Holden · 1992–2017
Holden Special Vehicles GTS
The HSV GTS is a performance vehicle produced by Australian company Holden Special Vehicles, the performance division of Holden, from 1992 to 2017. It was HSV's flagship model.
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History
Before the introduction of the HSV GTS in Australia the HSV GTS V6 was a New Zealand-exclusive export, launched in 1990 during the VN, continuing to 1992 with the VP series. Both models utilised the 3.8-Litre Buick V6 engine. The HSV GTS was introduced in 1992 with the VP series as a flagship model for the HSV brand, featuring more luxury fittings, along a higher output 5.0-litre Holden V8 engine at 200 kW (268 hp) and stronger running gear. The VR series GTS, introduced in 1994 used the 5.7-litre stroker 5000i Holden V8 at 215 kW (288 hp). The VS Series GTS, launched in April 1995 with the same power, improved the brakes, and added electronic rear suspension levelling. In 1996, in the VS Series the HSV GTSR was released, as a limited production run featuring a worked engine, custom interior and unique XU3 Yellah paintwork. These cars have since sold for upwards of A$1,000,000. In 1997 the VT series GTS released, originally with the 5.7-litre Holden V8 stroker at 220 kW (295 hp). The VT II series GTS 300 released in April 2000 with a Callaway-tuned C4B engine at 300 kW (402 hp), based on the LS1. Both the VX series, launched in November 2000 and Y series GTS, launched in 2002 retained the 300 kW (402 hp) C4B. There was no Z Series GTS made. The E series GTS, launched in 2006 was offered with a LS2 at 307 kW (412 hp), shared with the rest of the HSV E series range. The E Series 2 GTS, launched in September 2009 was powered by a LS3 at 325 kW (436 hp), it also introduced twin bonnet scoops, daytime running lights, and a competition setting for the electronic stability control. The E Series 3, launched in September 2010 was powered with a LS3 at 325 kW (436 hp), and introduced a bi-fuel option using LPG and petrol. The Gen-F GTS, launched in 2013 powered by a supercharged
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Specifications
- name
- HSV GTS
- Manufacturer
- Holden Special Vehicles
- Related
- Holden Commodore
- Assembly
- Australia:, Notting Hill, Victoria, Clayton, Victoria
- aka
- Vauxhall VXR8
- Production
- 1992–2017
- Class
- Full-size
- Body style
- 4-door sedan
- Platform
- GM V platform (1992–2006), GM Zeta Platform (2006–2017)
- Engine
- 5.0 L 5000i HEC V8, 5.7 L HSV stroker V8, 5.7 L LS1 V8, 6.0 L LS2 V8, 6.2 L LS3 V8, 6.2 L LSA supercharged V8, 6.2 L LS9 supercharged V8 (GTSR W1)
- Transmission
- 5/6-speed manual, 4/6-speed automatic
- Predecessor
- HSV VL SS Group A SV, Holden HZ GTS (GTS nameplate)
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Sources
- Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1565998CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HSV_GTSCC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1371785377 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2010_HSV_GTS_(E_Series_3_MY11)_sedan_02.jpgPublic domain · Photo: OSX · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.