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HSV GTS-R 215i (VS)



While previous HSV cars had been limited to a 5.0-liter displacement to allow them to compete in Group A races, the VS GTS-R sports a 5.7-liter engine providing 288 horsepower, with an extra 13-20 horsepower being available with the optional engine blueprinting package. Combustion chambers are matched, compression ratios equalized at 8.85:1, camshaft-timing optimized and all reciprocating parts balanced as part of the blueprinting process. Other features on the GTS-R include the T56 6-speed manual transmission, independent rear suspension, Hydratrak differential, a low restriction stainless steel exhaust system, the most un-subtle carbon fibre rear wing, 17-inch wheels and a yellow paint job inside and out. Only 85 of these cars have ever been built, and all sold at a price of about $76,000 AUSD for the base model, plus another $10,500 for the engine upgrade. Oh, and forget about ever getting your hands on one if you don't live in Australia or New Zealand! - by Traian Popescu

Specifications Standard / Blueprinting Package

Base Price, AUSD 76,000 / 86,500 Engine Type OHV 16-valve V8
Powertrain Layout Front engine, RWD Displacement, cc 5737
Horsepower@rpm 288@4800 / 301-308 Torque, lb-ft@rpm 350@3600
Curb Weight, lb - 0-62 mph, sec 6.6/6.1
1/4 mile, sec 14.8@96.3 / 14.4@100.3 600 ft slalom, mph -
70-0 mph, ft - Top speed, mph 150+