Engineering:Holden Special Vehicles Senator

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Short description: Australian luxury performance car
Holden Special Vehicles Senator
2010 HSV Senator Signature (VE II)
Overview
ManufacturerHolden Special Vehicles
Production1992–2017
AssemblyAustralia:
Notting Hill, Victoria
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 HEC 5000i V8
  • 5.7L HSV stroker V8
  • 5.7L 'LS1' V8
  • 6.0L 'LS2' V8
  • 6.2L 'LS3' V8
  • 6.2L 'LSA' supercharged V8
Chronology
PredecessorHSV SV91

The Holden Special Vehicles Senator (HSV Senator) is a performance-luxury sedan produced by Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) from 1992 to 2017.

It was based on the Holden Berlina and Holden Calais.[1]

Background

When introduced in 1992 the Senator was the most luxurious model in the HSV range, replacing the HSV SV91.[2] The fourth iteration of the 'SV' series of models which started in 1988.[3] The first iteration of the series, the HSV SV88, was also the first vehicle to be badged under the Holden Special Vehicles marque.[4] In 2008 a 20th anniversary model celebrating the SV88 was released, the Senator SV08.[5]

History

The VP Series Senator and Senator 500i were released in 1992, based on the Holden Berlina. It added independent rear suspension and an anti-lock braking system, new wheels, interior, and a body kit.[2][6] In 1993, the VR Series Senator 185i and 215i were released. It added the option for a spoiler.[7][8][9] In 1995, the VS Series Senator 185i and 215i were released. It came with 10-spoke wheels and two suspension options; Sport and Touring.[10][11]

The VT Series Senator Signature was released in 1997, with the Senator 195i and Senator 220i.[12][13] The VTII Series Senator was released in 1999, replacing the previous model's Holden V8 engines with the LS1 V8. A performance pack option added new suspension, brakes, seats, 18-inch alloy wheels from the WH Grange, optional satellite navigation, sunroof, and sound system.[14][13] The Senator Signature wagon was released in 1997, selling 27 total units.[15][16]

The VX Series Senator Signature 255i was released in 2000 with the Senator 300i releasing in 2001.[17][12][18] The SV300 was released in 2001. The SV300 was only produced with the six-speed T-56 manual gearbox, 134 units were produced.[17][12][5]. The Y Series Senator and Senator Signature were released in 2002. The Signature came with 19-inch wheels, the Premium Brake System, a calibrated suspension called 'Luxury 3', cross-drilled and ventilated brake discs, and four-piston calipers.[19][20] The Z Series Senator was released in 2004.[21]

The E Series Senator Signature was released in 2006. It included Magnetic Ride Control, with calibration was set to 'luxury' by default with a 'Performance' able to be enabled by a button, and 19-inch wheels.[22][23][24] The E Series 2 was released in 2009 and added daytime running lights.[25] The E Series 3 was released in 2010, adding a petrol/LPG bi-fuel option with liquid propane injection (LPI), a blind spot monitor, and optional bi-modal exhaust.[26][27][28] Alongside other HSV models, the Senator began export to Singapore in 2010.[29]

2008 HSV Senator Signature SV08

HSV unveiled the limited run Senator SV08 at the 2008 Australian International Motor Show for the 20th anniversary of the HSV SV88. It used six-speed Tremec TR-6060 for the manual transmission. It came standard with 20-inch 'Pentagon' wheels. 50 units were produced, 20 manual and 30 automatic.[30][31][32]

The Gen-F Senator Signature was released in 2013.[33][34] The Gen-F2 Senator Signature was released in 2016.[35][36] The Senator was discontinued in 2017.[37][38][2]

Reception

The Senator competed with BMW 5 Series and other European luxury cars.[39][6] It also competed against Ford Performance Vehicles' Force,[40][41] and its replacement model the GT-E.[42]

