HSV GTS Maloo ute

[V8LOAD]

Watch out for a big announcement this week.

150 to be made. $85K.

That's all i know.

[duke5700]

Must have 150 LSA engines laying around without a home.

[Smashfist]

Good luck getting one, dealerships are being allocated 1 or 2 only - we have been allocated 2 and they are both sold.

[awesome _vzss]

Yeah they're going to sell like hotcakes.:yup:

[dnos]

if this is true... this is going to be so awesome

hopefully the three colours are:

Panorama silver
Durif red
xu-3 yellah

[Pickles]

I find it difficult to believe that HSV will put a 430KW LSA engine in a Ute.
Pickles.

[jaykay]

:worthless:

[SSZ Ute]

http://mobile.news.com.au/finance/business/holden-to-build-the-worlds-fastest-ute-with-a-v8-engine/story-fnkgdhrc-1227017003111

[CLUBRED]

Hmm, I only need to keep some tools in it to be tax beneficial yeah?

http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2014/08/07/1227016/824058-48aa3bde-1dd1-11e4-bf72-fc0acc2f37ad.jpg

[andrewslr]

Sounds like the real deal, Melbourne talk-back radio is already onto the "nonsense" of it

[Micks]

Gee with one of those there be no excuse for Mick being late to the job! :driving:

[planetdavo]

Must have 150 LSA engines laying around without a home.

Doubt it the way GTS sedan has been selling!
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An LSA powered Maloo would sell out in no time.

[duke5700]

I was somewhat being facetious..


Doubt it the way GTS sedan has been selling!
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An LSA powered Maloo would sell out in no time.

[planetdavo]

I was somewhat being facetious..


I know... :)

[MARRA]

Sounds like a nice ride! Which I had the $$ to get one!

[adr8]

Holden To Introduce 580 Horsepower HSV GTS Ute Before Year’s End

Read more: http://gmauthority.com/blog/2014/08/holden-to-introduce-580-horsepower-hsv-gts-ute-before-years-end/#ixzz39m6paupv

[VNV8]

These things will be awesome! Imagine the wheel spin... mmmm....

[jaykay]

These things will be awesome! Imagine the wheel spin... mmmm....

Carry spare rear tyres in the back because they won't last long...

[lmoengnr]

Truly, a 2 door sports car, with a big boot!

[benjo]

An LSA powered Maloo would sell out in no time.

I recon if you don't secure one in the next week maybe even today you would mis out.

Would be a awesome drift ute haha

[Wonky]

These things will be awesome! Imagine the wheel spin... mmmm....

Don't forget that utes are actually heavier than the equivalent sedans and given the fact that the front half of the vehicle is identical all the extra weight must be in the back half! Don't be fooled by the typical "utes must be lighter" thinking!! :idea:

[GTS LSA]

^ Longer wheel base too, the utes are built on the caprice / grange platform are they not.?

[jc_sv8]

NUR-BURG-RING, NUR-BURG-RING, NUR-BURG-RING, NUR-BURG-RING !!! :driving:

[GTS LSA]

Wonder if it will get the decent diff, gearbox and oil coolers etc, usually with these specials they only put in what they have to

[Micks]

Wonder if it will get the decent diff, gearbox and oil coolers etc, usually with these specials they only put in what they have to
Probably not! Reckon it will come with big stoppers & the GTS safety gear etc.

[GTS LSA]

^ yeah, my thoughts exactly

[Jag530G]

Probably not! Reckon it will come with big stoppers & the GTS safety gear etc.

One of the articles suggests that the ute won't have MRC but I bet that it will have the bigger diff, just to handle the torque output of the LSA, as well as all the oil coolers for reliability.

Cheers, Matthew

[blackvussii]

There was a thread on another forum that mentioned them getting the paddle shifters, I reckon it will get the whole driveline to handle the power. Same thread a guy said he read it last night and got the last allocated one in bris and gold coast today. Definately a hot item and a great way to see the maloo go out!

[tezzastreasures]

Hi guys
Yes it gets the paddles but think if they do this for the maloo what are they going to do to finish off the rest of the models. Interesting times ahead. If the hsv internet dude is watching this thread which they always do say hello to julie hurst for me. Hahahahaha

Cheers tezza

[Xjas]

Only thing I dont understand is why only make 150 of them?

[BigAnt]

It does seem strange to have such a low amount made when they could obviously sell alot more.
There are still a couple of years of production left, I thought a config like this would have been left until 2017. Might be saving the special stickers and black badges for 2017?

[white lie]

Wonder if it will get the decent diff, gearbox and oil coolers etc, usually with these specials they only put in what they have to

Most articles are suggesting full drivetrain, cooling, brakes, paddles etc. I'm sure the questions would be answered if you enquired about on with a dealer but I wouldn't be surprised if they're all gone already.

I'd like to know what will happen to the tray with a big diff under there. Is there enough room?

Personally, I prefer them doing low volume numbers. Makes them a lot more unique, HSV certainly lost that appeal from VE onwards.

[HillBilly]

I just want one

[RED GTS MALOO]

I have ordered mine cant wait:D

[Pickles]

I have ordered mine cant wait:D
So, what was your "DRIVEAWAY" price, and did you enquire as to any colour,trim options etc?
And when, did the Dealer specify, would be delivery?
Pickles.

[highlander_69r]

if they weren't such a limited run and I wasn't overseas for work, there would be another ve ssv being traded.

[V8LOAD]

They have sold out already. HSV is ''considering'' building another 100 max.

Trust me. Again. :yup: