Commodore (Fleet)

• PRICE ON RELEASE - N/A
• CODE - 8VK19 A9K
• ENGINE OPTIONS - 3.8litre V6
• RELEASE DATE - 17 August 1988
• END DATE - October 1991 (VP Release)
• KERB WEIGHT - 1310kg
• BODY STYLE - Sedan
  
• DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
• Overview - A striped back Executive aimed
  at Government and corporate fleet buyers.
  
• Mechanical - N/A
• Interior - N/A
• Exterior - N/A

Commodore Wagon (Fleet)

• PRICE ON RELEASE - N/A
• CODE - 8VK35 A9K
• ENGINE OPTIONS - 3.8litre V6
• RELEASE DATE - 17 August 1988
• END DATE - October 1991 (VP Release)
• KERB WEIGHT - 1359kg
• BODY STYLE - Wagon
  
• DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
• Overview - A striped back Executive aimed at Government and corporate fleet buyers
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• Mechanical - N/A
• Interior - N/A
• Exterior - N/A

Commodore Executive

• PRICE ON RELEASE - $21,640 + options
• CODE - 8VK19
• ENGINE OPTIONS - 3.8litre V6 / 5.0litre V8 (165kw)
• RELEASE DATE - 17 August 1988
• END DATE - October 1991 (VP Release)
• KERB WEIGHT - 1310kg
• BODY STYLE - Sedan
  
• DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
• Overview - The base model offered in the VN Series.
  Could be optioned with numerous extra comforts
  and the V8 engine. Can be hard to spot due to
  modifications and many owners attempting to
  pass their Exec off as an SS or other variant.
  
• Mechanical - N/A
• Interior - N/A
• Exterior - N/A

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Commodore Executive Wagon

• PRICE ON RELEASE - $23,056 + options
• CODE - 8VK35
• ENGINE OPTIONS - 3.8litre V6 / 5.0litre V8 (165kw)
• RELEASE DATE - 17 August 1988
• END DATE - October 1991 (VP Release)
• KERB WEIGHT - 1359kg
• BODY STYLE - Wagon
  
• DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
• Overview - The base model offered in the VN Series.
  Could be optioned with numerous extra comforts and
  the V8 engine. Can be hard to spot due to modifications
  and many owners attempting to pass their Exec off as
  an SS or other variant.
  
• Mechanical - N/A
• Interior - N/A
• Exterior - N/A

Commodore Vacationer

• PRICE ON RELEASE - $23,152 + options
• CODE - 8VK19 XW4
• ENGINE OPTIONS - 3.8litre V6 / 5.0litre V8 (165kw)
• RELEASE DATE - 16 October 1990
• END DATE - Limited Run Of 3000
• KERB WEIGHT - 1300kg
• BODY STYLE - Sedan
  
• DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
• Overview - A limited edition package with some
  basic enhancements over the Executive
  
• Mechanical - 'Country Pack' suspension
• Interior - N/A
• Exterior - Vacationer decals
  
  
  

Commodore Vacationer Wagon

• PRICE ON RELEASE - $30,705 + options
• CODE - 8VK35 XW4
• ENGINE OPTIONS - 3.8litre V6 / 5.0litre V8 (165kw)
• RELEASE DATE - 16 October 1990
• END DATE - Limited Run
• KERB WEIGHT - 1355kg
• BODY STYLE - Wagon
  
• DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
• Overview - A limited edition package with some basic enhancements over the Executive
  
• Mechanical - 'Country Pack' suspension
• Interior - N/A
• Exterior - Vacationer decals

Commodore S

• PRICE ON RELEASE - $22,250 + options
• CODE - N/A
• ENGINE OPTIONS - 3.8litre V6
• RELEASE DATE - 1988
• END DATE - October 1991 (VP Release)
• KERB WEIGHT - 1295kg
• BODY STYLE - Sedan
  
• DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
• Overview - A sporty upgrade over the Executive
  
