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  Holden Special Vehicles - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
HSV was created in 1987 as a joint venture between Holden and TWR - an operation owned by Scottish racing car driver and entrepreneur Tom Walkinshaw.
HSV runs the HSV Dealer Team (also known as the HSVDT) in the Australian V8 Supercar Championship with Garth Tander and Rick Kelly as their drivers.
On May 25, 2006, a 2006 HSV Maloo R8 driven by Mark Skaife was recorded at an averaged speed of 271.44 km/h (168.7 mph) on a closed section of road in Woomera, South Australia.
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 Holden - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Holden 48/215, introduced in 1948, was a medium-sized vehicle fitted with a 132 in³ (2.15 L) engine, and based on a design proposed for the 1949 Chevrolet, that had been rejected as being too small for that purpose.
Holden sold the Nissan Pulsar as a Holden Astra (not to be confused with the Opel-sourced model of the same name) and used the 3.0L turbocharged 6 cylinder engine from Nissan's Nissan Skyline designated BT1 in the VL Commodore (1986-1988)(which was specifically designed by Nissan for Holden).
Holden Special Vehicles (HSV), formed in 1987 in partnership with Tom Walkinshaw, is a company that manufactures extensively modified, high-performance Commodore variants (including the Monaro and the Statesman).
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 math lessons - Holden Special Vehicles
Holden Special Vehicles (also known as HSV) is the performance vehicle operation of Australian motor vehicle manufacturer Holden.
HSV commenced its operations in 1988 as a joint venture between Holden and TWR - an operation owned by Scottish racing car driver and entrepreneur Tom Walkinshaw.
However HSV's next car, the SS Group A (also based on the Commodore VL and not to be confused with Brock's VL SS Group A) was a revelation.
www.mathdaily.com /lessons/Holden_Special_Vehicles   (421 words)

  
 AutoWeb - Holden Special Vehicles Presents The Extra Special Coupe 4
Holden Special Vehicles took centre stage at the Sydney International Motor Show today with the unveiling of a classy all wheel drive coupe that showcases Australian performance engineering prowess.
Holden Special Vehicles Managing Director, John Crennan, said technologically advanced vehicles such as the HSV Coupe 4 and the Avalanche AWD wagon, also unveiled in Sydney, signposted the new directions being taken by his company and Holden as they accepted the challenge of automotive change.
While Holden's new all-wheel drive system has been applied to high-ride crossover wagon and four door utility models, the Coupe 4 represents its first application to a vehicle of normal ride height.It is further evidence of the unmatched levels of efficiency and flexibility being achieved by Holden's vehicle manufacturing operation in Elizabeth, South Australia.
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 - Drive.com.au   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Holden Special Vehicles has released basic details of its Melbourne International Motor Show cars, including its 'top secret' Senator 300 and the Maloo R8 version of the VU ute.
Holden Special Vehicles is planning to stretch the boundaries of its brand with a range of products far removed from its traditional V8 car line-up.
Holden Special Vehicles versions of the new VY Commodore Series II will have the most significant power increase since the arrival of the Chevrolet 5.7-litre V8 four years ago.
drive.com.au /holden+special+vehicles-xu8-articles/@spg502/results.html   (465 words)

  
 Ford Performance Vehicles - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In 2000, the FTE (Ford-Tickford Experience) outfit was formed in an effort to counter Holden Special Vehicles.
The vehicles produced by FPV are all based on the Australian Ford Falcon, a large family-size sedan, with ute (short for utility, the Australian word for a pickup truck) derivatives.
FPV have always made a big deal about the link between their vehicles and the V8 Supercars, and nothing epitomises this more than the their very own factory team, Ford Performance Racing (FPR), which started in 2003.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ford_Performance_Vehicles   (871 words)

  
 Holden: Corporate Information: Holden News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Holden's first export program of FJ sedans to New Zealand in late November 1954 was quickly followed by exports of the first completely knocked down (CKD) Holden packs for offshore assembly.
Holden returned to volume vehicle exports in 1998 with the commencement of a major program involving shipments of left hand drive versions of VT Commodore to the Middle East and Brazil.
In 2004, Holden Special Vehicles, in conjunction with Holden, commenced its first export vehicle program to the United Kingdom (HSV GTO), and the full HSV range is exported to New Zealand.
www.holden.com.au /www-holden/action/news?categoryID=6&articleID=1281   (795 words)

  
 2004 Holden Monaro Marilyn Concept   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Other vehicles in the invitation-only event included Marilyn’s relatives, the original Coupe concept that stole the 1998 Sydney International Motor Show; and two joint projects for Holden and Holden Special Vehicles - HRT427 from 2002 and the Coupe4 all-wheel-drive from the 2003 Sydney show.
Holden Executive Director GM Asia Pacific Design, Michael Simcoe said that Holden’s concept vehicles had played an integral role in showcasing Holden’s design prowess on the world stage.
It gave us permission to push forward and continue to create, through these vehicles and those to come, a clear and strong vision of what Holden is and where it intends to go.
www.seriouswheels.com /top-2004-Holden-Monaro-Marilyn-Concept.htm   (423 words)

  
 General Motors Holden
Thanks to the FX FJ Holden Club website, who gave me detailed blueprints, this is a beautiful rendition of the most loved Holden Classic.
Holden VX Commodore SS © Sept-00 by Kev Wolfe
Holden's latest and greatest 2 door coupe is takes it's name from the 70's muscle car, the Monaro is a futuristic computer designed limited run Coupe.
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 Holden: Corporate Information: Holden News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Holden will next month release a striking special edition, Monaro CV8-Z, as the final chapter in a remarkable success story in Australian automotive history and cement Monaro’s reputation as a performance car collectable classic.
Holden will this month sell its 40,000th coupe representing the brands of Holden, Holden Special Vehicles, Pontiac, Vauxhall, Vauxhall VXR or Chevrolet around the globe.
He said Monaro could only be farewelled with a special edition pack to ensure the nameplate left the marketplace on a suitable high.
www.holden.com.au /www-holden/action/news?categoryID=5&articleID=1348&navCategoryId=all   (600 words)

  
 Linden Special Vehicles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Linden Special Vehicles was conceived in the 1980s as a performance engineering company run by enthusiasts for enthusiasts.
The LSV Holden range of saloons and coupés was developed in response to UK demand for muscular V8-powered performance vehicles.
This might entail upgrading their present vehicle to include performance brake package for track day enthusiasts, or fully adjustable suspension.
www.lindenspecialvehicles.com   (489 words)

  
 Holden Special Vehicles presents The Extra Special Coupe 4 :: car.kak.net ::   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Holden: Holden Special Vehicles presents The Extra Special Coupe 4
The HSV Coupe 4 is equipped with a HSV Performance braking system comprising 336x32mm ventilated and grooved front discs and 315x18mm ventilated and grooved rear discs.
While Holden's new all-wheel drive system has been applied to high-ride crossover wagon and four door utility models, the Coupe 4 represents its first application to a vehicle of normal ride height.
car.kak.net /modules.php?op=modload&name=news&file=article&sid=1335&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0   (955 words)

  
 Holden :: car.kak.net ::   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Holden's wild hot rod concept - EFIJY - headlines an impressive display of recently released vehicles from Holden and Holden Special Vehicles at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney.
Holden is celebrating 25 years of Commodore with the release of a special limited edition version of Australia's most popular car.
Holden adds another chapter to the continuing success story of its long-wheelbase luxury cars with the release of the WK series Caprice and Statesman.
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 HSV - Holden Special Vehicles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
In this lavishly-illustrated, easy-to-read book Julie has catalogued, in chronological order, all the HSV vehicles that were built from 1988 to 2003.
The different models are described and illustrated including the popular Monaro "GTS and GTO" a similar vehicle soon to be sold in North America as a "Pontiac GTO".
Each HSV model has a special listing which includes build numbers, build dates, paint colours and prices of each model when released, exactly the information intended purchasers of HSV vehicles will require as a buyers guide.
www.ellery.com.au /HSV.html   (210 words)

  
 HRT - Holden Racing Team - Mark Skaife
In Mark Skaife, the Mobil Holden Racing Team is fortunate to have one of Australia’s most talented and professional racing car drivers competing in what is predicted to be the most challenging and demanding Touring Car season ever.
His association with Mobil HRT and Holden Special Vehicles also sees Mark on the Product Development Committee of HSV.
This season, Skaife’s VT Commodore will carry the number #2 as he and the Mobil Holden Racing Team contest the expanded Shell Championship Series which includes for the first time the Queensland 500 and Bathurst endurance events and the new Adelaide 500 street race.
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 Holden Special Vehicles Photo Shoot.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Todd Kelly, HSV V8 Supercar racer and owner of a Moorabbin-based Cessna 182, was at a photo shoot at Moorabbin Airport to show off the new HSV Avalanche AWD for Excelerate- the Holden HSV owners magazine.
Todd is a keen flier of the almost new Cessna 182 and operates it from the Peter Bini Advanced Flight Training hangar.
The HSV Avalanche is a new development for HSV- taking power performance and AWD capabilities and mating them to the award-winning Commodore estate body.
www.moorabbinairport.com.au /news08.htm   (82 words)

