in Oz, the brand believes it will have no trouble securing buyers for its limited allotment. We'll bring you more pics of the car after it debuts to what will surely be an astonished Australian market, but until then you can wrap your mind around the idea that what fits underneath the hood of this car should also fit in the engine bay of the Pontiac G8 and Chevy Camaro.

    [Source: The Sydney Morning Herald]
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    As the ad goes, "I just Want One"

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    No matter what they do to it, its still a commonwhore !
    MY08 TDV6 SE D3- permagrin ooh yeah
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    oh man ..... so can't wait for more pics . how to take the sparkle out of fords new falcon ........ just add holden .

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    I heard about this in Auto1 today.


    I just want one also.
    Cheers
    Slunnie


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    Quote Originally Posted by loanrangie View Post
    No matter what they do to it, its still a commonwhore !
    Exactly. For $150k I'd be into some used, low KM :

    Bentley TurboR's, a few Audi A8 Quattros, a Merc E600, Aston Martin DBSV8 Vantage, RR TDV8, The list goes on.

    It'll still FEEL like a taxi inside...

    JC
    The Isuzu 110. Solid and as dependable as a rock, coming soon with auto box😊
    The Range Rover L322 4.4.TTDV8 ....probably won't bother with the remap..😈

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    You would be suprised just how nice the new commodores are.

    I WANT ONE TOO!
    I rule!!!

    2.4" of Pure FURY!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grimace View Post
    You would be suprised just how nice the new commodores are.

    I WANT ONE TOO!
    doesnt matter how new it is, its still just a family car.

    if it cant climb a rock ledge, what good is it

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    Quote Originally Posted by mitch View Post
    doesnt matter how new it is, its still just a family car.

    if it cant climb a rock ledge, what good is it
    Define rock ledge?
    A sigma is just a family car, taken that afew places... LCMP is on that list
    I rule!!!

    2.4" of Pure FURY!!!

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