Spearheading this 2017 three-headed monster is the
new GTSR W1 model, powered by GM-sourced 6.2-liter LS9 supercharged V8, good
for 635 HP and a massive 815 Nm of torque. All that muscle
is being put to use with the help of a 6-speed manual gearbox, designed
specifically to optimize track performance.
Grip is facilitated by the Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
track tires, wrapped around a set of 20" SV Panorama forged alloy wheels,
finished in Matte Black. HSV will build just 300 W1 models, each carrying
a price tag of AU$ 169,990 (US$ 129,000).
Buyers will be able to enjoy
unique W1 ID plates along with W1 badging on the key fob, sill plates and headrests.
Other features include the 8-way electrically adjustable HSV Podium front seats
finished in Alcantara, as well as the Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel and gear
lever.
The
GTSR W1's supercharged LS9 engine is aided by the specially calibrated bi-modal
twin exhaust system as well as the SupaShock suspension system and forged
6-piston AP Racing monoblock calipers (with 410 mm front rotors). The GTSR W1 is their official "road-legal race-car" and judging
by its specs, both outside and in, we certainly have no reason to doubt its
performance prowess.
The regular 2017 GTSR on the other hand has a little less power at 583 HP and 740 Nm of torque coming from its 6.2-liter supercharged LSA Generation IV alloy V8.
It's also available with either the same Tremec TR-6060 6-speed manual gearbox
that you get in the W1, or an optional 6-speed automatic transmission with
Active Select and paddle shifters.
Other performance features include Magnetic Ride
Control, ESC, Traction Control, Torque Vectoring and Launch Control (for the
manual versions), while the interior benefits from a mixture of Alcantara and
leather surfaces to "enhance the driver's connection to the car." HSV
is asking AU$ 109,490 (US$ 82,900) for this one.
As for the Maloo version, it shares the same
aggressive front fascia, winder front fenders and 20" SV Panorama forged
alloys with its GTSR sedan siblings, while also retaining the title of "Australia's
ultimate workhorse". It produces the same 583 HP and 740 Nm of torque as the GTSR sedan, and it's also available with either a
6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. Prices for the Maloo will
start at AU$ 96,990 (US$ 73,500).
