Walkinshaw Performance VXR8 - This car tried to kill me and made my ears bleed !

Take a Vauxhall VXR8 and give it to Walkinshaw Performance and you end up with a 600 horsepower Australian bred brute. Without doubt THE loudest car I have ever driven ! This car is a proper handful but such a experience to drive.
A huge thank to Colin for letting my drive his baby and share this stunning muscle car with you guys.
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[@leahcimpmek9806]

hi, that’s my dad in this video! He sadly passed away in April 2020 and I’ve recently rediscovered this video and seeing and hearing him for the first time in god knows how long is amazing, I just wanna thank you for being so nice around him and just being a good sport! Big love to you ped

[@PetrolPed]

Oh I am so sorry to hear this. He was such a super guy. Always said hello when I saw him at Goodwood and I loved this car 👌 My thoughts are with you and your family 🙏🏻

[@The_Stoic_PhilosopherAU]

Namaste 🙏

[@MrWakeupWorld]

Sad .. sorry to hear Hope you kept the car

[@anthonystone7578]

Sorry to hear this at least you have good memories of him and always got this video to watch he seemed like a great man.condolences to your family.

[@smeary10]

Well for what it's worth, we've adopted him as an honourary Aussie for owning that HSV in the UK.

[@micphoenix8200]

This makes me so proud as an Australian, its hugely symbolic of us and our culture. At the same time it brings me to tears seeing Holden's needless and pointless demise and end in real time....and for what? Those responsible can forever go and **** themselves. The bean counters and board of GM shouldn't have had the right to take away something so central to our culture and way of life. It's not the car per se, it's the little piece of enjoyment and happiness that it provided in our lives, something that is so clearly evident on the face of the driver throughout his entire review. For shame.

[@RealInventions1]

yeap love driving my 2014 senator signature and just sold my 2015 HSV GTS

[@jimraq1]

In Australia we use these as shopping trollies. My Grandma takes one to crochet class. We’re all deaf in Australia so we need that exhaust to tell us when to change up. ............ we never change down.

[@aussiefirie]

Toady Home except when we enter a tunnel lol

[@MarkHenstridge]

I've seen used to deliver pizza's here in Oz

[@Tunak11]

I want to move to australia now

[@nigel6548]

Toady Home you only change down when your about to chop a falcon

[@nun2154]

So true my next door neighbor has a gtsr maloo and he puts cement bags in it lol

[@77iam97]

The Roar of a Lion can be heard from 5 miles away. Holden HSV we going to miss you forever

[@acemccool]

I’m an Aussie with an old vb commodore V8. There truly is nothing like thumping down a highway with a commodore v8 with a smile ear to ear. You can literally watch the fuel gauge move. It’s a birthright 🇦🇺💪🏻

[@Lemon83166]

All the more to spend your centrelink benefits on aye

[@raymondstone9636]

@@Lemon83166 You bet. Keep up those pension increases Labor. Need it for my petrol. Wheeeeeee.

[@paulsz6194]

@@Lemon83166 I’m curious to know what you drive, then...

[@RealInventions1]

I has a 2015 HSV GtS 430 KW loved it

[@andyalways8081]

Best cars ever made and the US parent company closed them as they were too good and they didn't get the credit... Great one Australia

[@mickvonbornemann3824]

Well the liberals shut them down claiming they were getting too many subsidies, even though, per vehicle, the Australian car industry was the least subsidised auto industry in the world, & by a significant gap too. The theory is that the Auto Unions pissed off the Liberals for donating too much money to the ALP.

[@David-lz2hv]

For our US viewers that may be wondering: Walkinshaw is to Holden in Australia what Shelby is to Ford in almost every single way.

[@PetrolPed]

Nice comparison 👍

[@MrMercurybullet]

Petrol Ped no. Shelby do things like build voodoo. All walkinshaws do is bullshit about their power outputs. Stock cars usually beat them at the drags.

[@rhysholden2395]

and hsv ;D

[@robertchinnock8017]

And walkingshaw also is our v8 supercars (motor racing)

[@scootbmx01]

@@MrMercurybullet they don't bullshit it, it's just fly wheel power for whatever reason... And if they get beat by something else its usually not a fault of walkinshaw

[@tisme9884]

Finally a Pom who can say Bathurst properly, original top gear guys couldn't

[@PetrolPed]

Why thank you :-)

[@kenlawton1531]

@@PetrolPed He's incorrect, you said it wrong, ask anyone from Bathurst 😂

[@jo300hn]

Poms usually say Barthurst and bogans say Baffurst

[@andrew_koala2974]

@@jo300hn Therein lies the problem, clearly identified There is no an R in Bathurst . Neither is there an R in Glass so it is NOT GLARS

[@jasonfield8823]

Nearly. Still pronouncing it like Bath hurst.

