HSV W427. 2008–13 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan. F/R, 7011 cm³ (V8 OHV). Ultimate Holden Commodore (VE) with seven-litre (427 in³) Chevrolet Corvette C6 engine developing 375 kW. Fastest Australian production car at time of launch, with contemporary road tests suggesting 100 km/h could be reached in 4·7 seconds. Seemingly endless power, with the 20-inch tyres not always supplying the needed traction on corners. Unsurprisingly thirsty.

Manufacturing location: Australia

Marque: HSV

Off-site links

• Autozine: Holden Commodore
• Fairfax Press review of HSV W427