Engineering:Holden Special Vehicles Senator

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Holden Special Vehicles Senator
2010 HSV Senator Signature (VE II)
Overview
ManufacturerHolden (General Motors)
Holden Special Vehicles
Production1992–2017
AssemblyAustralia: Clayton, Victoria
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size car
Body style
PlatformGM V platform (1992–2006)
GM Zeta Platform (2006–2017)
RelatedHolden Commodore
HSV ClubSport
HSV Grange
HSV GTS
HSV Maloo
Powertrain
Engine
  • 5.0L '5000i' HEC V8
  • 5.7L HSV stroker V8
  • 5.7L 'LS1' V8
  • 6.0L 'LS2' V8
  • 6.2L 'LS3' V8
  • 6.2L 'LSA' supercharged V8

The Holden Special Vehicles Senator (HSV Senator) is a performance full-size luxury sedan, built by Holden's designated performance vehicle division, Holden Special Vehicles (HSV), produced from 1992 to 2017.

History

The VP Series Senator released in 1992. The Senator had a 5.0-litre Holden V8 engine at 180 kW (241 hp), the Senator 5000i 200 kW (268 hp).[1][2]

In 1993 the VR Series Senator released. The Senator 185i had a 5.0-litre Holden V8 at 185 kW (248 hp), the Senator 215i had a 5.7-litre 'stroker' Holden V8 at 215 kW (288 hp).[3][4][5] In 1995 the VS Series Senator released. The Senator 185i having a 5.0-litre Holden V8 at 185 kW (248 hp), the Senator 215i had a 5.7-litre Holden V8 at 215 kW (288 hp).[6][7]

The VT Series Senator Signature released in 1997. The Senator 195i had a 5.0-litre Holden V8 at 195 kW (261 hp), the Senator 220i had a 5.7-litre 'stroker' Holden V8 at 220 kW (295 hp).[8] The VTII Series Senator released in 1999, with a 5.7-litre LS1 engine producing 250 kW (335 hp).[9][10] The Senator Signature wagon was released in 1997, selling 27 total units.[11][12]

The VX Series Senator Signature 255i released in 2000, with a LS1 at 255 kW (342 hp). The Senator 300i and SV300 released in 2001 with a 5.7-litre 'C4B' engine, a Callaway tuned LS1 at 300 kW (402 hp).[13][14][15] The Y Series Senator and Senator Signature released in 2002, with a LS1 engine at 260 kW (349 hp), the Y II Series increased the power to 285 kW (382 hp).[16][17] The Z Series Senator released in 2004, with a 6.0-litre LS2 engine at 297 kW (398 hp).[18]

The E Series Senator Signature released in 2006, with a 6.0-litre LS2 at 307 kW (412 hp), later transitioning to a 6.2-litre LS3 at 317 kW (425 hp).[19][20] In 2008 the limited run Senator SV08 released, it used the six-speed Tremec TR-6060 manual transmission.[21] The E Series 3 released in 2010, adding a bi-fuel option, running on petrol and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), using liquid propane injection (LPI).[22][23]