• Mechanical - N/A
• Interior - Sportier seats
• Exterior - 'S' badging, colour coded bumpers
  
  

Commodore SS

• PRICE ON RELEASE - $29,980 + options
• CODE - 8VK19 A9F (Manual) / 8VK19 A9G (Auto)
• ENGINE OPTIONS - 5.0litre V8 (165kw)
• RELEASE DATE - 14 March 1989
• END DATE - October 1991 (VP Release)
• KERB WEIGHT - 1360kg
• BODY STYLE - Sedan
  
• DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
• Overview - Aimed at the performance market, sportier looks, V8 engine and interior changes
  
• Mechanical - N/A
• Interior - Sportier seats, SS steering wheel
• Exterior - 'SS' badging, colour coded bumpers, fog lights in front bar, body kit consisting of front and rear bumpers, side skirts and small boot mounted spoiler, distinctive 15" 'SS' rims, distinctive Atlas Grey paint option (SS and HSV LS being the only vehicles to use this colour). Later available in Phoenix Red and Alpine White
  
  

Commodore Berlina

• PRICE ON RELEASE - $24,781 + options
• CODE - 8VL19
• ENGINE OPTIONS - 3.8litre V6 / 5.0litre V8 (165kw)
• RELEASE DATE - 17 August 1989
• END DATE - October 1991 (VP Release)
• KERB WEIGHT - 1295kg
• BODY STYLE - Sedan
  
• DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
• Overview - A more luxurious option package than the lesser priced Executive including the option of the power pack
  
• Mechanical - N/A
• Interior - Velour interior trim option
• Exterior - 'Berlina' badging, colour coded bumpers
  
  

Commodore Berlina Wagon

• PRICE ON RELEASE - $26,661 + options
• CODE - 8VL35
• ENGINE OPTIONS - 3.8litre V6 / 5.0litre V8 (165kw)
• RELEASE DATE - 17 August 1989
• END DATE - October 1991 (VP Release)
• KERB WEIGHT - 1422kg
• BODY STYLE - Wagon
  
• DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
• Overview - A more luxurious option package than the lesser priced Executive including the option of the power pack
  
• Mechanical - N/A
• Interior - Velour interior trim option
• Exterior - 'Berlina' badging, colour coded bumpers
  
  

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Calais

• PRICE ON RELEASE - $31,265 + options
• CODE - 8VX19
• ENGINE OPTIONS - 3.8litre V6 / 5.0litre V8 (165kw)(1989)
• RELEASE DATE - 17 August 1988
• END DATE - October 1991 (VP Release)
• KERB WEIGHT - 1391kg
• BODY STYLE - Sedan
  
• DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
• Overview - The highest luxury package offered in the VN range from the factory. V8 available in 1989.
  
• Mechanical - N/A
• Interior - Velour interior trim or leather trim option, power pack, Calais steering wheel
• Exterior - 'Calais' badging, distinctive grille, 15" Calais alloys and two tone paint scheme

Commodore LE

• PRICE ON RELEASE - $43200
• CODE - 8VK19 V6M
• ENGINE OPTIONS - 3.8litre V6
• RELEASE DATE - October 1989
• END DATE - Limited Run of 100 (finished in January 1990)
• KERB WEIGHT - N/A
• BODY STYLE - Sedan
  
• DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
• Overview - Produced exclusively for the NSW Dealer Group and was a special at the Sydney Motor Show. Started life as an S pack with some HSV additions and specially designed Sydney Opera House inspired decals.
  