Powertrain

Powertrains
Model Engine Power Torque Transmission
VP Senator (1992–1993) 5.0-litre Holden V8 engine 180 kW (241 hp) 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft)[43] four-speed automatic
six-speed manual
VP Senator 5000i (1992–1993) 5.0-litre HEC 5000i V8 engine 200 kW (268 hp) 411 N⋅m (303 lb⋅ft)[43] four-speed automatic
VR Senator 185i (1993–1995) 5.0-litre Holden V8 engine 185 kW (248 hp) 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft)[8] four-speed automatic
six-speed manual
VR Senator 215i (1993–1995) 5.0-litre Holden V8 engine 215 kW (288 hp) 475 N⋅m (350 lb⋅ft)[8] four-speed automatic
six-speed manual
VS Senator 185i (1995–1997) 5.0-litre Holden V8 engine 185 kW (248 hp) 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft)[11] automatic
five-speed manual
VS Senator 185i (1995–1997) 5.0-litre Holden V8 engine 215 kW (288 hp) 475 N⋅m (350 lb⋅ft)[11] six-speed manual
VT Senator 195i (1997–1999) 5.0-litre Holden V8 engine 195 kW (261 hp) 430 N⋅m (317 lb⋅ft)[44] four-speed automatic
six-speed manual
VT Senator 220i (1997–1999) 5.7-litre HSV Stroker V8 220 kW (295 hp) 475 N⋅m (350 lb⋅ft)[44] four-speed automatic
six-speed manual
VTII Senator and Senator Signature (1999–2000) 5.7-litre LS1 V8 250 kW (335 hp) 473 N⋅m (349 lb⋅ft)[13] automatic
six-speed manual
VX Senator 255i (2000–2002) 5.7-litre LS1 V8 255 kW (342 hp) 475 N⋅m (350 lb⋅ft)[17] automatic
VX Senator 300i and SV300 (2000–2002) 5.7-litre LS1 V8 300 kW (402 hp) 510 N⋅m (376 lb⋅ft)[17] six-speed manual
VY Senator (2002–2003) 5.7-litre LS1 V8 260 kW (349 hp) 475 N⋅m (350 lb⋅ft)[45]
VYII Senator (2003–2005) 5.7-litre LS1 V8 285 kW (382 hp) 510 N⋅m (376 lb⋅ft)[45]
VZ Senator (2005–2007) 6.0-litre LS2 V8 297 kW (398 hp) 530 N⋅m (391 lb⋅ft)[46]
VE Senator (2007–2008) 6.0-litre LS2 V8 307 kW (412 hp) 550 N⋅m (406 lb⋅ft)[47] six-speed automatic
six-speed manual
VE Senator (2008–2010) 6.2-litre LS3 V8 317 kW (425 hp) 550 N⋅m (406 lb⋅ft)[47]
VE Senator (2010–2013) 6.2-litre LS3 V8 325 kW (436 hp) 550 N⋅m (406 lb⋅ft)[47] six-speed automatic
six-speed manual
VF Senator (2013–2016) 6.2-litre LS3 V8 400 kW (536 hp) 570 N⋅m (420 lb⋅ft)[48] six-speed automatic
manual
VFII Senator (2016–2017) 6.2-litre LS3 V8 400 kW (536 hp) 671 N⋅m (495 lb⋅ft)[35] six-speed automatic
six-speed manual
VFII Senator '30 years' (2017) 6.2-litre LS3 V8 410 kW (550 hp) 691 N⋅m (510 lb⋅ft)[49] six-speed automatic