[@BeyondDictation]

The sound gives me goosebumps and brings a bit of water to my eyes. So proud of what our Holden lads achieved, they are very missed.

[@km0764]

With all the hoarding going on at the moment I needed this video to remind me why Im proud to be Australian. And yes, various versions of these commodores are pretty much a daily experience at the lights round here. We love em. Its sad to see them stop making them.

[@richardhoulton4016]

I’m lucky enough to have spent some time behind the wheel of a few of HSV’s cars. What isn’t mentioned here is that they were comfortable pussycats when you weren’t sinking the boot in. ...and when you did stick the boot in, they shrunk around you and had a level of agility you wouldn’t have expected from something that big. They were kind of a fusion of Euro and US thinking. It’s a tragedy that they no longer exist. Keep it Colin...you have an appreciating asset. They are starting to command silly money back here in Aus.

[@Robdutton91]

Nailed it. If you’re not hammering on the accelerator it’s just like driving any other big saloon (just sounds better). Such a comfy cruisey car when you want it to be. Then when you want to go fast it becomes a different animal

[@darrenmccann4448]

Got one. I go to work every day listening to that sound

[@shawn5210]

Ah, this was when we made things. Now we just pump up property prices. Go Australia!

[@wardcathcart121]

@@cd2920 Barra? 🤔

[@robertgalati2911]

Spot on my man

[@AJS86]

Bloody disgrace. I'm hanging onto my VE even if an SV6

[@some_doofus]

@@AJS86 I always had plans to upgrade my series 1 VE SV6 ute to a series 2 SS ute, but as the years go by that dream seems further and further away :(

[@AJS86]

@@some_doofus I'm keeping the SV6. I know it inside out. Still has a good engine despite what the people say about the Alloytec

[@chriswillmott462]

Not built for English country lanes, this is an Australian car, built to cover long highway miles, yeah ok, some track days too, at a rather exciting speed. Walkinshaw do all the HSV upgrades in Australia, I hear V8's every night in my suburb, doing burnouts, drifting, and just being loud, nothing unusual about it here. After all, we Aussies produced the fastest 4 door production sedan in the world way back in 1971.

[@ollylarini1415]

We also built a little 6cyl coupe that beat the pants off Ford xy gt at Bathurst and any track with corners. The Holden lj Torana 1972 xu1.

[@chriswillmott462]

@@ollylarini1415 Didn't exactly beat the pants off it. 1971 Bathurst?

[@flurodave]

After moving to Austria, I'm trying to find one that I can import from the UK.

[@hoilst]

Seriously - it wasn't Aston Martin, it wasn't Chevrolet, it wasn't Mercedes Benz, Lambo, Maserati, Ferrari with the fastest four-door in 1971 - it was the Ford Falcon GTHO Phase 3.

[@FuManchu5ltr]

Turn it up mate. UK country lanes are where these cars are at their best. I love UK roads and I love how UK drivers use them compared to how Aussies drive.

[@lappin6482]

Colin glad you picked an Aussie 🤟 sad we're not making them any more 😞RIP Holden

[@tigerpjm]

I have had a couple of Commodore V8s over the years and they were fantastic cars. The owner touched on something that is often overlooked - I never had to repair any of mine. Just pads, oil servicing and... fuel. Lots of fuel! But, honestly, on the highway, they were actually pretty good on fuel when you weren't getting stuck into it, which... wasn't that often. I really miss mine and plan on buying another one to put in the garage soonish.

[@shanejackson4978]

I drive a 2001 VU SS Ute, had it since new and i still love it. Love driving through Northbridge tunnel, dropping it into 2nd and just listen to the noise! But no more Aussie V8's! What a shame!

[@marcusaurelius4360]

Love it. This is one of the last true V8s built out of Australia, I almost teared up watching an English fella get a load of our muscle. Great video.

[@PetrolPed]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@emmaholloway2516]

13:43 when the owner was thrust back in his seat 🤣 Oh the power & beauty of this glorious vehicle 😍

[@PetrolPed]

It was a mega thing 👍

[@CYBERJAM01-_-]

This is a collectors car for the ages. A REAL muscle car. Trust me, I drive a VE ute.

[@dougwoellner7895]

Me too 2010 6ltr but i bought a lsa 6.2ltr crate motor from holden before fkn gm usa closed oz holden

[@bobboy53]

Good to see other people appreciating what WE have here in Australia, self owning a a VFSSV LS3 V8.. best cars in the world

[@bwjohnson69]

I have a 2005 GTO and I describe it as "scary fast. " The racers in my area back down when I drive by. That car has me drooling.

