Holden Commodore (VL) SS Group A SV
| Holden Commodore VL SS Group A SV | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Holden Special Vehicles |
| Production | 1988 |
| Assembly | Notting Hill, Victoria |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Platform | GM V platform |
| Related | Holden Commodore VL |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5.0 liter Holden 304 |
| Transmission | 5-Speed BorgWarner BT5G manual |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | HDT VL SS Group A |
| Successor | HSV VN SS Group A |
The Holden Commodore (VL) SS Group A SV was a limited run homologation special car produced by Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) for Group A racing.[1] It was unveiled at the 1987 Sydney Motor Show.[2] It was the first model produced by HSV.[3][4]
Based on the Holden Commodore VL built at the Holden Elizabeth Plant, it was only produced with 'Panorama Silver' paintwork. It had a 5.0-litre Holden V8 engine producing 180 kW (241 hp) and 380 N⋅m (280 lb⋅ft) of torque. It was only available with a five-speed manual transmission, a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration of 6.7 seconds, and quarter mile (402 metres) time of 14.9 seconds, and had a large rear spoiler. It was the first V8 model to use fuel injection.[1][3]
Wind tunnel testing for the car was conducted in England by Tom Walkinshaw Racing.[5]
The original production run of 500 was increased to 750 due to demand. News of the Holden Commodore VN release caused demand for the additional 250 units to slow.[3][4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Smy, Damion (29 November 2024). "Last VL SS Group A SV 'Walkinshaw' built could set new record sale price". Drive.com.au. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
- ↑ Kenwright, Joe (4 November 2007). "When is HSV's Anniversary?". Carsales. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Maric, Paul (1 February 2017). "Five great moments in HSV history". Drive.com.au. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Enright, Andy (18 April 2025). "Modern Classic: VL Commodore, 1986 ~ 1988". Wheels. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
- ↑ Bred to race Auto Action issue 442 19 February 1988 pages 8/9