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Holden Special Vehicles Senator
Australian luxury performance car From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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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It was based on the Holden Berlina and Holden Calais.[1]
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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]
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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/liquefied petroleum gas (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]
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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]
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