[@PetrolPed]

Nice 👌

[@paulsz6194]

Pontiac GTO ( Holden Monaro)

[@williamfriday9222]

The world would love Aussie V8 cars, reminds me of Mad Max n the pursuit, vs the interceptor.

[@markb3146]

I have driven the equivalent wagon, you just get used to it. You can drive like a granny or like a demon and the car just takes it !! I have also driven the Maloo ute with 700+kw factory options, now that's a wild ride !!! I love just going 1st to 4th and giggling like a loon coz the car has that much torque... fun fun fun, glad to be an Aussie and have access to such toys.

[@garyeasson8956]

I have a Ve SSV 2011 model and now will never sell it,it's a wagon In poison ivy colour just love it

[@DavidTron63]

"This take's the biscuit" haha..glad you love our Aussie machines. Even the Yank GM fans love them. I heard while Holden was alive it had a bunch of rev-head engineers working for them and then we were fortunate enough to have the guys at HSV that took it that step or 2 further. I'm fortunate in that I own a VF HSV R8 Clubsport. With Holden shutting down they are being gobled up like hens teeth and dont even talk about the ever increasing cost of original HSV component parts...regardless, I'm still upgrading to the 547kw supercharged pack in about a months time. As good as a Ferrari in my opinion for a fraction of the price, and so much more fun in so many ways in view of the fact its a basically a regular commodore but worked to the hilt lol

[@DavidBrown1973]

Love this video! Modern cars really give this kind of reaction for the money. I bought the non supercharged 6.2l LS3 6 months ago and still it is an epic sounding vehicle! I chose this over the M3 and AMG63 just because it was the car that made me feel alive when I drove it. I can’t even imagine how fast this thing is! Mine was 430hp on the dyno 😱 Great video 👍

[@PetrolPed]

Glad you enjoyed the vid. They are such great cars 👍

[@DavidTron63]

PetrolPed did such a good video making this. You can feel his emotion as he drives it which is a nice addition to the sound of the car. I keep coming back every now and then to watch it again. Always brings a smile.

[@doogiehounslow1160]

I bought my first V8 police pursuit car at an auction in Western Australia when I was 18yo. I updated at auction every 2 years until the WA police stopped using V8s because they were too dangerous. I never got a bad one. Super fast, super fun, super reliable and super cheap.

[@user-pb8vc8vp8w]

And you wonder why so many Aussie blokes have smiles on their faces ? As noise goes there are only 2 that you are ALWAYS in awe of......a Merlin at full song & a VEE 8 with a good exhaust system. From Triumph Stags' 3ltr to Holden 7ltr Commodore.....! !

[@MrOlgrumpy]

Puts a smile on your dial !

[@davidcooper5442]

When i lived in Sydney 2006-2010 i was fortunate to drive a few Holden HSV and FORD FPV cars. I was going to buy a Holden Monaro coupe but the insurance was nuts. So. Anyway i got to drive the Holden HSV W 427 . Now that was WILD !!!!!!! I did not get to drive the FORD FPV F8 but did get to drive the FPV F6 which had the turbo charged 4l straight 6 . That car was utterly fabulous, but not as Mental as the 427

[@Bob-nu3xe]

On my first visit to Australia I drove a Holden HSV up the east coast around 1000 km back in 2002 what a car, 110kmph at 1700 rpm lol

[@raymondstone9636]

After being screwed by GMH in Australia nice to see Aussie Muscle Engineering at its best.

[@JRISCHO1983]

Hi Mate! I'm from Melbourne Australia. End of the year our v8 heritage is finished and its really sad. Being young and watching Bathurst and peter Brock the legend of v8 supercars. Have a look at Hsv Vf gts. Standard 430kw. Or W1 hsv. Even our Fords were great. Fg f6 or Fgx xr8 or Xr6 turbo are great. These weapons are forever in our hearts. In Australia all these cars are heavily tuned, boosted and cammed. On the streets these cars are all 10 second machines or under. Especially the ford fg xr6 turbo's. Crazy and I'm happy that holden and Ford Australia didn't fail us, just made us so proud to be Australian

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers John :-)

[@jasoncrawford5350]

Petrol Ped If you get the chance one that is worth looking up is the GTSR W1. An incredible piece of engineering, and shows what HSV here in Australia are truly capable of. Over 600 horsepower as standard, they sourced the LS9 engine no longer in production from GM, had to ensure they could get enough to cover the project. Took the engines and then worked their magic on them, and the work HSV does is truly magic. Unfortunately in a couple of months production ends, ending in October of this year with Ford Australia production endind in October of last year. And both brands whether you are Ford or Holden down here you have to admit truly know how to build a performance car. Over the years iconic Mustang's and Comaros wouldn't compare. Ford Performance Vehicles building the F6, an inline 6 with a single turbo bunching out 368 horsepower. And though it had less power then the V8 it would beat in on the drag strip. Having driven European performance cars and falling in love with the Mercedes AMG's the performance the cars here delivered was more then competitive. The latest what you will know as the VXR8 compares and pushes more power then the C63. There were over the years where there were major differences, the interiors of the Mercs etc were well above. But the new VF Holden is comparable in many respects. It is a sad period in this country and the great cars like you enjoyed in this video soon will no longer be made. The Holden SS was imported to the US and they loved it.

