2002 WHII Statesman International LS8 
As featured in Australian DragRacing Magazine May 2005 and Street Machine - Commodores Magazine Issue 19 November 2006
Thanks to Small Torque Promotions for the most of the pics
Interior shots on page 2.
Drag Racing pics on page 3.
The Statesman International LS8 is a limited edition of 350. It is on a longer wheelbase than the Commodore and the big brother of the Pontiac GTO. The Caprice (export model) won the Car of the Year in Saudi Arabia July 2004.
Exterior features include: phantom paint finish (neutral black with brilliant mica highlights), unique 17x8-inch alloy wheels, 235/45R17 low profile tyres, unique projector headlamps, integrated rear decklid lip spoiler, International LS8 badging on decklid and fenders. Interior features include: Exclusive seat trim in Ochre leather with perforated inserts, french seams in Ochre thread; lower door trim in Lismore suede, SS-style, eight-way electrically adjustable front seats, Priority Key restores preferred driver's seat position, heated electric remote control exterior mirrors, priority Key restores preferred mirror positions, SS-style rear seat with head restraints, leather-wrapped steering wheel, handbrake lever and gear selector, satin chrome highlights - door handles, handbrake, gear selector, exclusive `Light Tempest' light metallic silver finish on instrument panel and surrounds, door sill plates, Holden Assist 24-hour satellite security and support system. Recommended Retail Price 2002: AUD$58,990
The tow bar/hitch is there to deter touch parkers. It's never had anything on it
Engine: GM LS1 Generation III 5.7L (346ci)
Mods:
Pacemaker 4>2>1 "Tri Y" (HPC - Ceramic coated) Exractors to 'Corsa Specialised Vehicles' (CSV) custom Stainless twin 2 1/4" system to dual stock oval outlets (inc. CSV bumper mod).
Crow Cams double valve springs, Precision Parts 25% underdriven balancer, K&N air filter, second hole in lower (monaro type) airbox & CAI, CSV ported TB, Coolant by-pass mod, VX 300kW HSV MAF pipe and MAF (replacement) boot, CSV speed density (MAFless) edit, producing 228rwkW about 306rwHP
Trans: A4 GM Hydramatic 4L60-E
Dominator 3k high stall torque converter, Derale big-ass trans cooler and 3.46 limited slip diff gears
Lowered 30mm King Springs (that's all my insurance would allow), VY SS type pedals, replaced the fake tube looking thingies in the engine cover with aluminium mesh to let the heat out.
PBR Perfomance brake kit (PK-1)
It comes with :
330 x 32mm front vented discs (slotted)
2 pot Red PBR calipers with pads...same as fitted by HSV or C5 'Vette, but just without the HSV logo or price
Front braided stainless steel hoses
315 x 18mm slotted vented rear discs
2 red PBR calipers (with pads)
Rear braided stainless hoses 
BTW You may see Statesmans in the US 
'American police forces are said to be crying out for the Statesman when they found it is powered by the LS1 5.7L V8 and could come with a manual transmission option. Holden and its Melbourne-based conversion partner, Maverick Motor Industries, have started building the first of what it hopes may be 2000 police car packs a year for the Middle East market. The first seven pilot-built police cars destined for the Middle East were so well received in the United Arab Emirates that Maverick Motor Industries, which modifies local police cars, is now building the first of a batch of 50 for that market, with firm indications from Holden that about 1000 cars might be needed next year. Another reason Holden should be hopeful for US police export orders is news that the Ford Crown Victoria, the last remaining rear-drive police car of choice, is rumoured to be switching to front drive in two years. During a recent trip to Holden in Melbourne, General Motors chief executive Jack Smith remarked on what a wonderful patrol car the left-hand drive export Statesman, badged Chevrolet Caprice, could be. Holden could easily supply cars to US forces because its Middle East police-pack specification is based around a common US pack called 9C1. The cars get a new wiring system (for strobe lights and the roof-top Christmas tree), spare Jerry cans for fuel and water, and a beefy auxiliary battery in the boot, while in the rear of the cabin, there's a handcuff tether bar bolted to the floor. The driving compartment is protected from the rear occupants by a Lexan shield, similar to that used in some taxis. Depending on the export market, the police cars come with either steel or alloy wheels. Outside, there are pusher bars on the nose and tail, which allow the cruisers to shunt dead cars along a highway or ram felons off the road. The additional police pack fitting adds about $4500 to the price of each car. The police cars are exported as V6 Commodore and V8 Statesman bodyshells, but are trimmed to a more sparse level including vinyl trim for the rear "passengers"'.
Interior shots on page 2.
Drag Racing pics on page 3.
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