HSV VS Series

The VS series of 1995 introduced mild styling tweaks and a new three-spoke alloy wheel design. A value-oriented Manta was established as the base HSV model to broaden appeal. In 1996, other models within the range included the HSV VS ClubSport, HSV VS Senator and a special limited edition flagship GTS-R was created which came standard with the 5.7-litre V8, Tremec T56 six-speed transmission and “Hydratrak” limited slip differential (LSD) package.

Available only in a polarising bright yellow colour (known as “XU-3 Yellah”) with carbon fibre inserts and large rear wing. In total, 85 GTS-Rs were produced (10 exported to New Zealand). Also in 1996 a new Statesman-based model known as the Grange replaced previous HSV Statesman models.

HSV VS Models & Build Numbers

Year LaunchedModelNumber ProducedExtra Details
1996VS MALOO173173 total between April 1995 and June 1996
1996VS MANTA229201 manual and 28 automatic total between April 1995 to June 1996
1996VS CLUBSPORT987987 total between April 1995 and June 1996
1996VS SENATOR 185i403April 1995 to June 1996
1996VS SENATOR 215i20071 manual and 129 automatic; April 1995 to June 1996
1996VS GTS22183 automatic and 138 manual between April 1995 and June 1996
1996VS STATESMAN 185i47April 1995 to September 1996
1996VS STATESMAN 215i35April 1995 to September 1996
1996VS CAPRICE 215i12April 1995 to September 1996
1996VS GTS-R851 media car and 9 to New Zealand; option of standard or "Blueprint" engine; all in XU-3 Yellah paint
1996VSII MALOO107June 1996 to August 1997
1996VSII MANTA75June 1996 to September 1997
1996VSII MANTA WAGON20June 1996 to September 1997
1996VSII CLUBSPORT1217June 1996 to August 1997
1996VSII SENATOR 185i315automatics; June 1996 to August 1997
1996VSII SENATOR 215i17763 manual and 114 automatic; June 1996 to August 1997
1996VSII GTS154103 manual and 51 automatic; June 1996 to August 1997
1996VSII STATESMAN GRANGE 185i27based on Statesman; September 1996 to April 1999
1996VSII STATESMAN GRANGE 215i19based on Statesman; September 1996 to April 1999
1996VSII CAPRICE 215i6September 1996 to December 1996
1997VSII AT VT MALOO UTE388"VS Series II at VT" built; 185i engine; September 1997 to December 1998
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