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When it comes to rear-drive, V8 performance sedans, few do it like
HSV. Australia's Holden Special Vehicles makes a high-horsepower hoon-happy saloon called
GTS (known elsewhere as the
Vauxhall VXR8) based on the
Holden Commodore. With
General Motors LS V8 power under the bonnet, the GTS makes us pine for the days of the
Pontiac G8 GXP and hopeful for the outlook of the forthcoming
Chevrolet SS.
Despite tough economic times,
HSV is thriving, and to commemorate 25 years of this official
Holden tuning partner, it has released this new 25th Anniversary GTS. The special edition comes equipped with the same 435-horsepower LS3 found in the standard GTS, but adds 20-inch forged alloy wheels with Satin Graphite finish. The 25th Anniversary GTS also receives unique 'Vector' hood scoops and side vents for better breathing and a bit more visual intimidation.
The anniversary model also comes with all of the standard kit found in the GTS, including magnetic ride control suspension, navigation system, Bluetooth connectivity, blind-spot monitoring, and a bi-mode exhaust. The GTS also comes with an Enhanced Driver Interface (EDI) system. Much like that found in the
Nissan GT-R, EDI is an advanced performance data recorder that provides the driver with information on lap times, G-forces, power and torque.
Interestingly enough, this GTS is also available with optional Liquid Propane Injection to curb running costs. As the name suggests, this system injects liquid propane under certain driving situations. The ECU can switch seamlessly between propane and conventional gasoline, going to full-gas under hard acceleration.
No word on pricing, but production numbers have been limited to 140 vehicles; 125 in
Australia, and 15 in New Zealand.
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