• Mechanical - As for the S pack
• Interior - Momo steering wheel
• Exterior - Only available in Alpine White, Sydney Opera House inspired decals on front guards, SV3800 side skirts, letterbox grill, rear spoiler and front air dam extension
  
  

Formula

• PRICE ON RELEASE - N/A
• CODE - N/A
• ENGINE OPTIONS - 3.8litre V6 / 5.0litre V8 (165kw)
• RELEASE DATE - N/A
• END DATE - N/A
• KERB WEIGHT - N/A
• BODY STYLE - Sedan
  
• DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
• Overview - N/A
  
• Mechanical - N/A
• Interior - N/A
• Exterior - Formula Decal package, SS inspired kit

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HDT Aero

• PRICE ON RELEASE - $40000 (approx) {Brockcommodores.com}
• CODE - N/A
• ENGINE OPTIONS - 3.8litre V6 / 5.0litre V8
• RELEASE DATE - N/A
• END DATE - Limited run of 25 Series 1 and 42 Series 2
• KERB WEIGHT - N/A
• BODY STYLE - Sedan
  
• DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
• Overview - Arguably the most desirable of VN models along with the VN SS Group A. This model features an extensive body kit and could be optioned with numerous engine modifications depending on options selected by the owner. Copies with poorly fitting kits are common so if looking to buy, check the build plate and get it verified! Interiors varied depending on the base model used before HDT worked on the vehicle.
  
• Mechanical - HDT Cold Air Intake and other mods depending on owner options (167kw package and 199kw package available)
• Interior - HDT leather steering wheel, HDT leather gear shifter knob, retrimmed seating
• Exterior - Aero body kit, Aero rear garnish, Aero decals and HDT Starform 16inch rims or optional 17inch in the same design

Original Aero Brochure / Aero Build Register

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HDT Group 3

• PRICE ON RELEASE - $52273 {Brockcommodores.com}
• CODE - N/A
• ENGINE OPTIONS - 5.0litre V8 (184kw)
• RELEASE DATE - N/A
• END DATE - N/A
• KERB WEIGHT - N/A
• BODY STYLE - Sedan
  
• DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
• Overview - Offered by HDT as an alternative to the Aero with a focus on performance without the body kit and exterior look. Seems to be an extremely rare example of the VN.
  
• Mechanical - Only available as a V8, HDT cold air intake and 184kw engine package.
• Interior - HDT leather steering wheel, HDT leather gear shifter knob
• Exterior - HDT Starform 17inch rims, specific front bar and 3 piece rear spoiler, smaller side skirts than the Aero

DMG 90

• PRICE ON RELEASE - N/A
• CODE - 8VK19 A9N
• ENGINE OPTIONS - 3.8litre V6
• RELEASE DATE - April 1990
• END DATE - Limited run of 50 (ended April 1990)
• KERB WEIGHT - N/A
• BODY STYLE - Sedan
  
• DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
• Overview - A special model for the Brisbane Motor Show and made available to the Dealer Marketing Group in Brisbane. Based on an S Pack, HSV added the SV3800 body kit and a big bore exhaust and extractors.
  
• Mechanical - HSV extractors and big bore exhaust
• Interior - Momo steering wheel
• Exterior - VL Calais rims, DMG 90 decal pack, only available in Alpine White

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VN GTS (New Zealand)

• PRICE ON RELEASE - N/A
• CODE - N/A
• ENGINE OPTIONS - 3.8litre V6
• RELEASE DATE - N/A
• END DATE - N/A
• KERB WEIGHT - N/A
• BODY STYLE - Sedan
  
• DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
• Overview - A dealer special order- not HSV- that's main selling point was the iconic GTS moniker. Available only in New Zealand
  
• Mechanical - Only available as a V6
• Interior - Red / Grey SS seats, level 2 dash, some optioned with power windows
• Exterior - GTS badges on guards and rear garnish, SS lower body kit (less spoiler), SV3800 style rear spoiler, 15inch GTS rims with approximately half being fitted with a sunroof.

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Challenger

• PRICE ON RELEASE - N/A
• CODE - 8VK19 A9W
• ENGINE OPTIONS - 3.8litre V6
• RELEASE DATE - June 1990
• END DATE - Limited run of 50 (ended June 1991)
• KERB WEIGHT - N/A
• BODY STYLE - Sedan
  
• DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
• Overview - Based on the Executive and upgraded for the Canberra Dealer Group with an S Pack V6, painted hubcaps and bumper bars. HSV added the 8 Plus style letterbox grill.
  
