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HSV Clubsport
Holden Special Vehicles
aka Holden Commodore

Vauxhall VXR8
Pontiac G8
Production produced from when to when+total units made (optional)
Class Muscle car
Body Style 4 dr Sedan
Length length - type here
Width Width - type here
Height Height - type here
Wheelbase wheelbase - type here
Weight Weight - you get the point
Transmission 6 speed Manual, RWD
Engine 6.2 litre LS3 V8
Power 425 hp @ N/A rpm
N/A lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm
Similar similar (competition)
Designer Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)

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See Autopedia's comprehensive HSV Clubsport Review.

Recent Changes[]

  • For 2010, the entire E-Series HSV range receives a mid-cycle facelift and performance upgrades. For the Clubsport R8 and Clubsport R8 Tourer, the changes include All new front and rear design encompassing performance bonnet scoops and ‘shockwave' inspired theme, 425 hp (317kW) LS3 V8 engine, Competition Mode ESC, Extended Cruise Control, Launch Control, Four piston front and rear brakes, All new E2 Sports 19 inch wheels, Sports cloth seating as standard and SV Enhanced options include Performance suspension, bi-modal exhaust, Sports leather seats and 20 inch wheels. Prices for the 2010 Clubsport R8 start at AU$65,990 and AU$66,990 for the Tourer. [1]

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Worldwide[]

The HSV Clubsport is sold in North America as the Pontiac G8 until 2009. It's also sold in the United Kingdom as the Vauxhall VXR8 which replaced the Monaro.

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See Also[]

Wp4193727
HSV

Model nameplates

Avalanche XUV · Clubsport · Grange · GTS · Maloo · Senator · SV88 · VXR · W427 ·

Model series

VL · VN/VG/VQ · VP · VR/VS · VT · VT II · VX · VX II · Y Series · Y II Series · Z Series · E Series


Tom Walkinshaw Racing


Tom Walkinshaw Corporate website A brand of the Holden and TWR


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