References

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  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Carey, Dave (14 June 2018). "Holden models A-Z - part two". https://www.streetmachine.com.au/features/holden-models-a-to-z-part-two. 
  3. ↑ "In for special treatment". The Canberra Times (Canberra, Australia): p. 19. 22 November 1991. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article122392296. 
  4. ↑ "The history of HSV: 1987-2018". 18 July 2023. https://www.streetmachine.com.au/features/hsv-history. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Affat, Alex (12 July 2020). "HSV SV300: Fast Car History Lesson". https://www.whichcar.com.au/features/hsv-sv300-fast-car-history-lesson. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Senator wins poll position". The Australian Jewish News (Victoria, Australia): p. 19. 4 December 1992. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article261664829. 
  7. ↑ "Advertising". The Canberra Times (Australian Capital Territory, Australia): p. 17. 27 October 1995. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article130566506. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "HSV VR Senator 185i and 215i". https://hsvdatabase.com.au/hsv-vr-senator-185i-215i/. 
  9. ↑ "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. 
  10. ↑ 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. 
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  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 "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. 
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 "HSV VTII Senator and Senator Signature". https://hsvdatabase.com.au/hsv-vtii-senator-senator-signature/. 
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  16. ↑ 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/. 
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 "HSV VX Senator". https://hsvdatabase.com.au/hsv-vx-senator/. 
  18. ↑ "HSV Press Release - Senator 300". http://www.hsv.com.au/news/2001/senator3000.htm. 
  19. ↑ Carey, John (1 February 2003). "HSV Senator 2003 Review". https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/hsv-vy-senator-3660/. 
  20. ↑ "HSV VY Series 2002 Review - carsales.com.au". https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/hsv-vy-series-3661/. 
  21. ↑ "HSV Senator". https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/hsv-senator-20050331-14s4l/. 
  22. ↑ "R8, GTS and Senator lead E-Series charge". 21 August 2006. https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/r8-gts-and-senator-lead-e-series-charge-1578/. 
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  28. ↑ Brogan, Matt (29 September 2010). "HSV E3 Series 2010 Review". https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/hsv-e3-series-21797/. 
  29. ↑ Pettendy, Marton (26 November 2010). "HSV heads to Singapore". https://www.goauto.com.au/news/hsv/e-series-3/hsv-heads-to-singapore/2010-11-26/22188.html. 
  30. ↑ "HSV Senator SV08 review". 1 March 2008. https://www.whichcar.com.au/reviews/hsv-senator-sv08. 
  31. ↑ Fallah, Alborz (9 October 2008). "HSV GTS 40th and Senator SV08 2008 AIMS". https://www.drive.com.au/news/hsv-gts-40th-and-senator-sv08-2008-aims/. 
  32. ↑ Klose, Steane (11 October 2008). "2009 HSV Senator Signature SV08 And 40 Years Of GTS Limited Editions". https://www.drive.com.au/news/2009-hsv-senator-signature-sv08-and-40-years-of-gts/. 
  33. ↑ "HSV Senator new car review". https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/hsv-senator-new-car-review-20150212-3q27e/. 
  34. ↑ DeGasperi, Daniel (6 June 2013). "HSV Gen-F Senator Review". https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/hsv-gen-f-senator-review/. 
  35. ↑ 35.0 35.1 "2016 HSV Senator Signature LSA Review". https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/2016-hsv-senator-signature-lsa-review/. 
  36. ↑ Newman, Scott (15 November 2016). "2016 HSV Senator Signature review". https://www.whichcar.com.au/reviews/2016-hsv-senator-signature-review. 
  37. ↑ Ottley, Stephen (3 January 2018). "HSV builds final Commodore". https://www.drive.com.au/news/hsv-builds-final-commodore/. 
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  39. ↑ ""Senator should be shopped against Euros" -- HSV boss". 24 August 2006. https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/senator-should-be-shopped-against-euros-hsv-boss-1616/. 
  40. ↑ Sinclair, Mike (26 October 2006). "FPV Force gunning for Senator". https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/fpv-force-gunning-for-senator-2126/. 
  41. ↑ Newman, Scott (18 March 2018). "2006-2007 FPV Force 6/8: Fast Car History Lesson". https://www.whichcar.com.au/features/2006-2007-fpv-force-6-8-fast-car-history-lesson. 
  42. ↑ Gratton, Ken (5 June 2008). "FPV GT 2008 Review". https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/fpv-gt-gt-p-gt-e-pursuit-and-super-pursuit-6562/. 
  43. ↑ 43.0 43.1 "HSV VP Senator and Senator 5000i". https://hsvdatabase.com.au/hsv-vp-senator-and-senator-5000i/. 
  44. ↑ 44.0 44.1 "HSV VT Senator 195i and 220i". https://hsvdatabase.com.au/hsv-vt-senator-195i-220i/. 
  45. ↑ 45.0 45.1 "HSV VY Senator". https://hsvdatabase.com.au/hsv-vy-senator/. 
  46. ↑ "HSV VZ Senator". https://hsvdatabase.com.au/hsv-vz-senator/. 
  47. ↑ 47.0 47.1 47.2 "HSV E Series Senator and SV08". https://hsvdatabase.com.au/hsv-ve-senator/. 
  48. ↑ "HSV Gen-F Senator". https://hsvdatabase.com.au/hsv-vf-senator/. 
  49. ↑ 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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