Managing Director Scott Grant said the release of a 20th Anniversary ClubSport R8 celebrated the heritage of the luxury and performance car company.

“The birth of HSV and the reveal of the very first VL Group A SS Commodore – commonly referred to as the ‘Walkinshaw’ – took place at the 1987 Sydney Motor Show. From those humble beginnings, HSV has gone on to produce over 55,000 vehicles and dominate the world of motor sport,” Scott Grant said.

“It is only fitting that today we unveil a limited edition model to commemorate the company’s 20th Anniversary,” he said on Thursday 11th October, 2007.

The 20th Anniversary ClubSport R8 is limited to a production run of 100 units, with a number of unique features including:

• Unique sandstorm colour scheme
• Unique 20th Anniversary sill plates
• GTS black accenting
• Leather performance seats featuring the 20th Anniversary logo
• Chrome shadow wheels and brake callipers finished in black and gold.

The model retains the 307 kW LS2 V8 engine, performance brake package and aggressive HSV styling that has contributed to the company recording twelve consecutive months of unsurpassed sales success in the company’s 20 year history.

“The company has had an outstanding 12 months, but in typical HSV style we’re looking to the future and making sure we continue to produce products that Australians and the world love to drive,” Scott Grant said.