[@imnotahsvbadasskemp2140]

Jason Crawford I am the owner of this R8 Commodore Clubby as you guys call it. Only 15 coming to the UK. If Ped wants a chance to compare these cars he needs to approach Vauxhall UK or Walkinshaw Performance.

[@stuartchristie654]

“This should be a good one”....hate to point out the obvious but all your videos are cracking chap. You manage to convey your experiences to those that don’t have the opportunity... love the channel

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Stuart. That is very kind of you to say ;-)

[@stuartchristie654]

Petrol Ped if you want to try my Gtr on those roads would be happy to come down, it’s a great 50mins drive to that neck of the woods through petworth. It’s 585 Bhp so I think you would enjoy it

[@HugoAmasing]

I loved this review because how much your personnal feels were involved in this. We could clearly see that you sincerely enjoy the car, that's very cool to watch

[@imnotahsvbadasskemp2140]

The Rotorboi Yes he... Ped clearly did enjoy it. He was scared to give it the full beans.😆 though !

[@PetrolPed]

The Rotorboi I loved every minute 👍

[@rickymcgowan2243]

I drove one the full length of Australia six or so times and it is fantastic especially out on the open road.

[@russellbogg5270]

Must have been a blast at 100 kmph

[@gm16v149]

We love our V8s in Oz. Even though Holden and Ford have stopped making V8s here, we’re now getting the imported Mustangs and Cameros and Chryslers from USA in right hand drive, so it’s not all bad. The one you’re driving is best of all though.

[@PetrolPed]

You can't beat a nice loud V8 :-)

[@gm16v149]

I’ve got a 5.8 litre V8 in my Ford Falcon ute and a 18 litre Caterpillar V8 in my Kenworth truck, so yeah, like I said, we like our V8s!

[@aussiefirie]

gm16v149 the VE is good, but the VF kicks it's arse and then some.

[@CallMeMrX]

Shame we pay twice as much as the yanks for the same car

[@andrew_koala2974]

CAMAROs not CamEros A not E you are also forgetting the Chevrolet Corvette that is now being imported in larger numbers. The biggest threat to society is Corporate Zionist Economic Terrorism ... That will leave many families without meaningful jobs, homeless living like dogs on the street, and in a cashless crypto-currency world either dead or begging for food. That is the path of DEMOcracy ,, where the top 51 decide what privileged and crumbs it will grant to the remaining 49. That is why this word begins with DEMO . Software Companies know what DEMO means. It looks real but is functionally flawed.

[@the13PeSK]

I had a pleasure to meet Colin twice at Goodwood, what a nice, down to earth Gentleman! The car itself is a monster, like from a different planet as we probably should consider Australia ;) All the best for You Colin, also hope to meet You on another Sainsbury's breakfast ;)

[@PetrolPed]

He is a top bloke :-)

[@imnotahsvbadasskemp2140]

Hi Peter .thanks for your remark.😊

[@rosco2103]

Nice review! Mine (I'm in NSW, AUS) is a 2016 GTS, 6sp manual, and it has been 'enhanced', not by Walkinshaw, but i do have their airbox. I now have just shy of 1000Nm of torque and 410Kw at the rear wheels (~510 at the fly wheel) - ~683 BHP - black as well. I had a different exhaust, the air ram and the pulley kit for the supercharger changed, then re-mapped etc. I'd post a scan of the dyno readout but not sure if i can here. This car is easy enough to drive around, but i agree with old mate, it can absolutely terrify you, and sometimes when you least expect it to. Despite all the traction control, it can and will step out sideways on the gear change, particularly on a very slight corner when you least expect it. Big one for newbies:- Learn at the lights, to let the car in front go, hold and then i go, otherwise i almost end up in their boot - foot on the brake to slow it down. I've had various V8's (HQ, HZ, VZ, VE etc) since i was 17, so thought i was used to it - maybe not hey. Anyhew, that's my 5 cents worth, and if you ever get the chance to drive or own one, go for it :). Cheers, Rosco

[@PetrolPed]

Wow Rosco...your car sounds like a proper weapon :-) A huge amount of fun I would imagine ! You could always email me [e-mail] as I'd love to see it. And greetings to Australia ;-)

[@peterbarber7613]

hey rosco,you would have fun in my old vt then

[@austenkaren]

I met Colin at the goodwood breakfast club, when he started the R8 I was in love, so much so I bought one.

