SV 99

In the honoured tradition of the sought-after HSV premium limited edition models, such as the dark blue SV88, the all white SV89, the rich red SV90, the mid-blue SV91 and the white SV93, the SV99 is the first SV limited edition in six years. And it reflects HSV's huge strides in sophistocation and individual build capabilities over that period.

The SV99 exterior comes only in one unique breathtaking, vibrant shade of gold which under some light conditions glows like the real thing! Christened "Hackett Gold", it honours the golden achievements of Australian swimming sensation, Grant Hackett, who has given this striking new limited edition his endorsement. In an HSV first, the golden theme extends to a colour matched full leather interior including the gearshift knob, manual gear lever boot and matching inserts in the steering wheel. Even the instrument panel surround colour is toned to the exclusive leather trim. Cabin equipment includes fully contoured Performance seats, climate control, high quality sound system with CD stacker, dual airbags, side impact airbags and cruise control.

250Kw LS1 Engine But the SV99 is much more than a special colour and a lavish interior. Where it counts, HSV has gone further than ever before. The LS1 Chevrolet Corvette connection dictates a high performance discipline beyond the superficial. The full house HSV-enhanced LS1 with 250kW is fitted with a sports rear muffler assembly in addition to the big bore HSV extractor system.

There will only be one SV99 model and only 99 will ever be made. Even by HSV standards, that makes it fearfully exclusive. Yet it also represents excellent value.

So which milestone does the SV99 celebrate? The first LS1 powered HSV limited edition? The fastest and most complete SV performance model? In the end, it really doesn't matter. Just owning an SV99 is worth celebrating.