HSV R8 SV Black GEN-F2

BUILD 264/350 – ONLY 15,000 KLM – ONE OWNER

The Clubsport R8 SV Black is important because it’s the last time HSV will produce a naturally aspirated, Aussie-built V8 Commodore. It’s the last time the LS3 engine will ever be used by HSV and it’s the last time we’ll be able to kick back and listen to that monster V8 engine sing its silly song.

This special edition model is limited to just 350 units. Only 350 people will get their hands on this car locally and lay claim to owning a piece of automotive history.

How can you tell the R8 SV Black aside from a regular R8 SV? The range is based on the R8 LSA and in addition to four-piston AP racing brakes, it includes Satin Black 20-inch alloy wheels, black door surrounds and lower door accenting, shadow chrome exhaust tips and black badges.

Black fender vents and mirror scalps, along with a Satin Graphite lo-line spoiler finish the exterior styling. Inside the cabin, SV Black models get leather sports bucket seats, unique sill and ID plates, along with individual numbering.

Importantly, it’s the gear under the bonnet that impresses most. Sure, it’s not supercharged, but it doesn’t need to be – we’ll explain why shortly. It’s powered by a 6.2-litre naturally aspirated LS3 V8, which produces 340kW of power and 570Nm of torque.