[@PetrolPed]

A great guy. Sadly he is no longer with us 😢

[@austenkaren]

@@PetrolPed that is sad. 😒

[@haydenspence6952]

I just acquired a 2010 ve ss manual full race exhaust and although it doesnt sound as good as this beast it sounds good enough for me mine is phantom black also...peace everyone.

[@MrBfeboi]

Back in 2010, when these things roamed the lands of Australia, you could never trust the weather man because the noise of these monsters made you think there was a constant thunderstorm everywhere you went

[@garyhardman8369]

I was driving behind one of these today, the first one I have ever seen in the UK. It was the standard 6.2 - no supercharger. I must say that the sound alone made me want to have one. I did a little digging on Autotrader, and found a 2009 model for £12K. Ok, I thought, I can probably run to that. Then I looked at insurance... £2350 for the cheapest quote (I'm 59 btw). Annual road tax £550. Urban fuel economy is about 13mpg. My dreams quickly evaporated.

[@PetrolPed]

That is the challenge 😂

[@paulsz6194]

Some (but very few ) people in Australia have converted them to LPG. I believe the VE commodore did release a factory LPG option for the V8 (Non-HSV) Commodore SS. There was the V6 LPG option as well, primarily aimed at fleets.

[@milligan11]

Holden Commos 4eva. Great presentation. I'm from ADELAIDE S.A. This is where they were built. I used to work at Holdens. I drive only a 5.7L VZ SS ute, it's only a baby. The Walkinshaw Holden must be ridiculous. Well done. Really enjoyed this.

[@imnotahsvbadasskemp2140]

Thank you. At last an Australian with a working brain.

[@paxhumana2015]

spike milligan, I would love to see what someone like, say, Reeves Callaway could do with a Holden. You clearly have a lot to learn about the Callaway Sledgehammer, a.k.a., the most powerful C4 version of the Chevrolet and, arguably, also the most powerful Chevrolet Corvette of all time.

[@DavidTron63]

Yea I worked at Holden Elizabeth too back in the 80's. What an icon. So sad that GM-Holden dropped the ball in Australia but fond memories and I managed to pick up a new HSV VF R8 before it all went south. Driving my car everyday is a dream. Walkinshaw pack incoming. Thanks for the legacy you left us Tom.

[@shreckm6470]

The value of that car has just more than doubled in the last few months.

[@parky2310]

For me this is singlehandedly THE car that I'd like to own more than anything else and this example is beyond perfection - it's got everything I'd ever want in a car! Thanks for showing it!👍👍👍

[@PetrolPed]

My pleasure. I know the owner will be chuffed to hear that :-)

[@parky2310]

Petrol Ped No worries - and you're very welcome to come and drive my 461bhp 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero!😈😂

[@PetrolPed]

Wow...461bhp through the front wheels ! Would love too :-)

[@imnotahsvbadasskemp2140]

Yes ...I am chuffed 😆😆

[@jasoncrawford5350]

parky2310 Mate you wait till you see the new one. 583 horsepower as standard, with the Walkinshaw package it punches out around 746 horsepower. Is louder, handles better, better responsiveness etc. And of course improved interior etc. If you are in the UK unfortunately the new one is going to be in very short supply as it is quite literally the last one. But it is incredible. A true muscle car. As i said it has almost 600 horsepower as standard without the Walkinshaw package lol. Shows how crazy we Aussies are when we build a car like that, and Walkinshaw Australia ( who owns HSV the performance devision for Holden Australia) designs the Walkinshaw package for it and adds almost 200 more horsepower lol. Here that is what they have always done. Build a performance car, then desing and develop a package for it to go faster if you want. If you want performance it is something we have always managed to do. However manufacturing ends in 2017.

[@roberthuth7493]

Absolut Sehenswert man sieht den Spaß den dieses Auto macht. Danke für die Vorstellung dieses Boliden. Prima Kanal der uns Autos zeigt die wir in Europa nie zu sehen bekommen. Prima Arbeit weiter so!

[@mickthomassen2887]

I’ve never seen a car review where the driver publicly displayed his/her ‘O’ face! Nice work. No substitute for cubic inches.

