One of the final HSV GTSR W1’s to roll off the
production line has sold for AUD 250,000 (US$ 191,475) in Queensland, Australia, a
figure that’s closer to AUD 270,000 (roughly US$ 206,000) when the transaction
fees are added.
The potent sports sedan is number 36 of just 300
examples produced and is painted in an exceptionally bright shade of red,
making it stand out from all other Commodore-based models. All up, there are
just 21 km on the clock.
In Australia, prices for the GTSR W1 started at AUD 169,990 (US$ 130,000) plus on-road costs.However, given the vehicle’s limited
production run, enthusiasts have been eager to pay huge premiums to acquire the
car. As a matter of fact, local media suggests that demand has outstripped
supply by three to one.
Making the GTSR W1 so special is the GM-sourced
6.2-liter LS9 supercharged V8 engine, originally used by the C6-generation
Corvette ZR1. In the W1, it delivers 635 hp and 814 Nm of torque
and is mated exclusively to a six-speed manual transmission that funnels power
to the rear wheels.
