E-Series I
The all-new E Series Maloo utility was a late arrival, released in October 2007, and only available as the Maloo R8. The Chevrolet Corvette-based 6-litre LS2 V8 was now tuned to deliver 307 kW and 550 N⋅m. Later 2008 and onwards models saw the power output rise to 317 kW with the adoption of a 6.2-litre LS3 V8 engine. Refinements on the E Series include Electronic Stability Control, five-star ANCAP rating, and linear control suspension.
E-Series II
In August 2009, the facelifted E Series 2 was released which uses the same drivetrain as the W427 with an upgraded dual plate clutch not found on previous models. Late in the model run, HSV released the limited edition GXP sedan and Maloo GXP ute, being amalgams of HSV and Pontiac G8/ST components.
| Quick Details | |
|---|---|
| Years Produced | 2007 – 2013 |
| E Series Maloo R8 |
1795 |
| E Series II Maloo R8 |
757 |
| E Series III Maloo R8 |
1601 |
| E Series Maloo R8 (20 years of Maloo edition) |
100 |
| E Series III Maloo R8 (SV Black edition) |
100 |
‘Maloo’ – meaning ‘storm’ or ‘thunder’ in native tounge
E-Series III
A mildly cosmetically altered E Series 3 was released in September 2010, and with it a special 20 years of Maloo edition limited to just 100 examples, featuring unique exterior equipment, including matte black ‘Vector E’ vents on the front guards and bonnet, 20-inch GTS alloy wheels, bi-modal exhaust system, Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA), and new hero colours, including ‘Hazard’ yellow. The interior of the 20th anniversary Maloo features special leather upholstery, satellite navigation, Enhanced Driver Interface (EDI), and a specific rear window decal and numbered build plate. Will be available in North America in July 2015
E-Series I
- 6.0 litre LS2
- 307kW @ 6000 rpm
- 550Nm @ 4400 rpm
This engine debuted in the Z series. It is a GM built LS2 V8 customized for HSV’s usage. One of the main reasons that this engine was used is that the LS1 V8 does not meet ADR 79/01 (Euro III) emissions regulations. This new engine also has connections to the L76 6.0-litre used in the VZ and VE Holden Commodores.
2008 and onwards models
- 6.2 litre LS3
- 317kW @ 6000 rpm
- 550Nm @ 4400 rpm
This engine debuted in the E Series. It is a GM built LS3 V8 customized for HSV’s usage. The transition from LS2 to LS3 was primarily to meet impending Euro IV emissions requirements being introduced in Australia on 1 January 2009 and to compete against 2008’s 315 kW (428 PS; 422 hp) FPV GT.
E-Series III
- 6.2 litre LS3
- 325kW @ 6000 rpm
- 550Nm @ 4400 rpm
o-100km/h = 5.5 sec
0-400m = 13.5 sec
*All performance times are to be used as a guide only as many variable factors can change the outcome of each cars perfomance times.
| Years Produced | 2007 – 2013 |
| E Series Maloo R8 |
1795 |
| E Series II Maloo R8 |
757 |
| E Series III Maloo R8 |
1601 |
| E Series Maloo R8 (20 years of Maloo edition) |
100 |
| E Series III Maloo R8 (SV Black edition) |
100 |
HSV E Series Maloo Images