[@specialized29er86]

Holden Australia - RIP

[@JakeMartin94]

Back when we made cars in Australia 🇦🇺 😢

[@Rustynailz]

So much fun when they kick out while changing gears... But I personally think they look so much better with a ducktail spoiler

[@artistjoh]

Nothing like the sound of a V8. And these Australian Holden V8’s are the rawest V8 sounds of them all outside a race track. That GoPro footage of the tailpipe under acceleration toward the end (around 15:40) is incredible. My Toyota V8 diesel engine is positively tame in comparison despite having a little more torque.

[@Cruelaid]

Nice review, Australia is awesome

[@PetrolPed]

Sure is :-)

[@billybbutter2780]

They also produced a five door wagon & 2 door 2 seat ute variant. Now in Queens English!! A Estate car or Shooting Break & a Utilitarian Vehicle aka Ute. 😉👍🇦🇺

[@edstarnoneed5556]

On set of light's in a C63 and on my right i had one of these monster's. Very close but the noise out of these cars are overwhelming!!

[@PetrolPed]

It sure is 👏

[@edstarnoneed5556]

Would you believe me if i told you that I'm an Aussie that has never driven a Holden!!?? I love the look and i love the power but for some reason i trust no car doing over 100km if it's not a European car. My loss!!

[@dougwoellner7895]

Depends on the size of the drivers balls lol

[@JDSFLA]

I am late to this party as I was not subscribed when this video was released. In the U.S this is called the Chevrolet SS which is not supercharged but plenty of guys retrofit one for about $10,000. I bought a 2017 and it sure is a blast. I rarely have the radio on as I am listening to that wonderful 6.2 liter Chevrolet LS3 rumble, burble and crackle as I row through the gears. That is a Tremec TR6060 manual transmission which is used in the Camaro, Corvette, Dodge Viper and others. The exhaust starting in 2015 is bi-modal, and you can put the car in "Touring" mode and it is quieter, but why do that? Handling is excellent (Magnetic Ride Control) and the Brembo brakes haul the car down quickly and fade free. Unleash the inner you! Be that hooligan!

[@PetrolPed]

You have no other choice when you drive this car 😂

[@imnotahsvbadasskemp2140]

Chester I am the owner of this car. You didn't fancy a G8 then ?

[@JDSFLA]

Of course I do. I am just relating what is available in the U.S. from Holden. Of course, 2017 was the last year of production for the V8 cars, and now Holden sells cars imported into Australia.

[@ChrisFEJackson]

Great video, I used to run a TR7V8 with a single exhaust 3" bore. Not very powerful @155BHP but the noise was vaguely similar :) Only V8 I had. Now on 2nd Astra GTC VXR, lovin it.

[@TurboPeeen]

I've personally never been a huge fan of the VXR8 but... big V8's are a dying breed and the sound this particular one makes :D What a noise! Makes my M3 sound like a prius! (great vid as always Pete!)

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. Once driven forever smitten !!!

[@ljp1942]

Holden is dead in Australia now.

[@DavidTron63]

There's nothing quite like getting in the seat of a VF (or even VE) HSV thats had the works done. The sound, the rumble, the exhilaration. And all you have done to that point is start the engine. Smiles for miles.

[@NorthernUnion13]

What a car. My cammed ls2 HSV GTS version is currently being supercharged and I can't wait to get it back.

[@imnotahsvbadasskemp2140]

NorthernUnion13 thanks mate

[@natalieluders378]

I have a ve sv6 Commodore love it what's even better is driving my dad's GTS HSV MY GOD ITS AWSOME

[@cohort075]

Thank you GM for killing an Australian Icon.

[@AJS86]

Jealous Americans that's what. Couldn't make a better car so killed it instead

[@Rhythmattica]

Well, it was the GFC.... So fk you US Banksters.

[@Charlie-wr6dy]

Trade unions killed the Aussie car industry. Kept making ridiculous wage and conditions claims until the the manufacturers said f**k this and moved to Asia. But it’s never their fault.

[@bryndaldwyre3099]

Gotta love the sound of the supercharger whine. Much better sound than a turbo's blow-off valve. No apologies to the turbo fans in the comments.:)

[@rondass62]

What a review, great video and fully explains the potential of this very rare holden,its a thunder not fully maxed but still from downunder

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Ron 👍

[@DocBlueSea]

Let's just enjoy this sound before the electric cars takes over ... Another great video Ped!

[@PetrolPed]

I know what you mean...a Tesla doesn't sound like this !

[@imnotahsvbadasskemp2140]

Petrol Ped well said...I'd just not buy one. I'd follow Clarkson on this one.

[@laureljeffery2821]

Imnotahsvbadass Kemp what's a 'Clarkson ' worth these days !!!

[@jasoncrawford5350]

Imnotahsvbadass Kemp How? Clarkson said he would buy one, because he loved the power aspect.

