Pics of the Brand New HSV 6.0 Litre ClubSport *56k warning* [Archive]

GTS_300_Coupe

12-10-2004, 10:10 PM

http://www.members.westnet.com.au/deef/web-DSCN4517.jpg
http://www.members.westnet.com.au/deef/web-DSCN4518.jpg
http://www.members.westnet.com.au/deef/web-DSCN4519.jpg
http://www.members.westnet.com.au/deef/web-DSCN4520.jpg
http://www.members.westnet.com.au/deef/web-DSCN4521.jpg
http://www.members.westnet.com.au/deef/web-DSCN4523.jpg
http://www.members.westnet.com.au/deef/web-DSCN4525.jpg
http://www.members.westnet.com.au/deef/web-DSCN4527.jpg
http://www.members.westnet.com.au/deef/web-DSCN4542.jpg
http://www.members.westnet.com.au/deef/web-DSCN4545.jpg
http://www.members.westnet.com.au/deef/web-DSCN4548.jpg
http://www.members.westnet.com.au/deef/web-DSCN4549.jpg

What do you all reckon?
4 door sedans dont get more hardcore than this. :cool:

RedThunder

12-10-2004, 11:24 PM

oh my good God...that is so friggin' sweet! It's like a discounted M5!

TRAMS_AM

12-11-2004, 12:27 AM

Is that your Clubbie? Congrats if it is!

pitstop

12-11-2004, 06:32 AM

Great car. Personally I prefer the more rounded looks of some previous model club-sports. The squared off edges are a bit at-odds with the curves IMHO. Can you post some pics for a comparison?

phobos512

12-11-2004, 08:34 AM

Very cool. I thought all HSVs were way highline though (specifically - non-leather seats?)?

Also, what does that 237 mean? I know it's not the KW rating...

MatadorRed69

12-11-2004, 11:20 AM

Looks good! It's actually '297' and you're right that's Kw.

uk hsv

12-11-2004, 11:59 AM

Great car. Personally I prefer the more rounded looks of some previous model club-sports. The squared off edges are a bit at-odds with the curves IMHO. Can you post some pics for a comparison?

Here are a few pictures of my HSV Clubsport R8 .......
I was not a fan of the VY and latter the VZ HSV but I now think my VT11 is looking old...........so time for a new car!!!!
http://www.hsvdriversclub.co.uk/BIG-1.jpghttp://www.hsvdriversclub.co.uk/BIG-2.jpg
http://www.hsvdriversclub.co.uk/BIG-3.jpghttp://www.hsvdriversclub.co.uk/BIG-4.jpg
http://www.hsvdriversclub.co.uk/BIG-5.jpg

Woz

12-11-2004, 05:26 PM

First pics of my VZ GTO (more when the sun comes out) picked up yesterday
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/746347

GTS_300_Coupe

12-11-2004, 08:28 PM

Yup its actually 297 and thats kW which equals around 400hp.
Unfortunately its not my car but yeah this Clubsport is probably the closest rush you'll get to an M5 for only a 1/3 of the price!

Here's a few pics of an older model clubsport:
http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/ar ticles/i13/1396_3mg.jpg
http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/ar ticles/i13/1396_9mg.jpg
http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/ar ticles/i13/1396_8mg.jpg
http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/ar ticles/i13/1396_7mg.jpg

Woz your new GTO looks friggin mad!!! :hail: :hail: :hail:

Dbluegoat

12-14-2004, 10:16 AM

very nice!!

GTPDan

12-14-2004, 10:37 AM

They have some nice engine covers.

TriShield

12-14-2004, 11:29 AM

First pics of my VZ GTO (more when the sun comes out) picked up yesterday

I came across your car yesterday on that site, I had no idea you were a member here. I can't tell you how striking the HSV Coupes are in person. Seeing them in the flesh in Sydney cemented my will to build one out of a LS2 GTO if it all possible. :hail:

TriShield

12-14-2004, 11:33 AM

I'm not sure the Clubbies are better than the CTS-V, but it would sure be cool to see them parked side by side.

zgoat

12-14-2004, 12:12 PM

WOW...Woz nice car! I want to get a set of those wheels for my torrid red GTO!

ls198ta

12-16-2004, 08:33 PM

i want the engine cover where can i order 1 at?

bioinformaticus

12-17-2004, 01:09 AM

What do you all reckon?
4 door sedans dont get more hardcore than this. :cool:

How come we do not get sedans like that in the US!

That is the type of car I would trade my 2 door GTO for.

Ah, I can only hope. :rolleyes:

oxidizer2k

12-19-2004, 02:42 AM

Damn, you australians get some nice rims...

Fusebox

12-19-2004, 03:42 AM

How come we do not get sedans like that in the US!

That is the type of car I would trade my 2 door GTO for.