• Mechanical - N/A
• Interior - Black Calais steering wheel, rear head restraints , Challenger badge in dash pad
• Exterior - Colour coded hubcaps, bumper bars and boot garnish, 8 Plus letterbox grill, red and silver pin stripes like SV3800 and Challenger decal pack on driver's side of boot lid and trailing edges of rear doors below body mouldings. Only available in Alpine White

SV3800

• PRICE ON RELEASE - $39000
• CODE - N/A
• ENGINE OPTIONS - 3.8litre V6
• RELEASE DATE - October 1988
• END DATE - 491Built (ended 30th May1990)
• KERB WEIGHT - N/A
• BODY STYLE - Sedan
  
• DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
• Overview - The first VN released by HSV and before the VN V8 series debut. Based on the Berlina, the SV3800 is best identified by the body kit and clock above the stereo- the only VN with this feature.
  
• Mechanical - Tuned length HSV extractors and big bore VL Group A exhaust system, 85litre fuel tank with stone shield, recalibrated engine management system, LSD, HSV modified FE2 and revised torque converter lock up
• Interior - Power pack with cruise control, SV digital clock above stereo surround, Calais steering wheel on pre February 1989 models (Momo wheel after this date), grey perforated leather sports seats with grey herringbone with blue fleck velour inserts, SV logo in rear seats, leather and velour rear seat trim and door trim sections
• Exterior - Initially only available in Dorwood Blue (with burgundy pinstripes) over metallic Jewel Midnight SV body kit, later available in Rose Grey and Phoenix Red(burgundy and silver pin stripes on Rose Grey models). Side body mouldings were deleted and replaced with body kit additions, two column wrap over rear spoiler before July 1989- after this date spoiler has an integrated triangular brake light supporting it (no longer has two columns), SV3800 badges on front guards, SV3800 decal set on drivers side boot lid and in pin stripes ahead of the rear arches , SV badge in center of bonnet. Body coloured VL Walkinshaw styled rims

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SV89

• PRICE ON RELEASE - $44200 (manual) / $44800 (auto)
• CODE - N/A
• ENGINE OPTIONS - 5.0litre V8 (180kw)
• RELEASE DATE - March 1989
• END DATE - 200 Built (ended 31st of July 1989)
• KERB WEIGHT - N/A
• BODY STYLE - Sedan
  
• DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
• Overview - The first V8 VN HSV (the 89 denoting the year of production). The basis of the SV89 was once again the Berlina, however this time it had FE2 fitted as well as some Calais options including the Calais instrumentation. Although only available in a V8, a V6 SV89 mock up was used at the Melbourne Motor Show, for brochure illustrations and for some magazine previews.
  
• Mechanical - Big bore exhaust which included additional intermediate muffler and heat shielding, cold air intake plumbed through inner guard, knock sensor, 85litre fuel tank with stone shield, recalibrated computer, auto trans modified so that 4th was not engaged until over 80km/h and an LSD. HSV modified FE2.
• Interior - Mulberry leather sports seats with mulberry velour rear panels and coordinated check pattern velour inserts and Momo steering wheel, black leather HSV gear lever on manuals and leather and velour rear seat trim and door trim sections. Calais sun visors, headlining, boot trim and instruments were also used.
• Exterior - Only available in Alpine white, letter box grill, side body mouldings deleted, colour coded boot garnish, small horizontal spoiler used on trailing edge of boot lid, white VL Walkinshaw styled rims. SV89 decals were used on passenger side front bumper, trailing edge of rear doors below crease line and driver's side rear bumper

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SV6

• PRICE ON RELEASE - N/A
• CODE - N/A
• ENGINE OPTIONS - 3.8litre V6
• RELEASE DATE - April 1989
• END DATE - Limited run of 64 (ended 14 May 1991)
• KERB WEIGHT - N/A
• BODY STYLE - Sedan
  
• DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
• Overview -Released to breathe life back into HSV V6 sales after they were affected by the release of the HSV V8 models. The SV6 lacked the interior options of the SV3800 and had a reduced price to offer buyers an 'entry level' HSV.
  