[@hoonaticbloggs5402]

Have you heard one with a cam ?

[@JDSFLA]

I love everything about this car. I have a white 2017 Chevrolet SS with 6-speed manual, and the sound of the engine makes me smile every drive. Sadly, the SS does not have the supercharger although some owners add it, or do other naturally aspirated upgrades.

[@lachlanbrown409]

Headers, cam and a tune is all it needs.

[@stephencooper1266]

What a beast. Proper proper mans car

[@PetrolPed]

Oh yes !

[@imnotahsvbadasskemp2140]

Stephen Cooper yes its for sale.

[@lamarr2901]

Absolutely fantastic! What a monster! Brilliant video!

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks. It sure is. Glad you enjoyed it :-)

[@jgriff7589]

What a beast! love the noise! 🤤

[@neill6879]

Lovely beast.......I knew it was an elderly bloke who owned it by the amount it stickers and badges that he has put on it...

[@EdgyNumber1]

Nice review. I'm on the lookout for one of these. I like them for their simple mechanics. Unlike zee Germans (and the British come to mention it,) the engine bay has everything you need to get at, right in front of you. Faster (cheaper) servicing. Nice to know the Aussies built a car just for me.

[@westaussie965]

Let us know where you live, it’s been years since I’ve seen a commodore/v8

[@ianriordan6382]

Grow a pair and flat change it like we do in OZ. My modded 2017 LS3 Holden Caprice is a luxo-barge missle.

[@JadXtreme]

I wish they would've brought that version of the Commodore/G8 to the US. GM missed a golden opportunity

[@chriswillmott462]

You got the US version, but it was dumbed down, ask your regulators why.

[@paulsz6194]

Just import the body kits, plenty of them here..

[@DavidTron63]

Yea best GM performance crew in the form of HSV could have supplied.

[@Squashed8Ball]

Chevy SS is the same base car without the body kit and engine upgrades.

[@williamlongbottom5494]

That's because the Aussie showed up how poor GM USA really is. USA cannot handle someone doing it better😁

[@Muffinrider]

Never gets old

[@leecoates4082]

great shopping car used by many house wives in Australia , if you want the man version come over here and drive the tekno performance car with 1100 hp and still has aircon and all the luxury option

[@shanejackson4978]

Yeah, but how much does it cost?

[@Scuppun]

I've driven Porsches, Ferraris, Lamborghinis and all were fantastic. These Holdens are just fun and so easy to drive. They are good, very underrated.

[@waynecorbett4119]

The note on this vehicle is the sweetest thing.

[@tomforrest7814]

wow my favourite car this video is awesome glad you loved it!

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Tom. I certainly did...totally awesome !

[@imnotahsvbadasskemp2140]

Tom Forrest all I can say is 😆

[@DavidTron63]

Loved it. But yea 600HP isnt enough. About to add the Walkinshaw kit to my VF HSV R8 Clubsport which will take her to 733HP. Kickass.

[@jasoneverard1666]

Wicked, Aussie mechanic here, thrashed heaps of ss and hsv, wild fun

[@sg0238]

He smiled for 18 minutes.

[@PetrolPed]

Yep :-)

[@beaugunn2632]

Second time watching this video, and it's great to see you have such fun in the best that we used to be able to serve up. Come to think about it, re-watching this video is akin to visiting the grave-site of a departed, dear friend, if you get my drift. RIP REAL HOLDENS! ( Well, at least new ones ).

[@Vlaid65]

I just finished my third viewing. Still smiling the whole way through.

[@beaugunn2632]

Vlaid65 ... nice to know that I am not alone. Thanks for your reply.

[@DavidTron63]

I come back at least once a year lol

[@beaugunn2632]

@@DavidTron63 ..... I am still so stinkingly pissed off at GM for killing off *our car* . I split my time theses days between a VE Commodore and an NL Fairlane, and if it áint Aussie built, shove it! Cheers mate.

[@kingofstreets181]

Drive the Holden vf gts .. you’ll love it 😍

[@PetrolPed]

Hopefully one day :-)

[@starcloud4959]

Yes, this is exactly what electric car supporters don't understand.Quiet is nice, absolutely, but the feel, the sound and the excitment of an ''ICE" V8 is just so much better, it's beyond words.

[@tedwells1941]

Thank you Colin!

[@PetrolPed]

Indeed. He’s a top bloke 👍

[@crofty5645]

I have a Difillippo 3 inch exhaust on my 6 litre and i have had Pacemaker exhausts before that i think sound much better than the Walkinshaw exhaust does, but what an awesome car.

[@PetrolPed]

It'll sound good then ;-)

[@steveh8]

Awesome. I've always loved these.

