HSV Gen- F Launched - Official Pics/Video and details (Warning: pic heavy)

[macca_779]

If you watch the 2nd YouTube clip in the OP, go to 39 seconds in and Murph describes and shows pics of the LSA. Looks the same as the config in the ZL1

Not the LSA mate. The ls3 in 340 guise

[Dz811]

Any one got any engine bay pics of the 340kw models. Keen to see what they have done with the intake

Haven't seen anything yet, but I'm expecting leftovers or ripoffs from the W427 intakes? Only with a built-in MAF...

[macca_779]

Pretty disappointed with HSV in the looks department... But in the flesh, it may grow...

I understand 100k for the exclusivity (and powertrain!!) of the GTS. The LSA is a godsend for Australian HSV fans as an answer to ford's Coyote V8.

But i'm a little confused as to why anyone would pay 22k more than an SS...

ESPECIALLY when chances are, it may end up with a 6.2l V8 in future anyways... In which case, the SS would be the bettter-looking option, and have just as much potential for power.

and why have 317, 325, and 340 kw options? Anybody who's after power should just buy the 317 for 8-9k less, and then throw his own bolt-ons on. He'd end up with a fair whack more than 340 too...

Very confused...

Why buy a new car then based on that logic. Could spend 7k on a VT LS1 and get more than 340 for a few grand as easy as having a shit.

There is more to a HSV than the engine alone.. Hell if thats all it was FPV would be outselling them 10:1

[steve_t]

Not the LSA mate. The ls3 in 340 guise

Oh shoot. Can't read. Sorry, my bad

[C4B]

Why buy a new car then based on that logic. Could spend 7k on a VT LS1 and get more than 340 for a few grand as easy as having a shit.

There is more to a HSV than the engine alone.. Hell if thats all it was FPV would be outselling them 10:1

The OP is comparing new cars with other new cars.

[stupotarnie]

Wagon looks by far the best......The rest look VERY ordinary. Just the styling of the GTS looks like it should be powered by a four cylinder!

[Toddler78]

Hmmmm I have been following the HSV supercharged? thread with interest and have been really keen to see these, but those pics have left me underwelmed. As XLR8 mentioned the wheels are horrid. The rear badges look huge. The rear GTS wing looks real ricey to me, kind of reminds me of the std WRX wing. The front looks boring. The interior of the car looks awsome however but it is a bit condraditing to have heads up display but then have the Oil and boost gauges located at the bottom dash, where I think it is going to be hard to see - looks to me that the location was an afterthought. The technology in these cars is great and to be commended, I just hope as others have said these things look better in the flesh. I really dont want to sound like nor be a HSV basher, the above is my honest unbiased opinions.

[macca_779]

Hmmmm I have been following the HSV supercharged? thread with interest and have been really keen to see these, but those pics have left me underwelmed. As XLR8 mentioned the wheels are horrid. The rear badges look huge. The rear GTS wing looks real ricey to me, kind of reminds me of the std WRX wing. The front looks boring. The interior of the car looks awsome however but it is a bit condraditing to have heads up display but then have the Oil and boost gauges located at the bottom dash, where I think it is going to be hard to see - looks to me that the location was an afterthought. The technology in these cars is great and to be commended, I just hope as others have said these things look better in the flesh. I really dont want to sound like nor be a HSV basher, the above is my honest unbiased opinions.

Like you really need to see voltage and oil pressure up high. They say the HUD was derived from fighter aircraft (yeah I chuffed). In our fighter aircraft oil pressure is down on the left too out of direct view.

[lowfly]

I like it, I'll take one thanks HSV in white.

[Toddler78]

Like you really need to see voltage and oil pressure up high. They say the HUD was derived from fighter aircraft (yeah I chuffed). In our fighter aircraft oil pressure is down on the left too out of direct view.

Apparently GTS has oil and Boost according to the VID, but still handly to steal a look everynow and then

[macca_779]

Apparently GTS has oil and Boost according to the VID, but still handly to steal a look everynow and then

Yeah every now and then. Keeping it away from direct view is a good idea

[macca_779]

Some further details in this article that I didn't personally know about.

ie Twin Plate Clutch
BiModel "Inlet"
Gearbox cooler

http://www.netcarshow.com/hsv/2014-gen-f_gts/

[Speedy Gonzales]

The powertrain is proven though the styling isnt to my liking, dont need the size or space.

Heres hoping HSV revives Torana name plate, a 2 door hatch, 2 seats, about size of BRZ or little bigger, with this powertain would perfect buy for me

[Ghosn]

The GTS for me is the pick of the bunch in terms of looks and of course specs. I was really underwhelmed when I first saw the leaked pic, but every time I look at it now, it grows more and more on me and the more I look at it, the more I want one.

I think these images I captured from the vid represent the best feel we can get at the moment of it's presence in real world terms and altho I can pick out minor bits and pieces that I would like done differently on the exterior, as a whole I think I'd be satisfied if one was parked in my driveway.

My preference would be black minus the rear wing

gts front.jpg

gts rear.jpg

[shaness8]

Look's tuff as.

Gotta be one of the best looking 4door cars around