Down-Under Muscle Mania - The 2007 HSV Commodore E-Series

Well, Auzzie V8 fans, here they are and this time, its official: the 2007 HSV E-Series Commodore in all its down-under glory. Although it is certain that HSV will unveil more powerfull versions of the auzzie muscle car in the near future, for now we'll have to be content with three E-Series versions of the 2007 Commodore: the Senator-Signature, the Clunsport R8 and and the GTS. Besides their visual differences, all three cars share an upgraded version of GM's 6.0 litre LS2 V8 producing a mere 412Hp - 307kW at 6000 rpm (from 398Hp - 297kW at 6000rpm) and 550Nm at 4400rpm (from 530Nm at 4400rpm) thanks to a revised intake and exhaust system.

Senator Signature highlights

- LS2 6 Litre V8 (307kW and 550Nm)
- 6L80 E six-speed automatic transmission
- HSV Premium Four-Piston Brake System
- Exclusive Luxury Performance body styling
- Unique LED rear lamps
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- U nique three-gauge dash-top binnacle
- Leather Performance suede seats
- Optional Light Urban trim (no-cost)
- ESC -Electronic Stability Control
- MRC -Magnetic Ride Control
- Unique HSV instrument cluster and steering wheel
- Front, side and curtain air bags -six in total
- Rain sensing wipers
- Rear roof mounted DVD Player

ClubSport R8 highlights

- HSV enhanced LS2 6 Litre V8 (307KW and 550Nm)
- Upgraded M10 version Tremec T56 six-speed manual
- Optional 6L80 E six-speed automatic transmission
- HSV Premium Four-Piston Brake System
- HSV E Series Touring Suspension package
- HSV Sports Performance body styling
- Unique LED rear lamps
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Unique three-gauge dash-top binnacle
- Sports cloth seats
- ESC -Electronic Stability Control
- Unique HSV instrument cluster and steering wheel
- Front, side and curtain air bags -six in total

GTS highlights

- HSV enhanced LS2 6 Litre V8 (307kW and 550Nm)
- Upgraded M10 version Tremec T56 six-speed manual
- Optional 6L80 E six-speed automatic transmission
- HSV Premium Four-Piston Brake System
- HSV Sports Performance body styling
- GTS specific body accenting
- Unique LED rear lamps
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Unique three-gauge dash-top binnacle
- Leather Performance suede seats
- Optional Red Hot trim (no-cost)
- ESC -Electronic Stability Control
- MRC -Magnetic Ride Control
- Unique HSV instrument cluster and steering wheel
- Front, side and curtain air bags -six in total

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