• Mechanical - As for SV3800
• Interior - Momo steering wheel
• Exterior - Available in Phoenix Red with a very small number in Alpine White, SV3800 letter box grill, rear spoiler, side skirts and front air dam.

SVLE Wagon

• PRICE ON RELEASE - $43795
• CODE - N/A
• ENGINE OPTIONS - 5.0litre V8 (180kw)
• RELEASE DATE - August 1989
• END DATE - Limited run of 80 (ended January 1990)
• KERB WEIGHT - N/A
• BODY STYLE - Wagon
  
• DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
• Overview -After the success of the SV89, HSV decided to test the waters with a wagon based vehicle. Offered as a pre-Christmas limited edition, the SVLE Wagon is also notable for being the first vehicle fitted with the pentagonal star pattern rim that would later feature of the SV5000, T30 and SV90.
  
• Mechanical - SV89 style dual exhaust, cold air intake plumbed through inner guard, 85 litre fuel tank, knock sensor and recalibrated computer. HSV modified FE2 and modified transmission to not engage 4th at speeds below 80km/h.
• Interior - Momo steering wheel, two tone grey sports seats with mid-grey velour backs and check pattern cloth inserts and side bolsters separated by red piping with solid head restraints front and rear. Matching door trim sections and rear seat trim. Electric mirrors, windows, central locking, rear reading lights, cruise control and Calais instruments.
• Exterior - Only available in Firethorn Red, body mouldings colour coded, aero style Rola roof racks, wrap over rear spoiler and sill mounted side skirts. LE decals behind front wheel arches and driver side lift back. Commodore decal on passenger side lift back and SV decal in centre of bonnet above grill

SVLE Sedan

• PRICE ON RELEASE - $43140
• CODE - N/A
• ENGINE OPTIONS - 5.0litre V8
• RELEASE DATE - August 1989
• END DATE - Limited run of 110 (ended September 1989)
• KERB WEIGHT - N/A
• BODY STYLE - Sedan
  
• DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
• Overview - A pre-Christmas limited edition beginning life as a Berlina but ending closer to a Calais or SV89 once HSV were finished.
  
• Mechanical - SV89 style dual exhaust, cold air intake plumbed through inner guard, 85 litre fuel tank, knock sensor and recalibrated computer. HSV modified FE2 and modified transmission to not engage 4th at speeds below 80km/h.
• Interior - Momo steering wheel, two tone grey sports seats with mid-grey velour backs and check pattern cloth inserts and side bolsters separated by red piping with solid head restraints front and rear. Matching door trim sections and rear seat trim. Electric mirrors, windows, central locking, rear reading lights, cruise control and Calais instruments.
• Exterior - Only available in Maranello Red, side body mouldings deleted, SV3800 letter box grill and side skirts, SV89 front air dam and rear bumper, wrap over spoiler with integrated brake light in central support, colour coded VL Walkinshaw styled rims. LE decal on front guards, driver side upper boot garnish, Commodore decal on passenger side upper boot garnish and HSV badge on centre of bonnet above grill

SV5000

• PRICE ON RELEASE - $52995
• CODE - N/A
• ENGINE OPTIONS - 5.0litre V8 (200kw)
• RELEASE DATE - September 1989
• END DATE - 359 Built (ended 13 September 1991)
• KERB WEIGHT - N/A
• BODY STYLE - Sedan
  
• DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
• Overview - Based on a Berlina and the first Commodore with 200kw and subject to some controversy on release due to the lack of a manual transmission- some suggesting this was so the yet to be released Group A was not overlooked. A prototype vehicle was built with Executive trim and white paint.
  
