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The new model features the same 6.0L LS2 V8 engine shared with the Corvette, developing a very healthy 420hp and 550Nm of torque. Expect the 0-100km/h sprint to take just 4.9 seconds for the conventional six-speed manual. A performance bargain at just £34,995. For an extra £1,400, customers can opt for a new six-speed automatic with manual mode that’s just half a second slower to reach 100km/h than the manual. Huge 365mm front disc brakes will slow the big saloon down from 100km/h to a standstill faster than a Lamborghini Murcielago or BMW M5. Options include sat-nav and 20inch alloys.
Although the new VXR8 is expected to be based on the Clubsport R8 model, there are rumors that the more potent GTS version equipped with GM’s magnetic ride control suspension system and a possible supercharged version may be hitting the streets.
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By Marijo Posted: 2/26/2007 11:50am PST
By HH Posted: 2/26/2007 6:21pm PST
By matt hayward Posted: 2/28/2007 3:02am PST
But somehow holdens always find themselves with a supercharger over there don't they! I guess it's because it already sticks out like a dog's whatsits in the UK, so why not go all the way . . . but here they blend in a bit more!
John the Pontiac is going to have a V6, but as far as the Clubsport goes, it's a V8 and they all have leather, don't worry about that!
By Gordon Posted: 3/19/2007 1:41am PDT
I am in the process of purchasing a HSV R8 after having a Mercedes C350 then Trading up to a E350.
The C350 in less than 4 months had the Steering Pump the steering Rack replaced, the gearbox recoded several times and the Valve Bank replace. After all this they still could fix the problems.
We Upgraded to an E350 with a reasonable replacement price as it was German Made not South African. For over 12 Months ownership of this vehicle had this car until left it at dealer and requested clear car for what we owed. The following what was required prior to returning.
Gear Box Valve Bank replaced
Gearbox recoded several times
Gearbox stripped and checked
Lefthand control unit replaced
Air conditioning Dash control unit replaced
Air Conditioning Failed
Car Put on truck as gearbox smoking and engineer failure light on.
During this period had loan car for 3.5 months.
After discussing this with several person that own these types of vehicles this is not uncommon.
Therefore it just goes to proved twice the price twice the problem.
I have exact dates of all these problems and emails to back all these statements.
They also advised by email they would upgrade car at $8K but when came to the crunch it was $23K.
Also be aware that all these details were sent to motor magazines and road services and no one wants to comment, but see how many will comment if it was a Ford or Holden . !!! so come on HSV !!!!
By admin Posted: 3/19/2007 3:44am PDT
It also doesn't help that many buyers complain about poor service.
By josh Posted: 8/20/2007 7:02am PDT
All of those models are powerful cars (grange and senator share same engine) but with the focus on luxury, and they are really nice inside!!!! (especially when price is considered) They don't skimp on anything a BMW or Benz would offer. Maybe even offer the V6 and models of the calais and caprice.
The ute and wagon (estate) should be good things also.
By Jacob Posted: 12/12/2009 1:29pm PST
Kay, BMW get's that one.
But it took Bugatti 2 v8s placed side by side to get 1000 horsepower... SRS... an American company, broke that record by making a car with 1100 stock horsepower. using 1 single v8 block. That's right, half the size, with 100 more power.
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