Ah, I can only hope. :rolleyes:

The man credited with designing the monaro and commodore range is working for detroit now... Who knows.. you guys might soon be seeing cars such as these in the US :)

Woz

12-20-2004, 03:48 AM

I came across your car yesterday on that site, I had no idea you were a member here. I can't tell you how striking the HSV Coupes are in person. Seeing them in the flesh in Sydney cemented my will to build one out of a LS2 GTO if it all possible. :hail:

Normally on overclockers.com.au and ls1.com.au but have been lurking here for sometime picking up info on ls2 etc.

Made me appreciate what we normally take for granted when I see what you guys miss out on with standard Monaro/GTO compared to the models in Australia -- and then compare with the HSV GTO.

btw - You will love the LS2.

05GTOinMarch

12-20-2004, 03:40 PM

And we get the V-6 FWD Impala and Monte Carlo.

WHY GM WHY!?!?!?!?!!?!!?!!?!?!?!?!?!?!!??!?!?!?!!?!?!?!!? :cry:

Awesome car, I think in a Motor Trend I had a couple years ago they tested an M-5 versus one of the Commodore, and they were very impressed with level of performance against the M5. As I recall the Holden was at most a 1/2 second slower in 1/4 mi. But I could be wrong.

danl72

12-20-2004, 05:28 PM

Wow, that is a nice car.

Drachen

12-24-2004, 07:44 PM

Whoa, that is a great looking car! Heck they don't even chance the Corvette LS2 engine covers!

LSX Performance

12-24-2004, 08:09 PM

Like I said before. Bring HOLDEN TO THE USA!!!!!

mich2112

01-31-2005, 04:44 PM

I love the rims and the side vents/lights.

http://www.members.westnet.com.au/deef/web-DSCN4525.jpg

maaksel

02-01-2005, 10:35 PM

thats a purdy car....

BillyGoatGruff

02-02-2005, 12:59 PM

That is an awesome Clubbie! I have to say they look so much better than that damn Impala we have over here. Everyone from the states, notice the dead pedal. Can we get a part number for that? Thanks to all the OZ members for their help.

BigMan95Impala

02-03-2005, 09:37 AM

wow thats hot
i just read the they got rid of the bonne
maybe theyll bring one of these biznatches over here
we can only hope...

Realm

03-14-2005, 01:02 PM

It would be so different driving on the right side :-off the

NotAGrandAM

03-14-2005, 01:47 PM

2IMPULSIV

03-15-2005, 04:52 AM

i dont know about those plastic front and rear spoilers. Won't take too long for the sun to fade those out if you live out in texas,etc.

But what pisses me off you guys get the kickass engine valve covers and ls2 badges. Sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey I live in Western Australia and it gets up to 40 - 50 degress celisus here. I have never seen a "Fadded" spoiler on a HSV, or holden for that matter. However some of the older cars (over 20 years old) can look a bit rough on the edges!!

:)

Kiwi Jack

03-16-2005, 02:02 AM

Hey I live in Western Australia and it gets up to 40 - 50 degress celisus here. I have never seen a "Fadded" spoiler on a HSV, or holden for that matter. However some of the older cars (over 20 years old) can look a bit rough on the edges!!

:)

What he said. Never seen a faded one on a Holden yet.

Cool_Hand_Luke

03-16-2005, 07:30 AM

WOW, :eek2:

We need those imported to the US now !!!! :hail:

Imagine all you guys that are married. :rolleyes:

Your wife demands a four door. :sneaky: You drive home in one of these. :gr_jest:

Perfect :driving:

GTS_300_Coupe

04-12-2005, 11:56 PM

Here's a few more shots of the car for anybody interested.

http://img158.echo.cx/img158/8072/r8clubsport018fk .jpg
http://img158.echo.cx/img158/4613/r8clubsport022rt .jpg
http://img158.echo.cx/img158/6803/r8clubsport035fx .jpg

bump!

Kiwi Jack

04-13-2005, 02:32 AM

Very nice pics.
Were these pics taken in New Zealand?

mistermike

04-13-2005, 02:39 AM

Does the Clubsport have the relocated fuel tank as well?

Odin

04-13-2005, 02:55 AM

no it doesnt, all holden sedans have it under the boot. There'd be uproar if holden sold a 4dr sedan with such a small boot for its size.

Shu

04-13-2005, 09:46 AM

damn, nice clubby. I want your seats
http://www.members.westnet.com.au/deef/web-DSCN4542.jpg

Woz

04-13-2005, 02:37 PM

Very nice pics.
Were these pics taken in New Zealand?

Yes. Wellington judging by the thread over on ls1.com.au

Kiwi Jack

04-14-2005, 03:57 AM

Many thanks WOZ.

quacktheduck

04-14-2005, 07:31 PM

looks awesome, sorta like a evo up front, a really brawny tougher looking evo, and as u go back it's just sweet. I actually like the black diffuser, looks alot more aggressive. The sharp lines look great too! If they had that stateside as a 4 door gto, I know which one I'd pick!

HATRK

04-15-2005, 04:32 PM