Holden W427 Concept, 2008

<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) W427 Concept, 2008</span></span><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYngorRbqOdtktXeXy82AK0MPAxpXfVxwoD_o4LaXQ8vKqRjR3d6rZ5Ego9-MQ_FxraSNNdH72XZ_ej-Cl9YfBudUVcngEyKm_O_kBGiujrP9fE1mbo82QtP5c4xl_hGY06h2Rk8vjIR4B/s1600/HSV-W427_Concept_2008_800x600_wallpaper_09.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519341911819546530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYngorRbqOdtktXeXy82AK0MPAxpXfVxwoD_o4LaXQ8vKqRjR3d6rZ5Ego9-MQ_FxraSNNdH72XZ_ej-Cl9YfBudUVcngEyKm_O_kBGiujrP9fE1mbo82QtP5c4xl_hGY06h2Rk8vjIR4B/s400/HSV-W427_Concept_2008_800x600_wallpaper_09.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 277px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidmrU9cXUJOenIGP299BALEje8t0GoE9FfZnoKCyRDeU1fBpeN_ABSqNVeoLBni0WlGIQYWVBw1uAr6kCV62i3R40GcELf4gI4Hw0xfwQ3K9-ELeweeXKfQosJhKzyJ4rcbxGDvXOcL8HD/s1600/HSV-W427_Concept_2008_800x600_wallpaper_06.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519341904608184386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidmrU9cXUJOenIGP299BALEje8t0GoE9FfZnoKCyRDeU1fBpeN_ABSqNVeoLBni0WlGIQYWVBw1uAr6kCV62i3R40GcELf4gI4Hw0xfwQ3K9-ELeweeXKfQosJhKzyJ4rcbxGDvXOcL8HD/s400/HSV-W427_Concept_2008_800x600_wallpaper_06.jpg" style="display: block; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 262px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC-g-ATVA8XlHgxRnMjf8U8fimhZ0TOwBwNBrNUGp4vyppU2vGpQhWU2USECLj531YWrfN1dpquHvHUV-096YLeYGjloc4o-8ctpMLZSvlxD6kyp_e0qfNGxELemJYThB_10li8ifXhq0v/s1600/HSV-W427_Concept_2008_800x600_wallpaper_0a.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519341884677016418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC-g-ATVA8XlHgxRnMjf8U8fimhZ0TOwBwNBrNUGp4vyppU2vGpQhWU2USECLj531YWrfN1dpquHvHUV-096YLeYGjloc4o-8ctpMLZSvlxD6kyp_e0qfNGxELemJYThB_10li8ifXhq0v/s400/HSV-W427_Concept_2008_800x600_wallpaper_0a.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 284px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Holden Special Vehicles</span> unveiled at the 2008 Melbourne Motor Show, the last instalment of the company s 20th anniversary celebrations.<br /><br />A new six piston front braking system will provide a 50% increase in pad area, while the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Holden</span> W427 also receives a revised ESP calibration, six air bags, improved handling and new Magnetic Ride Control settings.<br /><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Holden</span> W427 receives a bimodal active exhaust system to improve noise quality and back pressure management.<br /><br />Styling and design highlights include an all new front fascia, a three piece carbon fibre rear spoiler, 20 inch machined faced alloy wheel, unique exhaust tips and red leather interior.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Specifications</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">* Exterior</span><br /> o All new Front Fascia exclusive to W427<br /> o All new three piece rear spoiler in carbon fibre<br /> o All new 20 inch wheel<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">* Interior</span><br /> o HSV performance seats in full red hot trim with W427 logo, steering wheel, gear shifter and console lid in full red hot leather<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">* Powertrain</span><br /> o 7.0 Litre, LS7 Engine with HSV specific calibration<br /> + 370kW @ 6500 rpm<br /> + 640Nm @ 5000 rpm<br /> o Over radiator style cold air induction system with high flow air filter<br /> o Dry sump lubrication system with 2 stage pump<br /> o Hand fabricated aluminium oil reservoir, with internal baffles for high G loading<br /> o Front mount, 13 row engine oil cooler<br /> o Ceramic coated, high flow four into one extractors<br /> o High flow catalytic converters and exhaust system (3 into 2 ¾ )<br /> o Active bi-modal rear mufflers for exhaust back pressure management to improve noise quality<br /> o High strength limited slip differential<br /> o New high strength six speed manual gear box (TR6060)<br /> o GMPT LS7 Clutch with new actuator and pedal assembly for high clamp loads<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">* Suspension</span><br /> o New springs, 30% stiffer than GTS<br /> o Revised ride height 20mm lower than GTS<br /> o New stiffer rear suspension bushing<br /> o All new MRC calibration<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">* Brakes</span><br /> o New 6 piston front braking system (50% increase in pad area)<br /> o Strap drive, 2 piece floating front rotors (380 x 35mm compared to 365 x 32mm one piece on GTS)<br /> o High friction pad material<br /></div>

Holden W427 Concept, 2008

Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) W427 Concept, 2008 Holden Special Vehicles unveiled at the 2008 Melbourne Motor Show, the last instalment of...

