The Clubsport was powered by the LS2 engine a 6.0 L, 16-valve pushrod V8 producing 297 kW at 6000 rpm and 530 N⋅m at and 4400 rpm.
There was the choice of either a Six-speed manual or four-speed auto. Fuel consumption was 15.3 L/100 km. The Z-Series started at $61,850 plus on-road costs for the manual. A Clubsport R8 was also available, with greater equipment (e.g. leather seats and extra instrument gauses) and revised wheels design and upgraded braking system.
In July 2005, HSV also produced a manual-only Clubsport and Clubsport R8 “Dealer Team Spec” (DTS), comprising Stage 1 and optional Stage 2 packages. Stage 1 included upgraded tyre and wheel package, lighter overall weight and Stage 2 included other upgrades such as enhanced driver interface, adjustable suspension and tyre pressure monitors.
The Z Series was the first range with which HSV reached the Middle East with the one-make racing ClubSport R sedans.
| Quick Details | |
|---|---|
| Years Produced | 2004 – 2006 |
| Z Series Clubsport |
1414 |
| Z Series Clubsport R8 |
? |
| Z Series MY06 Clubsport |
243 |
| Z Series MY06 Clubsport R8 |
? |
| Z Series Clubsport (Dealer Team Spec) |
50 |
| Z Series Clubsport (HRT Edition) |
50 |
| Z Series SV6000 |
50 |
In addition to the normal Clubsport and Clubsport R8 models HSV also produced the following Clubsport Z Series and Z Series MY06 limited editions:
- SV6000: 50 Z series units based on the Clubsport R8, 30 of which painted in “Devil Yellow” and the remainder in “Phantom Black”; March 2005
- Clubsport R8 “Toll HSV Dealer Team”: 50 Z Series MY06 units painted in “Phantom Black Mica” with orange stripes and decals; July 2005
- Clubsport R8 “Holden Racing Team”: 50 Z Series MY06 of units painted in “Sting Red” with white stripes and decals; March 2006
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.
- 6.0 litre LS2
- 297kW @ 6000 rpm
- 530Nm @ 4400 rpm
Engine: 6.0 litre LS2
Power: 297kW @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 530Nm @ 4400 rpm
Weight: 1690kg
o-100km/h = 5.1 sec
0-400m = 13.3 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 | 2004 – 2006 |
| Z Series Clubsport Produced | 1414 |
| Z Series Clubsport R8 Produced | ? |
| Z Series MY06 Clubsport Produced | 243 |
| Z Series MY06 Clubsport R8 Produced | ? |
| Z Series Clubsport (Dealer Team Spec) Produced | 50 |
| Z Series Clubsport (HRT Edition) Produced | 50 |
| Z Series SV6000 Produced | 50 |