• Mechanical - Flat top pistons, revised cam shaft, bigger valves, updated valve springs, knock sensor, modified induction system with cold air intake with a bell mouth venturi shape which drew air from a cut out in the panel beside the radiator on the passenger side, HSV extractors, special throttle body, revised computer program and red rocker and engine covers
• Interior - Sports seats with grey Howe leather bolsters, grey velour sides and backs with crushed velour inserts with pattern unique to the SV5000, leather and velour rear seat, Momo leather steering wheel, Calais remote control alarm system and Berlina power pack options
• Exterior - Available in SV Racing Green with silver pinstripes or Rose Grey with burgundy pinstripes with Imperial Blue with silver pinstripes added in June 1991. Side body mouldings were colour coded. A specific front and rear bumper, side skirts and rear spoiler were used as well as a letter box style grill with a center section with the HSV logo and front wheel arch extensions. The SV5000 had a body coloured rear garnish. SV5000 decals were used on the rear doors below body mouldings and on the driver's side lower rear bumper.

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8 Plus

• PRICE ON RELEASE - $32990
• CODE - N/A
• ENGINE OPTIONS - 5.0litre V8 (180kw)
• RELEASE DATE - March 1990
• END DATE - Limited run of 80 (ended March 1990)
• KERB WEIGHT - N/A
• BODY STYLE - Sedan
  
• DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
• Overview -Produced for the Melbourne Motor show and specifically for metropolitan Melbourne dealers, the 8 Plus was based on the VN SS. The 8 Plus is noted as being the inspiration behind a white VN SS as GMH realised the popularity of the colour and released the Alpine White SS in November 1990.
  
• Mechanical - As for SV89 but also included the SV5000 style cold air intake
• Interior - Momo leather steering wheel, SV seat bolsters in the front and rear
• Exterior - Available only in Alpine White, SV3800 letter box grill the only change to the SS body kit. 8 Plus decals were used on the forward edge of the front doors on body crease line and driver side of rear spoiler above boot garnish.

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SV-T30

• PRICE ON RELEASE - Not Sold
• CODE - N/A
• ENGINE OPTIONS - 5.0litre V8 (180kw)
• RELEASE DATE - June 1990
• END DATE - Limited run of 30 (ended June 1990)
• KERB WEIGHT - N/A
• BODY STYLE - Sedan
  
• DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
• Overview -Based on the SV89 and made only for the Top 30 Holden Dealers.
  
• Mechanical - As for SV89
• Interior - grey all leather sports seats with red piping, black Momo leather steering wheel, power pack , dash tag engraved with Dealer's name and position on the top 30 list
• Exterior - Available only in Alpine White, SV3800 grill , SV89 front and rear bumpers, body colour boot garnish, body mouldings deleted, SV-T30 badges on trailing edges of rear doors, HSV badge in center of bonnet above grill and gold plaque in upper driver side of tail panel with dealer's name and build number (matching the position in the top 30 list). SV5000 style rims with 7inch width.

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Clubsport

• PRICE ON RELEASE - $33320
• CODE - N/A
• ENGINE OPTIONS - 5.0litre V8 (180kw)
• RELEASE DATE - June 1990
• END DATE - Limited run of 410 (ended August 1991)
• KERB WEIGHT - N/A
• BODY STYLE - Sedan
  
• DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
• Overview - An improved version of the V8 Executive, specifications vary between vehicles making identification difficult. Made to order through out most of the VN period- the Clubsport was seen by HSV as the entry level HSV V8.
  
• Mechanical - As for SV89
• Interior - sports instrumentation, Momo black leather steering wheel with optional VL SV Group A style sports seats
• Exterior - Available only in Asteroid Silver initially but later available in all factory GMH colours. SV3800 letter box grill and rear spoiler was used in addition to SV89 style front bumper with smoked tail lights. The Clubsport also used the same five spoke rims as the SV3800. CS decals were used rear of the front wheel arches, diver side boot garnish with HSV badge on the passenger side and on the center of the bonnet above the grill. Towards the end of the series, a redeveloped SV3800 spoiler with a brake light integrated into the trailing edge was fitted but only on very few vehicles.

