Last HSV GTO Coupé To Be Given "The Ultimate Send Off" - Win The Last HSV GTO Coupé

[JoeT]

HSV Announce GTO Coupé Production Ends In August

Holden Special Vehicles
7 August 2006
www.hsv.com.au

As production of HSV’s legendary two-door sensation, the Coupé, enters its final phase it is set to be given the ultimate send off.

This final iteration carries all the world-class credentials of the current Z Series model (including the HSV-exclusive 6.0 litre LS2 V8 producing a sizzling 297kW @ 6000rpm and 530Nm @ 4400rpm) and is bolstered by an array of distinctive sporting and luxury highlights.

Called the ‘Signature Coupé’, this limited edition model is one megastar whose autograph is not to be missed.

Only 70 will be built and these will be the very last Coupés to flow down the HSV production line. As a result, the conventional HSV individual vehicle number system, which begins with build number one and counts upwards, is being reversed. Therefore, it will actually be a ‘countdown’ with the final Coupé off the line to be badged number one.

In the tradition of HSV limited edition models, the ‘Signature Coupé’ is packed full of exclusive styling cues, premium performance features and desirable appointments.

All 70 will come in the ever-popular Sting Red paintwork which, in this instance, has been enhanced with unique ‘Gloss Black’ accenting on the front and rear facias and ‘Signature’ badging on the rear deck lid. Shades of the awesome GTS-R show car can be clearly seen in the intricate design of the striking new 19-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels, which come complete with premium Yokohama tyres.

HSV’s AP Six-Piston Brake System brings standout braking performance to match the standout appearance. Still one of the most powerful braking packages fitted to any road car it features six-piston front callipers acting on huge 362mm cross-drilled and grooved rotors and at the rear four piston callipers and 343mm cross-drilled and grooved rotors.

Inside, the usual Coupé standard features (including full leather trim, climate control air-conditioning and Blaupunkt audio system) get a further lift with the addition of an HSV Sunroof, unique ‘Signature’ floor mats and the convenience of Bluetooth connectivity.

In recognition of the fact that these ‘end of an era’ models will quickly achieve collector’s edition status with many buyers, each of the 70 cars comes with a unique owner’s framed certificate.

Exceptional value for money is an HSV hallmark and ‘Signature Coupé’ is no exception – the recommended retail price of this ‘last of a true legend’ model has been set at just $83,990 (+ORC).

HSV Announce GTO Coupé Production With GTO 'Signature' Coupe

[Aych Es Vee]

looks HOT

[MrMax]

Looks like a catfish. Yet I still like it.

[mikmak]

I fitting finish but not the 427 that had been rumoured. I give it 1 month before there are 10 replicas on the front of VT wanna bes everywhere

[quinnp12]

If only I could have one...

[5.3Avalanche]

Originally Posted by Aych Es Vee

looks HOT

It does...but slap a Pontiac badge on there and everyone thinks it looks like a bloated Cavalier.

[61695]

Originally Posted by 5.3Avalanche

It does...but slap a Pontiac badge on there and everyone thinks it looks like a bloated Cavalier.

Sad aint it.

[Paul]

Originally Posted by MrMax

Looks like a catfish. Yet I still like it.

Ha! Now that you mention it.....

It still looks good though and I can't wait to see the next version of the coupe.

[61695]

Originally Posted by Paul

Ha! Now that you mention it.....

It still looks good though and I can't wait to see the next version of the coupe.

As a GTO.

[AndrewGS]

I would've never thought BBS RGRs would look that good on the VZ. If only Holden could've got 70 LS7s for these bad boys... but the LS2 is a good start.

[Rick_VT]

Originally Posted by mikmak

I fitting finish but not the 427 that had been rumoured. I give it 1 month before there are 10 replicas on the front of VT wanna bes everywhere

considering Holden has always said 300Kw is about the limit the VT-VZ series can handle there wasnt much chance of a big upgrade and with only 70 being made they wouldnt aprove much spending on engines either, we will all just have to wait for the new GTS for a bigger motor and serious power

[mmciau]

Originally Posted by Rick_VT

considering Holden has always said 300Kw is about the limit the VT-VZ series can handle there wasnt much chance of a big upgrade and with only 70 being made they wouldnt aprove much spending on engines either, we will all just have to wait for the new GTS for a bigger motor and serious power

I think Holden was aware of the public flogging it would cop from all the do-gooders if it "brashly" stated its vehicles exceeded 297KW.

Mike

[GMinTheDriveway]

My (Holden) runs 353kW at the wheels. No way would I have settled for less. R.I.P. Aussie GTO

[jzEllis]

Originally Posted by 5.3Avalanche

It does...but slap a Pontiac badge on there and everyone thinks it looks like a bloated Cavalier.

dumb Americans..........

[AndrewGS]

Originally Posted by GMinTheDriveway

My (Holden) runs 353kW at the wheels. No way would I have settled for less. R.I.P. Aussie GTO

473HP at the wheels? Nice!