HSV Clubsport 317 LS3 R8 Sedan Specifications
STANDARD FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS
General
Release date: 26th March 2008
Model generation: 6
Model year: 2009
Previous version name: 307 LS2 R8
Version id: 15,846,908
Trim level: R8, Onyx leather interior
RRP: A$67,049 (Excludes on road costs)
Motor


6,162 cc (376 cu in) LS3 Chevrolet V8, alloy block with cast iron cylinder liners
Fuel: 98 RON PULP
Power: 317 kW / 431 HP DIN @ 6,000 rpm;
Torque: 550 Nm / 406 lb/ft @ 4,600 rpm
Multi-point injection fuel system
Bore: 4.06" / 103.25mm
Stroke: 3.62" / 92.0mm
Changes over the 6.0L LS2 motor:
LS7 style large port/large valve high flow cylinder heads, with larger capacity, straighter intake ports and redesigned exhaust ports
New aluminium block casting with larger bores, with revisions and machining in the bulkheads that enhance its strength and improve bay to bay breathing.
New, larger pistons designed for high rpm performance
9% larger 2.16" (55mm) intake valves with lightweight hollow stems enabling a 6,600 rpm capability
1.60" (40.4mm) exhaust valves
Offset intake-side rocker arms
New cam with a 5% higher intake lift from 0.521" to 0.551" (13.25mm to 14mm) and revised timing to optimise the higher lift intake profile
A new, acoustically tuned intake manifold of a composite design that improves runner to runner variation and reduces airflow losses
Exhaust
Dual stainless steel exhaust
HSV 4 into 2 into 1 tubular extractor system
High performance quad outlet pipes
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive via a T56 M10 Tremec six-speed manual transmission
Ratios: 1st 3.01; 2nd 2.07; 3rd 1.43; 4th 1.00; 5th 0.84 & 6th 0.57
Rear limited slip differential with HSV specific 3.7:1 ratio
Handling
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Electronic Traction Control (TCS) via ABS & engine management
HSV specific sports touring suspension.
Front suspension: MacPherson strut with direct acting stabilizer bar and progressive rate coil springs
Rear suspension: Multi-link independent rear suspension (IRS)with stabilizer bar and progressive rate coil springs
Variable ratio rack and pinion power steering
Brakes

Front brakes: 365mm slotted and ventilated discs, Four piston HSV design AP Racing calipers
Rear brakes: 350mm slotted and ventilated discs, Four piston HSV design AP Racing calipers
Four-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic brake assist system (EBA)
Electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheels: HSV alloy, 19 inch diameter rim, 8.0 inches wide
Rear Wheels: HSV alloy, 19 inch diameter rim, 9.5 inches wide
Front Tyres: Bridgestone Potenza RE05 245/40/19 98Y
Rear Tyres: Bridgestone Potenza RE05 275/35/19 96Y
Full size spare wheel and tyre (as per front wheel and tyre)
Driver

Leather covered HSV unique multi-function steering wheel with height and reach adjustment
Multi-function steering controls for Sound System, Trip Computer and Blue Tooth Phone
Multi-function driver display featuring Trip Computer and Sound System information, External temperature, Clock
Priority key with central locking. Stores settings for climate control, sound system, trip computer, speed alert, headlamp and interior lighting time delay options
Alloy faced pedals
Luxury trim alloy & leather on gearknob and alloy look on center floor console
Cruise Control
Rear Park Assist
Power exterior mirrors, body colour coded
Road speed dependent intermittent wipers
Automatic headlamp mode. Switches on at twilight or low light
Headlamps auto-off feature (variable delay)
Trip computer with triple display, including average speed, Odometer/Tripmeter/Trip time, Distance/Time to go, Average fuel consumption, Digital speedometer, Visual and audible speed warning, Trip A and Trip B simultaneous tracking, Fuel used/range, Service reminder (appears 1,000km before service is due)
HSV Sports Instrument Cluster with Tachometer
HSV Sports triple centre guages (Voltage, Oil temp. and Oil pressure)
Bluetooth phone connectivity
12v power outlet: front
Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
Cabin

