Holden Special Vehicles - E Series – First Generation (2006–08)

E Series – First Generation (2006–08)

An all-new Holden Commodore chassis, known as the VE was unveiled in July 2006. Following this, a new range of "E" Series HSV models were released in August 2006.

Changes to the exhaust system yielded a 10 kW (14 PS; 13 hp) increase in power (see below) for the LS2 to 307 kW (417 PS; 412 hp). Extensive modifications to the base VE Commodore sheetmetal and interior were introduced, most notably the unique LED taillights and distinctive side vents. The new GM 6L80-E 6 speed automatic transmission from the VE Commodore is offered, and Electronic Stability Control is standard on all models.

The GTS and Senator Signature additionally feature switchable Magnetic Ride Control to improve ride and handling. As such, the E series represents HSV's most expensive model developments in its history, with the MRC suspension system alone costing A$4.5 million. In October, a new Grange model based on the Holden WM Caprice was released featuring the same V8 and MRC suspension as the Senator Signature and GTS, albeit with its own unique settings.

Hsv also released a Hsv Senator Signature SV08 which is released in a limited run of 20 manual and 30 automatic units.

The HSV Senator Signature SV08 comes with lower paint-outs, sill plates and extra chrome accents on the side mirrors and door handles. The HSV Senator Signature SV08 on 20" Pentagon wheels as standard and features a Magnetic Ride Control suspension with Sport mode and a front and rear Park Assist system.

The HSV Senator Signature SV08 is powered by a V8 engine developing 317 kW coupled with a new Tremec TR6060 gearbox.

In August 2008, HSV launched its new flagship model, the W427. This car is based on the GTS, but carries a 7.0 L LS7 V8 engine along with larger brakes, strengthened gearbox, revised suspension and unique MRC settings. The W427 is the most powerful car ever made in Australia with power outputs of 510 PS (375 kW; 503 bhp) @ 7000 rpm and 640 N·m (470 lb·ft) @ 5000 rpm. It is also the most expensive, at $155 500.

On 28 March 2008, HSV announced that the LS3 6.2 litre engine would be fitted to all E-Series models (with the exception of the LS7 W427) from April 2008. The LS3 power output is 317 kW (431 PS; 425 hp), whilst peak torque has not increased over the LS2. 12 May 2008 saw the announcement of a new HSV E Series model; the HSV "Tourer". This new model, based on the VE Holden Sportwagon was later officially released in September 2008.

• Clubsport R8
• Grange
• GTS
• Senator Signature
• Maloo R8
• Clubsport R8 20th Anniversary Edition (see Limited Editions)
• W427
• Clubsport R8 Tourer
• GXP Clubsport
• GXP MALOO