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Just checked out the new HSV range at their website. I like it execpt for the rear tail lights to small or something, just dont look right to me.

Only an extra 10kw was added taking peak power to 307kw, the GTS doesnt have any more power than the clubsport which is disapointing I thought it should have at least an extra 50kw or so. its suspention sounds impressive magnetic ride control (MRC) it offers different modes of handling/comfort. Anyway what do you all recon?

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Im a bit skeptical on the 0-100 time, mainly cos its a heavy mofo of a car......

But I quite like the new shape - I have seen the same red ss around the mount waverley, monash uni area - looks pretty nice. The only downfall is, the car is soo big, that I wont be able to see over the steering wheel....

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0-100 4.96 seconds? thats pretty f**kin fast for a holden

I'll believe the 0-100 time when I see it independently verified by Wheels/Motor magazines. They reckoned the old 300kW CB4 powered GTS commies could do 4-point-something, but they never did...and the new barge will be even heavier. Looks like Commonwhores are being riced-up at the factory these days....sorry, just remembered the '96 VS GTS-R 'Bannana Boat'.

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I'll believe the 0-100 time when I see it independently verified by Wheels/Motor magazines. They reckoned the old 300kW CB4 powered GTS commies could do 4-point-something, but they never did...and the new barge will be even heavier. Looks like Commonwhores are being riced-up at the factory these days....sorry, just remembered the '96 VS GTS-R 'Bannana Boat'.

They did get 5.1 seconds out of the VTII GTS from memory pretty darn quick. The base model is said to weigh 100kg's more than the previus model. So I recon the HSV version would not be much under 2 tonne bloody heavy for a sports car.

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The car is fine apart from the rear lights... A HUGE let down for the whole car.

Bad move by holden, more weight, worse fuel economy. But hell hopefully the LS2 + a little more top end power helps push it along quicker than the previous model..

Nothing wrong with going quicker and quicker from factory. :)

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Looking at it more closely it looks pretty good I think, lines flow pretty good. Other than that back bit above the light, thats a bit messed up with pannel joints. Seats look nice and comfy for the average person whos going to buy these. If its true about the braking then they pull up bloody fast.

Stereo I dunno about, I think 11 speakers is over kill if they were to do a true premium sound like the Audi A8 or something, but hey most people again wont know what its meant to be like, so they will think its cool.

Really end of the day doesnt matter cause they cant make anymore atm can they!

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