HSV powers up with LS3

By Mandy Eskander

Carsguide

27 March 2008

HSV promises more power and performance with the latest LS3 engine.

Holden Special Vehicles will upgrade the E-Series and VM Grange cars, giving them a bigger and more powerful engine.

In August 2006, a month after Holden released the new VE Commodore; HSV introduced its own new E-Series. It came with changes to the exhaust system and the LS2 engine gained an extra 10kW, powering it up to 307 kW.

The latest E-Series engine upgrade means that the power output for the ClubSport R8, GTS, Senator Signature, Maloo R8 and VM Grange’s power output will increase to 317kW.

Managing director Scott Grant believes the new engine, the LS3 is a welcome upgrade for Australia’s HSV models.

“We know our customers want the latest and greatest technology in their cars” he said.

“The general Motors LS3 engine continues the HSV tradition of sourcing the world for technological advancements to enhance the driving experience,” Scott Grant said.

The LS3 engine built by General Motors Powertrain in North America will also be used in the new Pontiac GXP. The GXP will be built by Holden in Australia, which will export it to the United States at the end of 2008.

The 6.2 litre LS3, produces 317 kW at 6000 rpm and 550 Nm of torque at 4600 rpm.

Production of the LS3 will begin this month and should be available in April 2008.

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Gee HSV, now that FPV are releasing their new range, you don't want to be left behind in power figures now do you? Sign of panic anyone?

Peter Posted at 02 April 2008 11:48am

hehehehehehe, latest and greatest technology, what a joke. Its sad to think that people believe this BS. HSV......hopelesly sterile vehicles. They just dont have any class about them, for the price, just another commodore with a different badge and a body kit. The fords are no better.....

stuart Posted at 01 April 2008 11:29pm

It a change but far from impressive. Bring in the LS9 as an option. 550Nm same as before should be up to 570Nm to compete with the Hemi 6.1 SRT8 and FPV's new power updates. And like usual the power increases for HSV are around 10-15kW each new update.

John Lean of Perth Posted at 01 April 2008 11:48am

Ah, the arrogance continues............oil crisis anyone?

Andrew Posted at 01 April 2008 11:35am

Quote: Managing director Scott Grant believes the new engine, the LS3 is a welcome upgrade for Australia’s HSV models. “We know our customers want the latest and greatest technology in their cars” he said. So why then 6.2 litres to get only 317kw / 550Nm? For "latest and greatest technology" it doesnt compare that well with Audi's 4.2 litre V8 turbo with 335Kw / 650Nm, or AMG's 6.3 litre V8 with 386 kw / 630Nm

Matt of Newcastle Posted at 01 April 2008 11:31am

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