The Gen-F Senator Signature released in 2013, with a LS3 at 340 kW (456 hp).[24] The Gen-F2 Senator Signature released in 2016, with a supercharged 6.2-litre LSA engine at 400 kW (536 hp).[25][26] In 2015 the 'Senator SV' released.[27] In 2017 the Senator Signature '30 Years' edition was released, powered by a supercharged LSA engine at 410 kW (550 hp).[28] The Senator was discontinued in 2017.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Carey, Dave (14 June 2018). "Holden models A-Z - part two". https://www.streetmachine.com.au/features/holden-models-a-to-z-part-two. 
  2. ↑ "Senator wins poll position". The Australian Jewish News (Victoria, Australia): p. 19. 4 December 1992. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article261664829. 
  3. ↑ "Advertising". The Canberra Times (Australian Capital Territory, Australia): p. 17. 27 October 1995. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article130566506. 
  4. ↑ "HSV VR Senator 185i and 215i – HSV Database". https://hsvdatabase.com.au/hsv-vr-senator-185i-215i/. 
  5. ↑ "Motoring Holden's flash new Senator". The Canberra Times (Australian Capital Territory, Australia): p. 18. 10 September 1995. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article127246069. 
  6. ↑ Carey, John (28 September 2017). "1995 Holden Commodore: Refining the roar". https://www.whichcar.com.au/features/39-years-of-holden-commodore/1995-holden-commodore-refining-the-roar. 
  7. ↑ "HSV VR Senator 185i and 215i – HSV Database". https://hsvdatabase.com.au/hsv-vs-senator-185i-215i/. 
  8. ↑ "HSV VT Senator 195i and 220i – HSV Database". https://hsvdatabase.com.au/hsv-vt-senator-195i-220i/. 
  9. ↑ Mathers, Jim (October 1999). "HSV Senator Signature review". http://racq.com.au/cps/rde/xchg/racq_cms_production/hs.xsl/New_Car_Rev_Foun_No_RHC_motor_buysell_reviewnew_hsvsenatorsignature_ENA_HTML.htm. 
  10. ↑ "HSV VTII Senator and Senator Signature – HSV Database". https://hsvdatabase.com.au/hsv-vtii-senator-senator-signature/. 
  11. ↑ "HSV special feature: A wagon and a six-cylinder HSV (1997-1998)". https://www.drive.com.au/news/hsv-special-feature-a-wagon-and-a-sixcylinder-hsv-19971998-20071220-142vf/. 
  12. ↑ Fallah, Alborz (18 December 2008). "2008 HSV Clubsport R8 Tourer First Steer". https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/2008-hsv-clubsport-r8-tourer-first-steer/. 
  13. ↑ "HSV VX Senator Signature and Senator 300i – HSV Database". https://hsvdatabase.com.au/hsv-vx-senator/. 
  14. ↑ "HSV: A timeline of Aussie-made muscle - carsales.com.au". https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/hsv-a-timeline-of-aussie-made-muscle-105865/?isModal=true. 
  15. ↑ Affat, Alex (12 July 2020). "HSV SV300: Fast Car History Lesson". https://www.whichcar.com.au/features/hsv-sv300-fast-car-history-lesson. 
  16. ↑ "HSV VY Series 2002 Review - carsales.com.au". https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/hsv-vy-series-3661/. 
  17. ↑ "HSV VY II 2003 Review - carsales.com.au". https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/hsv-vy-ii-4785/. 
  18. ↑ "HSV Senator". https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/hsv-senator-20050331-14s4l/. 
  19. ↑ "Buying a used HSV E Series 2006-2009 - carsales.com.au". https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/buying-used-hsv-e-series-2006-09-32367/. 
  20. ↑ "HSV introduces LS3 - carsales.com.au". https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/hsv-introduces-ls3-6441/. 
  21. ↑ "HSV Senator SV08 review". 29 February 2008. https://www.whichcar.com.au/reviews/hsv-senator-sv08. 
  22. ↑ Hagon, Toby (3 October 2016). "Quick spin: HSV Senator Signature". https://www.drive.com.au/news/quick-spin-hsv-senator-signature-20130116-2cupn/. 
  23. ↑ Hammerton, Ron (21 September 2010). "First drive: HSV holds E3 price rise to $1000". https://www.goauto.com.au/new-models/hsv/e-series-3/first-drive-hsv-holds-e3-price-rise-to-1000/2010-09-21/16312.html. 
  24. ↑ "HSV Senator new car review". https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/hsv-senator-new-car-review-20150212-3q27e/. 
  25. ↑ "2016 HSV Senator Signature LSA Review". https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/2016-hsv-senator-signature-lsa-review/. 
  26. ↑ Newman, Scott (15 November 2016). "2016 HSV Senator Signature review". https://www.whichcar.com.au/reviews/2016-hsv-senator-signature-review. 
  27. ↑ "HSV launches limited edition Senator SV". https://www.goauto.com.au/new-models/hsv/senator/sv/hsv-launches-limited-edition-senator-sv/2015-02-16/18169.html. 
  28. ↑ Gardner, Daniel (31 March 2017). "2017 HSV Senator Signature 30 Years". https://www.whichcar.com.au/reviews/2017-hsv-senator-signature-30-years-review. 

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