[@PetrolPed]

They are indeed awesome !

[@rodgeranderson4922]

Vauxhall? IT'S A BLOODY HOLDEN!!! I worked as a maintenance fitter on the V8 production line at Fishermans bend in the early 80's. Not the assembly line, the machining line, was a bloody good job.

[@book2445]

Big V8's. I remember when me and me mates jaws dropped in the late 70's when this girl pulled up in a what looked like a firebird with 528cu in badges on the side. I looked it up. They were a racing motor built in the States. 6.2l is a little under 380cu in. Back then there wasn't the restrictions now in force. 327's and 350's were considered mid range. One of my bosses had a worked 350 in his 1 ton ute. Another guy had a 327 in his Torana. It was fun development times. You could even add a turbo to your worked Yoshimura 1135 motor bike.

[@chriswillmott462]

Or spend 5.5k on a wiseco kit and cams for your 900 Honda and turn it into a 985 and destroy RK gold chains and rear sprockets in 1200km

[@amandacookson4192]

I met the guy who owns this car, he told me you were coming to pick it up in half an hour or so.I wish i stayed to meet you now. huge fan of your channel and just wanted to say keep up the amazing work!

[@PetrolPed]

+Amanda Cookson Ate you coming to Breakfast Club on Sunday. I'll be there 👍

[@amandacookson4192]

Petrol Ped Sure will be! :)

[@imnotahsvbadasskemp2140]

Amanda Cookson Amanda see I wasn't fibbing.

[@imnotahsvbadasskemp2140]

my FB. kempycm

[@PetrolPed]

Keep an eye out for me and Ruby and come and say hi :-)

[@DavidTron63]

Smiles for miles lol. I'll have to get you to drop over to Oz once I've upgraded my HSV VF R8 Clubsport with the W547kw Walkinshaw pack. Its a manual too ha

[@johnnyboy1586]

One of the best sounding v8s I've heard

[@tonieveritt7045]

you must be really proud of that beast and i mean BEAST wow wow wow.

[@PiliaeAl]

So yesterday afternoon, I lined one of these up at the traffic lights in my BMW 335i E92, Im running JB4 chip, catless downpipes, new charge pipe with BOV, Akrapovic Exhaust, custom air intakes and an after market intercooler. Result. VXR8 = 1 BMW E92 = 0 Not sure what scared me more, the power or the noise!

[@PetrolPed]

LOL !

[@geneva760]

HA - yes the noise is certainly a feature attraction of these. Have a nice day.

[@7o177]

lol i went round one in my xf ute a few years back, god damn grandma car down here i swear to god.

[@petermoygannon698]

BMW doing 5.6 to 100 for stock one yes you are not quick enough against 4.3 down a straight round the bends you might go better your lighter that's where the fun is

[@andrew_koala2974]

@@geneva760 Neil Diamond described it well it's a beautiful noise kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXaTg2uBpclrnJY

[@neilreid2298]

And this my friends is why an EV can never stir your soul...

[@robertsaca3512]

The Australians knew how to put together an affordable, fun and practical machine.

[@Luke_chux]

Maybe not affordable 😂😂

[@robertsaca3512]

@@Luke_chux compared to what this car could be compared to, it was definitely the affordable option

[@zaneburton119]

I remember watching your first Vids with the minis and stuff I was one of the first people to comment so glad your getting big

[@Fugshot1]

a very tough car indeed. its so good how at the end of the day its just a souped up family sedan but has the most beastly of an engine. shame there is no more being made. wouldve loved to have seen the direction Holden wouldve went with new technological updates

[@Renny1953]

Hats off to Colin for buying an Aussie rocket. I have the later model ute version and I love it. If you just lope along- I get 7.4 - 8.9 litres per 100 Kilometers. At the legal speed of 62 MPH your rev counter reads 1500. Double idle speed. It's a wonderful car. And they ain't making them anymore. They have traction control by the way. I've never laid rubber.

[@paulcouzner2605]

As a Australian, yep they a fun ride, I own a 2006 VZ HSV Clubsport HRT Edition, they are basically a street legal track car straight off the showroom floor. It's not supercharged like the VXR8 but is a naturally aspirated LS2 engine, 297kW with a 6 speed manual, 400Nm @1000 rpm & 535Nm @ 4400rpm = 0 to 60mph in 4.5 sec's, 0 to 120mph in 15sec's, mpg 13.7 average as a daily driver. It's a shame that Australia does not make Holden/HSV vehicle anymore as they made some fun muscle cars.

[@johnny6476]

Really good review, That's a monster of a car. 😊

[@PetrolPed]

Johnny Willis Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it 👍