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Plus 6

• PRICE ON RELEASE - $29990
• CODE - N/A
• ENGINE OPTIONS - 3.8litre V6
• RELEASE DATE - March 1991
• END DATE - Limited run of 100 (ended August 1991)
• KERB WEIGHT - N/A
• BODY STYLE - Sedan
  
• DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
• Overview - Another Melbourne Motor Show special and based on the S pack due to the V6 focus thanks to the increasing fuel prices caused by the Gulf Crisis. Interestingly called the Plus 6... rather than sharing the same naming convention as the earlier 8 Plus.
  
• Mechanical - A standard V6 with a chrome exhaust extension
• Interior - Grey SS interior with a HSV retrim including grey velour and matching Statesman striping velour inserts in seat and door trims, tachometer, Momo leather steering wheel with matching leather gear knob, HSV floor mats, air conditioning and fire extinguisher
• Exterior - Available only in Ruby Red (previously only on Statesmans and not used elsewhere in the VN range), SV3800 letterbox grill, front air dam,side skirts and real spoiler, SS rims, colour coded mirrors, smoked tail lights and rain channel mouldings. HSV decal in center of bonnet above grill and five silver stripes of reducing width used on body waist line and bumpers in place of body mouldings

SV91 Prototype

• PRICE ON RELEASE - $47500
• CODE - N/A
• ENGINE OPTIONS - 5.0litre V8 (180kw)
• RELEASE DATE - April 1991
• END DATE - 1 built
• KERB WEIGHT - N/A
• BODY STYLE - Sedan
  
• DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
• Overview - In 1991 a proposal was made to release a vehicle with at a price level between the Clubsport and SV5000. Due to slower sales due to the recession and the coming to an end for the VN series, the decision was made to delay the SV91 until the VP range. Under normal circumstances, this vehicle would have become a press preview car, however as HSV was requested to provide something interesting for the Perth Motor Show, it made the trek west and was subsequently purchased at the show.
  
• Mechanical - As for the SV89
• Interior - A new seat pattern design, with a fine grid pattern divided by two thick red stripes running laterally on the seat backs and cushion, a Momo steering wheel previously used on the Maloo which featured red and grey stripes on the horizontal spokes
• Exterior - Produced in Maranello Red with the SV5000 grill and side skirts, SV89 front and rear air dams and the SV3800 rear spoiler. The Star Pattern rims previously seen on the SV5000 were used but in a new polished chrome finish and with a 7inch width

T30

• PRICE ON RELEASE - Not Sold
• CODE - N/A
• ENGINE OPTIONS - 5.0litre V8 (200kw)
• RELEASE DATE - June 1991
• END DATE - Limited run of 10 (ended July 26 1991)
• KERB WEIGHT - N/A
• BODY STYLE - Sedan
  
• DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
• Overview - Beginning as a Berlina, HSV once again made certain changes and offered to HSV's top 30 dealers- hence the reuse of the T30 name tag. The T30 is notable for having the 5000th HSV vehicle amongst its build numbers. Unlike the SV-T30, only 10- not the proposed 30- vehicles were made as there was a lower demand due to the recession.
  
• Mechanical - As for SV5000, twin gas bonnet struts and SV89 rear exhaust section with twin tail pipes
• Interior - As for the Berlina plus Momo leather steering wheel and grey velour sports seats with mid-grey piping and fine black and grey check patter velour inserts with black SV insignias in front and rear seat backs, badge with Top 30 dealer name and build number on dash
• Exterior - Available only in two tone Imperial Blue with lighter blue below the waist line (Hyundai blue?), body mouldings deleted, twin silver pin stripe on upper colour at change line which extends to bumpers, VN Group A extensions on leading edge of front wheel arch, hand painted T30 badges behind front wheel arches and a T30 badge on driver side boot lid with dealers name, SV5000 style grill, SV5000 style rims in 7inch width with flush fitting center cap and Statesman type HSV center badges