Electronically controlled climate control air conditioning and ventilation system with rear outlet. Dual zone climate control for driver and front passenger
6.5" multi-function display colour LCD screen and DVD player. Displays stereo, heating and air conditioning information.
Power windows. Driver and front passenger express down.
Front centre sliding armrest with leather trim
Rear seat centre armrest
Vanity mirror, driver and passenger. Illuminated with cover
Sunglasses holder
Satin Chrome finish interior door handles
Passenger overhead assist handles; rear with coat hooks
Two front reading lamps
Seating


HSV Sports seats with Onyx leather trim
Ergonomically enhanced side and rear bolsters. Contoured foam for greater comfort and lateral support
4 way electric adjustment with fore/aft, height, and tilt adjustment on driver's seat.
Reclining front seats, both with adjustable lumbar support
Front seat center armrest
Rear seat center armrest with trunk access
Front seat back storage
Front seats and rear seats cup holders fixed
Seating for five passengers
Security
Immobilizer
Remote control priority "flip" key operates central locking, enables/disables alarm system, unlocks boot, disables remote boot release in glove box when locking.
Automatic interior illumination when engine is turned off.
Automatic operation of exterior lamps when unlock is pressed to show location of car at night.
Automatic operation of interior lamps when unlock is pressed for driver safety at night.
Horn sounds if either front door is ajar when remote locking
"HSVDNA" developed by DataDots is invisible to the naked eye, is applied to various components of the vehicle and contains the vehicles specific VIV number. Components cannot be removed from the vehicle without detection by the relevant authorities.
Sound system only operates in original vehicle
Sound
Blaupunkt audio system with AM/FM, Disc Autochanger and six-disc remote changer CD player reads MP3
Eleven speakers including sub-woofers. Total 230 watts. Speed dependent volume control
Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
Safety
Dual stage airbags for driver and front passenger
Side impact airbags for driver and front passenger
Front and rear side curtain airbags
Front lap/sash front seat belts with load limiters and pyrotechnic pre-tensioners
Front seatbelt sash height adjustable
Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats to help reduce the risk of whiplash injury in a collision from behind
Three head restraints on rear seats
Rear Parking distance sensors
Cargo net in boot
Crash test results ANCAP 4 star
Road Safety Emergency mode after seat belt pre-tensioners are triggered. On-board computer turns engine and fuel pump off. Unlocks doors. Turns hazard lights and interior lamp on, if battery power is available
Exterior


HSV Clubsport "Performance" body kit including unique design colour coded front and rear bumpers, sports grille, side skirts and E series side venting in front mudguards with an integrated turn signal.
HSV "Performance" trunk mounted spoiler
Projector beam lens halogen bulb headlights
Front projector fog lights
HSV specific LED tailights incorporating LED rear turn signals for maximum visibility in all driving conditions
Full galvanized non-corrosive body
Performance
Maximum speed: 250 km/h / 155 mph (limited)
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.96 secs
Braking in dry conditions from 100 km/h: 36 metres
Dimensions
Fuel tank capacity: 73 litres / 19.3 gallons
External dimensions:
Overall length: 4,943mm / 194.6"
Overall width: 1,899mm / 74.8"
Overall height: 1,468mm / 57.8"
Ground clearance: 102mm / 4.0"
Wheelbase: 2,915mm / 114.8"
Front track: 1,592mm / 62.7"
Rear track: 1,590mm / 62.6"
Curb to curb turning circle: 11,400mm / 37.4'
Weights
Curb weight: 1,812kgs / 3,995lbs
Gross trailer weight braked: 1,600kgs / 3,527lbs
Cargo capacity
Rear seat up / to lower window: 496 litres / 17.5 cu ft
Internal dimensions
Front headroom : 985mm / 38.8"
Rear headroom: 965mm / 38.0"
Front hip room: 1,439mm / 56.7"
Rear hip room: 1,472mm / 58.0"
Front leg room: 1,071mm / 42.2"
Rear leg room: 1,001mm / 39.4"
Front shoulder room: 1,501mm / 59.1"
Rear shoulder room: 1,450mm / 57.1"