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What is HSV Commodore?
Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) was the officially designated performance vehicle division of Holden. Established in 1987 and based in Clayton, Victoria, the company modified Holden models such as the standard wheelbase Commodore, long wheelbase Caprice and Statesman, and commercial Ute for domestic and export sale.
How many VQ caprices were made?
111,770 built The 5.0-litre V8 was optional across the range. Independent suspension was standard under Calais and SS and optional on other sedans. Holden’s model range remained Executive, S, Berlina, Calais and SS and base and S versions of the Ute.
How many VP Utes were made?
A total of 300 were built, 150 in Alaskan White and the same number in Anthracite Grey. All were equipped with the V8 engine and automatic transmission and the exterior featured Commodore SS lower kit (with fog lights) and a Holden VQ Caprice bootlip as well as unique International badges.
What is the most expensive HSV?
HSV Maloo GTSR W1
And of all the HSVs, the most expensive models came at the end of the brand’s existence as a Holden hot-shop in 2017, many of which are now commanding prices upwards of $200,000. But one of them stands out from the rest – this 2017 HSV Maloo GTSR W1 that has just been listed on carsales at a staggering $1.5 million.
Is there a VN ute?
It was based upon the Holden Commodore VN) released in 1988, and was the first utility in Holden’s Commodore range….
| Holden Utility (VG) | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Holden (General Motors) |
| Also called | Holden Ute (VG) |
| Production | August 1990–December 1991 |
| Assembly | Australia: Elizabeth, South Australia |
How many VL V8 Calais were made?
198
A limited number of Calais station wagons (198 ever produced) were offered from March 1988 through to production end in August of the same year.
Did Holden make a VN ute?
The Holden Utility (VG) is a full-size utility that was produced by the Australian manufacturer Holden from 1990 to 1991. It was based upon the Holden Commodore VN) released in 1988, and was the first utility in Holden’s Commodore range….
| Holden Utility (VG) | |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Holden WB |
| Successor | Holden Ute (VP) |
What is the difference between the HSV Statesman 5000i and SV93?
These vehicles were designated as HSV Statesman 5000i, SV90 and SV93. SV90s were available in a maroon colour, SV93s in white over champagne, and 5000i in anthracite. The SV90 and SV93 were treated with reworked suspension and wider front track.
What are the different versions of the HSV Statesman?
HSV offered several different versions of the VQ Statesman and Caprice, with enhanced performance and appearance. These vehicles were designated as HSV Statesman 5000i, SV90 and SV93.
When did the first HSV Maloo come out?
In 1990, the first HSV Maloo was released, based on the VG series Holden Ute of the time. The lighter Ute body provided a performance edge over the other HSV sedan counterparts. Models based on the long-wheelbase Holden VQ Caprice were released soon after.
What is the HSV Commodore SS Group A SV?
A number of models based on the VN Holden Commodore were developed by HSV, the most potent of which was the Commodore SS Group A SV built for Holden’s sporting homologation requirements.