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Holden HSV W427 Concept, 2008

<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Holden HSV W427 Concept, 2008</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiioiai2FQeh4jYt6fJMXaSYNmCFP9Xyr8qT_9lH4ajghyphenhyphenvjSxzRpLvhYQnDPQJGFfcPaMzS9FSu047jSBwxScMKLNUxEi9G1TmgNL5EgAg18s2EcY9mvTkf3vErRtdJF0RKJE_aJ5-xgaf/s1600/HSV-W427_Concept_2008_800x600_wallpaper_0a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiioiai2FQeh4jYt6fJMXaSYNmCFP9Xyr8qT_9lH4ajghyphenhyphenvjSxzRpLvhYQnDPQJGFfcPaMzS9FSu047jSBwxScMKLNUxEi9G1TmgNL5EgAg18s2EcY9mvTkf3vErRtdJF0RKJE_aJ5-xgaf/s200/HSV-W427_Concept_2008_800x600_wallpaper_0a.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSxc6qKkc4F7clGiGVXD7LyzzfPxe3CbRH7pJvG-a05ZubItoo6BPqJcJ8DVld8921EtFiJYblBkydMnPzO9hkxTq3k1MkJzMAgG8v098fALGs9AarQjM2kYoTM651FDauXvmmK0-2SA2P/s1600/HSV-W427_Concept_2008_800x600_wallpaper_09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Drk1c-75M2iB4pOgPeZA5bLynn9UU522wQrItcjGLaURHRBpPBTf600PPaF0HfghfaRB3LHWx9zYvzjZwA_apyDUW4JYJbZhP-eUO9fL1ZR8O52iibb7A-pxX_z3diOGJ3s1U16S5JD8/s1600/HSV-W427_Concept_2008_800x600_wallpaper_05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Drk1c-75M2iB4pOgPeZA5bLynn9UU522wQrItcjGLaURHRBpPBTf600PPaF0HfghfaRB3LHWx9zYvzjZwA_apyDUW4JYJbZhP-eUO9fL1ZR8O52iibb7A-pxX_z3diOGJ3s1U16S5JD8/s400/HSV-W427_Concept_2008_800x600_wallpaper_05.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Holden Special Vehicles unveiled a seven litre program at the 2008 Melbourne Motor Show, the last instalment of the company s 20th anniversary celebrations.<br /><br />The car to be known in its final development stages as the W427 is finished in the same Panorama Silver paint scheme as the original Group A SS VL Commodore, released at the Melbourne Motor Show of 1988, exactly 20 years ago.<br />HSV Managing Director, Scott Grant, said the W427 was a tribute to how far the company has come in just twenty years.<br /><br />A new six piston front braking system will provide a 50% increase in pad area, while the Holden W427 also receives a revised ESP calibration, six air bags, improved handling and new Magnetic Ride Control settings.<br /><br />The Holden W427 receives a bimodal active exhaust system to improve noise quality and back pressure management.<br />Styling and design highlights include an all new front fascia, a three piece carbon fibre rear spoiler, 20 inch machined faced alloy wheel, unique exhaust tips and red leather interior.<br />The Holden W427 will go into production in the middle of the year and will be available for sale in dealerships in the third quarter of 2008.<br /><br />Specifications<br />    * Exterior<br />          o All new Front Fascia exclusive to W427<br />          o All new three piece rear spoiler in carbon fibre<br />          o All new 20 inch wheel<br />    * Interior<br />          o HSV performance seats in full red hot trim with W427 logo, steering wheel, gear shifter and console lid in full red hot leather<br />    * Powertrain<br />          o 7.0 Litre, LS7 Engine with HSV specific calibration<br />                + 370kW @ 6500 rpm<br />                + 640Nm @ 5000 rpm<br />          o Over radiator style cold air induction system with high flow air filter<br />          o Dry sump lubrication system with 2 stage pump<br />          o Hand fabricated aluminium oil reservoir, with internal baffles for high G loading<br />          o Front mount, 13 row engine oil cooler<br />          o Ceramic coated, high flow four into one extractors<br />          o High flow catalytic converters and exhaust system (3 into 2 ¾ )<br />          o Active bi-modal rear mufflers for exhaust back pressure management to improve noise quality<br />          o High strength limited slip differential<br />          o New high strength six speed manual gear box (TR6060)<br />          o GMPT LS7 Clutch with new actuator and pedal assembly for high clamp loads<br />    * Suspension<br />          o New springs, 30% stiffer than GTS<br />          o Revised ride height 20mm lower than GTS<br />          o New stiffer rear suspension bushing<br />          o All new MRC calibration<br />    * Brakes<br />          o New 6 piston front braking system (50% increase in pad area)<br />          o Strap drive, 2 piece floating front rotors (380 x 35mm compared to 365 x 32mm one piece on GTS)<br />          o High friction pad material</div>

Holden HSV W427 Concept, 2008

Holden HSV W427 Concept, 2008   Holden Special Vehicles unveiled a seven litre program at the 2008 Melbourne Motor Show, the last instalment...

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