LS

• PRICE ON RELEASE - $28990
• CODE - N/A
• ENGINE OPTIONS - 3.8litre V6
• RELEASE DATE - July 1991
• END DATE - Limited run of 300 sedans for Australian markets and 130 sedans and 20 wagons for New Zealand (ended September 1991)
• KERB WEIGHT - N/A
• BODY STYLE - Sedan & Wagon (Wagon in NZ only)
  
• DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
• Overview - The last released and cheapest HSV VN and timed- whether by coincidence or design- to counter the imminent release of the EB Falcon. Although listed as a 3.8litre V6, at least one of the Australian sedans was optioned with a 5.0litre V8. Although no LS wagons were made available to Australian buyers, an enhancement pack was available to bring any Holden wagon to LS spec
  
• Mechanical - No changes to the factory 6
• Interior - Calais steering wheel , HSV retrimmed seats matching Statesman striped velour inserts in seats and diagonal pattern door trims with optional power pack
• Exterior - Available in Atlas Grey or Imperial Blue over Asteroid Silver in a two tone paint scheme, SV3800 letter box grill, front and rear bumpers and side skirts, wrap over rear spoiler, body colour boot garnish, smoked tail light lenses, LS decals on rear on front wheel arches, HSV logo moulded into driver side rear spoiler and Commodore LS decal on passenger side rear spoiler. HSV Sports Equipment alloy rims used with 7 pairs of silver spokes forming a star pattern with recessed center HSV badge and wheel nuts.

VN SS Group A SV

• PRICE ON RELEASE - $68950
• CODE - N/A
• ENGINE OPTIONS - 5.0litre V8 (215kw)
• RELEASE DATE - November 1990
• END DATE - Limited run of 302 (ended March 1991)
• KERB WEIGHT - N/A
• BODY STYLE - Sedan
  
• DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
• Overview - The last of the Group A line released by GMH. Built by HSV, most of the development was completed by the Holden factory with Britain's MIRA wind tunnel used to develop the aerodynamic body. HSV's most expensive vehicle to date, coming in $13000 over the predicted price as Australia headed into recession. 302 Group A's were build rather than the initially planned 500 to avoid a drawn out run out and build numbers were assigned randomly. Build numbers 123 and 161 are noted as being offered as prizes for the Tooheys 1000 promotion in 1991- both cars being repainted by a Sydney Holden Dealer in a four colour mix with a metallic fleck to result in a Metallic Black and featuring special decals. Two other Group As were finished in Alpine White- one being used as a mock up for HRT and the other belonging to GMH's engineering department. Although both count towards the total 302 built, neither wears a build number. The Group A was the first Australian produced car to feature a 17inch rim.
  
• Mechanical - A revised and stronger cylinder block with four bolt mains and a provision for better cylinder head clamping, twin throttle bodies, extruded aluminum fuel rail, lighter thin wall cast inlet manifold, high flow injectors, stiffer cylinder head with improved exhaust porting, anti knock sensor, larger valves, roller rockers, larger diameter push rods and lifters, cast aluminum rocker covers and Group A plenum cover, heavy duty valve springs, rubber camshaft drive chain damper, revised cam shaft, lighter flywheel, special pistons, crank and connecting rods, stainless steel extractors, duel exhaust, high pressure electric fuel pump, heavy duty AP racing clutch, ZR1 Corvette derived ZFS6-40 six speed manual gear box only and revised Group A suspension with redeveloped rear suspension
• Interior - As for the Berlina with a special Group A Momo steering wheel, grey velour seats with diagonal stripe pattern and matching rear seat trim and door sections with upholstered front door pockets, leather gear knob, adjustable driver's left foot rest, upgraded sports instruments
• Exterior - Durif Red only, side body mouldings deleted and an extensive body kit developed exclusively for the SS Group A SV. Notable is the cut out in the side skirts below rear of front doors to accommodate racing exhaust outlets. SS Group A decals were used behind the front wheel arches and driver side boot lid above tail light.

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