Some Goodies Down Under!

TFord · 09-10-2009, 04:59 AM

Just as wounds from the Pontiac G8 being ripped from us are beginning to scar over, HSV has torn them open anew by revealing version 2.0 of its Commodore-based E Series lineup. It's facelifts all around for the gang of Aussie stoplight brawlers, four of which – The GTS, Maloo R8, ClubSport R8 and ClubSport R8 Tourer – even get the erstwhile Poncho's twin-scoop hood. The more luxurious Senator Signature and long-wheelbase Grange models have smooth hoods and less overall ornamentation. Either one would have made a sublime performance Buick, but oh well...

The most extreme looker of the bunch is the range-topping HSV GTS (front and center), which rocks a vicious Fu-Manchu blackout treatment on its new front fascia. All of the cars get new wheels, LED running lights, and new treatments out back as well. Every HSV machine also has an LS3 V8 pumping out 317 kW (425 hp), except the GTS – its LS3 makes 325 kW (435 hp). To further drive home the point, 317 or 325 badging is prominently displayed on the back of the GTS, Maloo, and the two ClubSports so that other drivers have a better understanding of why their doors just got blown off. The Corvette's new launch control system is on every manual gearbox-equipped car, and a manual is standard equipment on all of them but the Grange, which is only sold with a six-speed auto. Finally, new "SV Enhanced" options such as upgraded wheels, bi-modal exhaust, and, in the case of the GTS, 6-pot front brakes let drivers trick things out even further.

It's basically a massive laundry list of good stuff we'll probably never ever see in the U.S. now that GM leadership has put a bullet into the whole North American Zeta sedan idea once and for all. Obviously, this rots. Follow the jump for the official HSV press release and have a gander at the new cars in the gallery below. The photos are all labeled so you know which car is which. That way you'll know precisely what it is that we're missing out on.

-AutoBlog

All-Or-Nothing · 09-10-2009, 05:36 AM

Australia has by far the best Fords and GMs available. With a few exceptions. If both companies would stop being idiots we would have some better choices over here.

Zabo · 09-10-2009, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by All-Or-Nothing

Australia has by far the best Fords and GMs available. With a few exceptions. If both companies would stop being idiots we would have some better choices over here.

*Looks at AP job market; sees jobs in Aussieland*

See ya!

shank0668 · 09-10-2009, 07:24 PM

Goddamn that red car

Phil's 06 · 09-10-2009, 11:07 PM

I would trade my Camaro for that Maloo! lol

*Camaro_Corvette* · 09-10-2009, 11:09 PM

*Milk 1027* · 09-10-2009, 11:14 PM

any way of importing those cars out here.

Im really digging that GTS

AngryAmish · 09-11-2009, 02:20 AM

OMFG!!

These obviously make up for Hugh Jackman.

Xmicro_SS · 09-11-2009, 02:33 AM

Too Ricey/ Subaru looking for me, to each his own.

*DGthe3* · 09-12-2009, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milk 1027

any way of importing those cars out here.

Im really digging that GTS

Sorta ...

Limited time offer while quantities last. Valid only if you already own a Pontiac G8. Some assembly required. See your local body shop for details. Some restrictions apply

*Milk 1027* · 09-21-2009, 07:43 PM

close, but not quite.

I really want to know what it takes to import.

bluch · 09-21-2009, 07:48 PM

those aussie's know what is up

manimsoblack · 09-22-2009, 01:13 PM

that red one... just wow.

FxsX24 · 09-22-2009, 11:47 PM

i want the ute, or the brazil s10

09-10-2009, 04:59 AM	#1
TFord Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2000 Z28 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 1,808 View My Garage	Some Goodies Down Under! Just as wounds from the Pontiac G8 being ripped from us are beginning to scar over, HSV has torn them open anew by revealing version 2.0 of its Commodore-based E Series lineup. It's facelifts all around for the gang of Aussie stoplight brawlers, four of which – The GTS, Maloo R8, ClubSport R8 and ClubSport R8 Tourer – even get the erstwhile Poncho's twin-scoop hood. The more luxurious Senator Signature and long-wheelbase Grange models have smooth hoods and less overall ornamentation. Either one would have made a sublime performance Buick, but oh well... The most extreme looker of the bunch is the range-topping HSV GTS (front and center), which rocks a vicious Fu-Manchu blackout treatment on its new front fascia. All of the cars get new wheels, LED running lights, and new treatments out back as well. Every HSV machine also has an LS3 V8 pumping out 317 kW (425 hp), except the GTS – its LS3 makes 325 kW (435 hp). To further drive home the point, 317 or 325 badging is prominently displayed on the back of the GTS, Maloo, and the two ClubSports so that other drivers have a better understanding of why their doors just got blown off. The Corvette's new launch control system is on every manual gearbox-equipped car, and a manual is standard equipment on all of them but the Grange, which is only sold with a six-speed auto. Finally, new "SV Enhanced" options such as upgraded wheels, bi-modal exhaust, and, in the case of the GTS, 6-pot front brakes let drivers trick things out even further. It's basically a massive laundry list of good stuff we'll probably never ever see in the U.S. now that GM leadership has put a bullet into the whole North American Zeta sedan idea once and for all. Obviously, this rots. Follow the jump for the official HSV press release and have a gander at the new cars in the gallery below. The photos are all labeled so you know which car is which. That way you'll know precisely what it is that we're missing out on. -AutoBlog Attached Images

09-10-2009, 11:07 PM	#5
Phil's 06 Drives: 1SS rs M6 CGM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Homewood IL. Posts: 72	I would trade my Camaro for that Maloo! lol __________________ Due to my CGM 06 A4 GTO's death my CGM '10 1SS rs M6 arrived 8/19/09!!!

09-10-2009, 11:09 PM	#6
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,710 View My Garage	__________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

09-10-2009, 11:14 PM	#7
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	any way of importing those cars out here. Im really digging that GTS __________________

09-11-2009, 02:20 AM	#8
AngryAmish Drives: Impala Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. Posts: 813	OMFG!! These obviously make up for Hugh Jackman. Attached Images __________________ Proud Owner of #168

09-10-2009, 05:36 AM	#2
All-Or-Nothing Account Suspended Drives: BMW 6 series Vert Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Right Here Posts: 979	Australia has by far the best Fords and GMs available. With a few exceptions. If both companies would stop being idiots we would have some better choices over here.

09-10-2009, 07:24 PM	#4
shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	Goddamn that red car

09-11-2009, 02:33 AM	#9
Xmicro_SS Thank You GM Drives: Sky Redline & Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,876	Too Ricey/ Subaru looking for me, to each his own. __________________ ITS HERE! : 2010 Camaro 2SS / 6 Speed Manual (No other way) / Silver Ice Metallic / Inferno Orange Interior Accent / RS Package / Polished Wheels / SOLO MACH X CAT BACK

09-21-2009, 07:43 PM	#11
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	close, but not quite. I really want to know what it takes to import. __________________

09-21-2009, 07:48 PM	#12
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	those aussie's know what is up __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

09-22-2009, 11:47 PM	#14
FxsX24 Drives: S10 283 V8,Jimmy 4wd 4dr bk/bk Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Verona NY Posts: 307	i want the ute, or the brazil s10

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