![]() (The maximum towing speed with the manual transmission is 100km/h.)Īt the heart of the SSV Ute is GM’s 6.0 litre OHV Gen-IV alloy V8. Importantly, given that some will be buying the SSV Ute for work duties, it can tow 2100kg behind the auto, 1600kg with manual. You can also hook up the iPod or USB.Ĭruise control, road-speed sensing intermittent wipers and automatic headlights are also fitted as standard The sound system can rip and store up to 15 CDs and is compatible with MP3, WMA, CDDA, CD-R and DVD. Whether hooking up to the Bluetooth, programming the sat-nav or flicking through the song list, the touch-screen functionality of the iQ is brilliantly easy to use. Holden’s all-new iQ touch-screen infotainment system with 6.5-inch multi-function display featured across the range is masterful. It shares the 270kW V8 and six-speed manual or automatic transmission, but comes with 19-inch alloys and fat lower-profile rubber, enhanced interior features and navigation with live traffic uploads (as part of the iQ system). Low, long, a two-up sports car cabin, black leather throughout, ‘Poison Ivy’ green, six-speed manual, a thunderous 270kW under the toe, and sharp nose-in handling… what is there not to like?Įssentially, the SSV is an up-specced SS. Take Holden’s VE Series II SSV Ute driven for this test. ![]() It’s a ‘Tonka Toy’ thing: the appeal is simply irresistible. With both Holden’s and Ford’s V8 utes, you get stonkin’ performance in a tough muscled-up package. The SSV ‘tracks’ the contours of the road better than before and, while firm, the initial compliance provides a comfortable ride that is all-but free (we’re talking about a ute here) of jarring and rear-end jiggle. The clutch is lighter (it’s still relatively heavy) and has better feel there are also revisions to the damping and suspension tune. The Series II update brings new colours, some subtle styling revisions and some equally subtle (but effective) driver enhancements. And no-one, but no-one, anywhere, does them better than Holden and Ford. However, in 2008, Holden Special Vehicles and Walkinshaw Performance partnership came to an end when their motor racing contract went to the Kelly’s family, who went ahead to set up the Kelly racing after purchasing Perkins Engineering.Ģ009 saw the debut of the Walkinshaw Racing which is a two car operation known individually as Team Autobarn and Bundaberg Red Racing.It’s the Australian interpretation of the modern sports car, the performance ute. Just recently in 2016, Walkinshaw Performance in collaboration with Neville Crichton began selling Ram Pickups. In 20 Walkinshaw cemented its role in the motor racing industry, investing in a high performance sports cars maker to add to his company, purchasing Elfin sports cars. This resulted in Walkinshaw Performance becoming a key participant in the Australian motor racing landscape. Few years after the inception, they took over the maintenance and construction of motor racing cars for the Holden’s racing team. In 1987, Tom Walkinshaw ventured into a partnership with Holden and together they formed Holden Special Vehicles. ![]() Walkinshaw was involved in professional rugby union being the owner of club Gloucester Rugby and holding other executive roles in the sport. He was also the founder of a racing team called Tom Walkinshaw Racing. Walkinshaw Performance was founded by British motor racing driver Tom Walkinshaw in 1976. Walkinshaw Performance technicians and engineers are experienced and certified to ensure they only deliver quality products. The Walkinshaw Performance team have a disciplined approach for bringing to life cars with performance upgrades, rigorous evaluations and preparations. Walkinshaw Performance products have constantly been celebrated for their genuine and positive contribution to improve vehicle dynamics and overall performance. These products have given Walkinshaw Performance Company a reputable name in the automotive industry worldwide. ![]() Exhaust systems, air intakes, super changers and exhaust systems are some of the products manufactured by Walkinshaw Performance. The latest package in the series to be released is the drop dead sweet looking W557 package. The Walkinshaw Performance includes numerous amazing packages that are beautifully built including the W375 package, W557 package, W310 package, W507 package and W407 package and many more. For that reason, Walkinshaw Performance builds adds-ons and performance parts for Holden Commodore, Vauxhall, HSV, Holden, Pontiacs and Hummers performance parts. ![]()
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