Holden Special Vehicles VL SS Group A SV
| Holden Special Vehicles VL SS Group A SV | |
|---|---|
1986 HSV VL SS Group A SV | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Holden Special Vehicles |
| Production | 1988 |
| Assembly | Australia: Notting Hill, Victoria |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size |
| Body style |
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| Platform | GM V platform |
| Related | Holden Commodore (VL) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed BorgWarner 'BT5G' manual |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | HDT VL SS Group A |
| Successor | HSV VN SS Group A |
The Holden Special Vehicles VL SS Group A SV (also known as Walkinshaw or Walky) is a limited run 'homologation special' car produced by Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) for Group A racing.[1] It was unveiled at the 1987 Sydney Motor Show.[2] It was the first model produced by Holden Special Vehicles.[3][4]
It is based on the Holden Commodore (VL), it was only produced with 'Panorama Silver' paintwork. It had a 5.0-litre Holden V8 engine producing 180 kW (241 hp) and 380 N⋅m (280 lb⋅ft) of torque. It was only available with a five-speed manual transmission, a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration of 6.7 seconds, and quarter mile (402 metres) time of 14.9 seconds, and had a large rear spoiler. It was the first V8 model to use fuel injection.[1][3]
750 units were produced, the initial 500 as required for Group A racing and an additional 250 due to high demand. News of the Holden Commodore (VN) release caused demand for the additional 250 units to slow.[3][4]
References
- ^ a b Smy, Damion (29 November 2024). "Last VL SS Group A SV 'Walkinshaw' built could set new record sale price". drive.com.au. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
- ^ Kenwright, Joe (4 November 2007). "When is HSV's Anniversary?". carsales.com.au. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
- ^ a b c Maric, Paul (1 February 2017). "Five great moments in HSV history". drive.com.au. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
- ^ a b Enright, Andy (18 April 2025). "Modern Classic: VL Commodore, 1986 ~ 1988". Wheels. Retrieved 20 November 2025.