Review: HSV E2 GTS & Clubsport R8 - 317kW/425hp LS3 Fun!

[mikmak]

Originally Posted by FISH

I got to check out the new HSV's at Zupps on sunday, and you are right. they look great in person. That rear is well thought out and does not look like may of those crappy lancer body kits you see around, as I though it did when I first seen the pics. At the front I would still ditch the new bonnet, but the rest of the front on the colours I seen looked fine.

Mikmak, your slipping mate.

Orly. Yet you refuse to share?

[Calais6666]

Originally Posted by mikmak

I'm warming to the pics, but I suppose I'll just have to go and look at some in the flesh. (*sigh* if I have to.) ........

The GTS Rear probably looks the best with its eye wateringly tech-sharp looking wheels, but the LEDs need to be a little less prominent IMO. But then, I probably wouldn't buy one anyway.

Saw a Clubbie in the flesh today. I see a lot of Porsche 911 in the front and rear bumper vents. Looked great though, even without the black fill in on the front, but how confusing is the 'E' Series getting - 307KW / 317KW and now 325KW.

Oh well, have to keep dreaming about the black W427 at Bathurst - that was one fine looking motor car.

[VS Ute 5Litre]

If i could justify it i'd have a new E2 Maloo tomorrow

[Novak454]

OK, I'd sell the GTO and the Vibe and have that R8 wagon as my daily driver tomorrow. Oh wait, I can't get one here...
There's one more loyal GM sale lost due to product planning... nice job GM.

[samy1691]

Where the hell have all the designers from the 60's gone? They can't all be dead. This car looks like a committee design.......at least 10 guys with input................uggggggghhhhh!

[ZeeTwentyFour]

Where does the extra 8KW of power come from in the GTS vs. the R8?

[Generation IV]

Originally Posted by ZeeTwentyFour

Where does the extra 8KW of power come from in the GTS vs. the R8?

Exclusive exhaust system. Its a bi-modal one, and you can option it on the other models but its still a different version of the GTS's. The GTS exhaust system is less restrictive and louder and an ECU tune. The power difference is noticable at the top end and in-gear acceleration

[ImportXtremenes]

If it didn`t have the Hood Scoop, the car would look completely perfect.

[ZeeTwentyFour]

Originally Posted by Generation IV

Exclusive exhaust system. Its a bi-modal one, and you can option it on the other models but its still a different version of the GTS's. The GTS exhaust system is less restrictive and louder and an ECU tune. The power difference is noticable at the top end and in-gear acceleration

Ahh thank you