  
 Auto SOS - Opel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
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 Holden HSV Coupe 4 - Ultimatecarpage.com forums
Power is transferred to the tarmac through all four wheels via a traction control-based HSV Quad Drive permanent all wheel drive system, which is calibrated to provide exceptional grip in wide range of surface conditions.
It is further evidence of the unmatched levels of efficiency and flexibility being achieved by Holden's vehicle manufacturing operation in Elizabeth, South Australia.
They released ages ago, HSV upgraded it, and the XUV ute and wagon a couple of months ago, with the VZ spec electronic throttle and gearbox mods.
www.ultimatecarpage.com /forum/showthread.php?t=18310   (1265 words)

  
 HRT - Holden Racing Team - Mark Noske
Mark Noske steps up a rung in 1998 to the Mobil Holden Racing Team, from being part of the first "intake" of Holden Young Lions last year, where he drove the Young Lions Commodore at the Australian Grand Prix meeting and in the Sandown 500 and Primus 1000 at Bathurst.
The USA beckoned in 1996, where Noske raced in 7 of the 12 rounds of the American Formula Ford 2000 Championship and then it was back to Australia for his first taste of a V8 Touring car at Bathurst for a 9th place finish in the Gibson Motor Sport Commodore.
Mark made the jump to Formula Holden last year and after taking some time to come to terms with the Lola T93/50, produced some strong qualifying and race results late in the series.
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 Holden: Corporate Information: Holden News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Australian International Motor Show, 13 October 2005: Holden has shown the striking S3X concept SUV as the preview for a seven-seater Holden destined for Australia next year.
Holden is set to shift the balance in Australia’s light car market with a new age Barina starting below $13,000 with air conditioning as standard.
GM Holden is delivering more than $6000 of extra features in the sporty new special edition VZ Commodore Lumina sedan and wagon.
holden.com.au /www-holden/action/news?categoryID=5&articleID=1348&...   (279 words)

  
 Inside Line: Fastest Aussies Ever: Holden's VE Commodore E-Series Gets to 60 in Under 5 Seconds -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The HSV E-Series is based on the new VE Commodore sedan.
Holden Special Vehicles of Australia says this is the fastest car ever made Down Under: the E-Series.
MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia's Holden Special Vehicles has launched an E-Series performance sedan lineup based on the GM unit's freshly introduced VE Commodore.
www.edmunds.com /insideline/do/News/articleId=116593   (355 words)

  
 Mission possible for Tom's top cruisers - Motoring - CARSguide
Holden By Design and the red lion's two factory-backed V8 Supercar teams, HRT and HSV Dealer Team.
The objective is a fast-car factory, which is tapped to the road and racing work by the rest of the Walkinshaw empire, but takes things further for people who want everything from a little extra cornering or braking grip to an all-out custom car.
His achievements in motorsport and long association with Holden with road cars and racing give us a strong pedigree and point of difference in this aftermarket field.
carsguide.news.com.au /story/0,20384,19319290-21822,00.html   (538 words)

  
 Holden Special Vehicles 1988-2003 - Compare Price at Consumermatch.com
H.S.V. (Holden Special Vehicles), are produced from Australia G.M. Holden vehicles.
H.S.V. (Holden Special Vehicles), are produced from Australia G.M.-Holden vehicles.
Cars are modified to suit the enthusiast market, high performance V8Æs, body kits, performance suspension, up market interior all add to the finishing touches.
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 Holden Special Vehicles: See what people are saying right now on Technorati
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 Street Racing and Import Tuning Gallery - Concepts/2002 Holden Special Vehicles HRT
On June 16th 2003 Holden announced they would not be producing this car even with the 50 deposits on it.
ok....first of all, the vette packs a 6.0 liter not a 7 liter engine unless ur talking about the C5R which is a race car only...this holden is alot faster than a vette cuz the Z06 which is still faster than the C6 does 12.4 and 0-60 in 3.7 secs.
actually one of the nicest holdens to drive is the new VZ SS ute...
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 1999 Holden Maloo - Sport Truck Magazine
General Motors’ Holden division has really come through for the Australian sport truck enthusiast with a true dual-purpose vehicle that lives up to its name.
It’s powered by a 295hp, 350ci Holden V-8 engine and boasts one of the best power-to-weight ratios of any vehicle in the Holden family.
The Maloo is also armed with a tuned sport suspension that features high-performance springs, gas shocks, and an antisway bar up front and high-performance springs and air shocks out back.
www.sporttruck.com /featuredvehicles/1999_holden_maloo/index.html   (281 words)

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