Holden Special Vehicles Senator
Australian luxury performance car
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The Holden Special Vehicles Senator (HSV Senator) is a performance-luxury sedan produced by Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) from 1992 to 2017.
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Notting Hill, Victoria
Clayton, Victoria
| Holden Special Vehicles Senator | |
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2010 HSV Senator Signature (VE II) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Holden Special Vehicles |
| Production | 1992–2017 |
| Assembly | Australia: Notting Hill, Victoria Clayton, Victoria |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size car |
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| Platform | GM V platform (1992–2006) GM Zeta Platform (2006–2017) |
| Related | Holden Commodore HSV ClubSport HSV Grange HSV GTS HSV Maloo |
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| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | HSV SV91 |
It was based on the Holden Berlina and Holden Calais.[1]
Background
When introduced in 1992 the Senator was the most luxurious model in the HSV range, replacing the HSV SV91.[2] The fourth iteration of the 'SV' series of models which started in 1988.[3] The first iteration of the series, the HSV SV88, was also the first vehicle to be badged under the Holden Special Vehicles marque.[4] In 2008 a 20th anniversary model celebrating the SV88 was released, the Senator SV08.[5]
History
The VP Series Senator and Senator 500i were released in 1992, based on the Holden Berlina. It added independent rear suspension and an anti-lock braking system, new wheels, interior, and a body kit.[2][6] In 1993, the VR Series Senator 185i and 215i were released. It added the option for a spoiler.[7][8][9] In 1995, the VS Series Senator 185i and 215i were released. It came with 10-spoke wheels and two suspension options; Sport and Touring.[10][11]
The VT Series Senator Signature was released in 1997, with the Senator 195i and Senator 220i.[12][13] The VTII Series Senator was released in 1999, replacing the previous model's Holden V8 engines with the LS1 V8. A performance pack option added new suspension, brakes, seats, 18-inch alloy wheels from the WH Grange, optional satellite navigation, sunroof, and sound system.[14][13] The Senator Signature wagon was released in 1997, selling 27 total units.[15][16]
The VX Series Senator Signature 255i was released in 2000 with the Senator 300i releasing in 2001.[17][12][18] The SV300 was released in 2001. The SV300 was only produced with the six-speed T-56 manual gearbox, 134 units were produced.[17][12][5]. The Y Series Senator and Senator Signature were released in 2002. The Signature came with 19-inch wheels, the Premium Brake System, a calibrated suspension called 'Luxury 3', cross-drilled and ventilated brake discs, and four-piston calipers.[19][20] The Z Series Senator was released in 2004.[21]
The E Series Senator Signature was released in 2006. It included Magnetic Ride Control, with calibration was set to 'luxury' by default with a 'Performance' able to be enabled by a button, and 19-inch wheels.[22][23][24] The E Series 2 was released in 2009 and added daytime running lights.[25] The E Series 3 was released in 2010, adding a petrol/LPG bi-fuel option with liquid propane injection (LPI), a blind spot monitor, and optional bi-modal exhaust.[26][27][28] Alongside other HSV models, the Senator began export to Singapore in 2010.[29]
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HSV unveiled the limited run Senator SV08 at the 2008 Australian International Motor Show for the 20th anniversary of the HSV SV88. It used six-speed Tremec TR-6060 for the manual transmission. It came standard with 20-inch 'Pentagon' wheels. 50 units were produced, 20 manual and 30 automatic.[30][31][32]
The Gen-F Senator Signature was released in 2013.[33][34] The Gen-F2 Senator Signature was released in 2016.[35][36] The Senator was discontinued in 2017.[37][38][2]
Reception
The Senator competed with BMW 5 Series and other European luxury cars.[39][6] It also competed against Ford Performance Vehicles' Force,[40][41] and its replacement model the GT-E.[42]
Powertrain
| Model | Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission |
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| VP Senator (1992–1993) | 5.0-litre Holden V8 engine | 180 kW (241 hp) | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft)[43] | four-speed automatic six-speed manual |
| VP Senator 5000i (1992–1993) | 5.0-litre HEC 5000i V8 engine | 200 kW (268 hp) | 411 N⋅m (303 lb⋅ft)[43] | four-speed automatic |
| VR Senator 185i (1993–1995) | 5.0-litre Holden V8 engine | 185 kW (248 hp) | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft)[8] | four-speed automatic six-speed manual |
| VR Senator 215i (1993–1995) | 5.0-litre Holden V8 engine | 215 kW (288 hp) | 475 N⋅m (350 lb⋅ft)[8] | four-speed automatic six-speed manual |
| VS Senator 185i (1995–1997) | 5.0-litre Holden V8 engine | 185 kW (248 hp) | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft)[11] | automatic five-speed manual |
| VS Senator 185i (1995–1997) | 5.0-litre Holden V8 engine | 215 kW (288 hp) | 475 N⋅m (350 lb⋅ft)[11] | six-speed manual |
| VT Senator 195i (1997–1999) | 5.0-litre Holden V8 engine | 195 kW (261 hp) | 430 N⋅m (317 lb⋅ft)[44] | four-speed automatic six-speed manual |
| VT Senator 220i (1997–1999) | 5.7-litre HSV Stroker V8 | 220 kW (295 hp) | 475 N⋅m (350 lb⋅ft)[44] | four-speed automatic six-speed manual |
| VTII Senator and Senator Signature (1999–2000) | 5.7-litre LS1 V8 | 250 kW (335 hp) | 473 N⋅m (349 lb⋅ft)[13] | automatic six-speed manual |
| VX Senator 255i (2000–2002) | 5.7-litre LS1 V8 | 255 kW (342 hp) | 475 N⋅m (350 lb⋅ft)[17] | automatic |
| VX Senator 300i and SV300 (2000–2002) | 5.7-litre LS1 V8 | 300 kW (402 hp) | 510 N⋅m (376 lb⋅ft)[17] | six-speed manual |
| VY Senator (2002–2003) | 5.7-litre LS1 V8 | 260 kW (349 hp) | 475 N⋅m (350 lb⋅ft)[45] | |
| VYII Senator (2003–2005) | 5.7-litre LS1 V8 | 285 kW (382 hp) | 510 N⋅m (376 lb⋅ft)[45] | |
| VZ Senator (2005–2007) | 6.0-litre LS2 V8 | 297 kW (398 hp) | 530 N⋅m (391 lb⋅ft)[46] | |
| VE Senator (2007–2008) | 6.0-litre LS2 V8 | 307 kW (412 hp) | 550 N⋅m (406 lb⋅ft)[47] | six-speed automatic six-speed manual |
| VE Senator (2008–2010) | 6.2-litre LS3 V8 | 317 kW (425 hp) | 550 N⋅m (406 lb⋅ft)[47] | |
| VE Senator (2010–2013) | 6.2-litre LS3 V8 | 325 kW (436 hp) | 550 N⋅m (406 lb⋅ft)[47] | six-speed automatic six-speed manual |
| VF Senator (2013–2016) | 6.2-litre LS3 V8 | 400 kW (536 hp) | 570 N⋅m (420 lb⋅ft)[48] | six-speed automatic manual |
| VFII Senator (2016–2017) | 6.2-litre LS3 V8 | 400 kW (536 hp) | 671 N⋅m (495 lb⋅ft)[35] | six-speed automatic six-speed manual |
| VFII Senator '30 years' (2017) | 6.2-litre LS3 V8 | 410 kW (550 hp) | 691 N⋅m (510 lb⋅ft)[49] | six-speed automatic |