2002 Holden HSV GTS Supercharger Review and Performance Comparison

Holden HSV Performance Review.

Introduction:

The 2002 Holden HSV GTS Supercharger is a powered by a Petrol V 8. This variant of the Holden HSV GTS Supercharger is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out around 2002. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2002 Ferrari Enzo 6.0 V12 and the 2002 Pagani Zonda C12 S 7.3.

This particular Holden HSV has a 5665cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant driven by the Holden Rear Wheel Drive system.

Alternative Petrol V 8's include the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The HSV shares its Petrol V 8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo.If you're looking for other similar performing cars which share the HSV's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1985 Alfa-Romeo Spider Veloce or the earlier 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1799 kgs (3966 lbs) places the Holden HSV GTS Supercharger in a similar weight category as the 2025 Ford Mustang GT Fastback and the excellent 2025 BMW 2 Series M2 CS Bi-Turbo, give or take 50kg.

The Holden HSV shares the same bhp with the 2025 BMW 2 Series M2 CS Bi-Turbo (523 bhp)

In terms of pure power the 5665cc 16 valve, V 8 engine produces around 502 bhp (374 kW) @ 6050 rpm which is comparable to the 2025 BMW 2 Series M2 CS Bi-Turbo (523 bhp) and also the 2025 Ford Mustang GT Fastback (486 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V 8 throws out 457 lb-ft (619.6 Nm) @ 5100 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2025 Maserati GranCabrio 490 (443 lb-ft) or the 2025 Maserati GranTurismo 490 (443 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If you look at both power or torque of the 2002 Holden HSV in comparison with its weight you get a much more accurate idea of its real world performance.

The 2012 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 Zagato (303.5 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Holden HSV.

The Holden HSV has a power to weight ratio of 279.0 bhp per ton. Bhp per ton figures of the 2002 HSV GTS Supercharger means you're competing with the 2012 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 Zagato (303.5 bhp per ton) and the equally quick 2020 Mercedes GT AMG S Roadster 4.0 V8 Bi Turbo (302.9 bhp per ton).

Torque to Weight:

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque!. However, torque isn't the whole story, you also need to compare weight as well for more real world comparisons such as torque per ton.

The Holden HSV GTS Supercharger generates around 254.0 lb-ft per ton. So if you're looking at what cars perform similarly either on the drag strip or at the traffic lights using torque to weight as a benchmark, then look no further than the 2024 Mercedes GT GT 63 S E Performance (278.9 lb-ft per ton) or the similarly performing 2024 Mercedes G Class G 580 EQ (278.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

The Holden HSV GTS Supercharger can accelerate 0–60mph in 4.50 secs or 0–100km/h (0–62mph) in 4.6 secs. Acceleration rivals to the Holden HSV GTS Supercharger include the 2024 Audi A3 S3 Sportback (4.50 secs) or the equally as fast to 60mph 2024 Audi A3 S3 Sedan (4.50 secs).

The V 8 engine of the Holden HSV GTS Supercharger ensures that, ‘on paper’ at least, accelerates slightly faster than the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) and the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Holden HSV GTS Supercharger and the Ferrari 250 GT SWB 3.0 V12

On a longer format for acceleration comparisons the 2002 Holden HSV can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.41 secs with a trap speed around 109.7 mph. Similar performances down the quarter mile drag strip can be found with the the Ferrari 250 GT SWB 3.0 V12 (12.42 seconds @ 109.6 mph) and a close race between the Mercedes C Class 63 AMG Edition 507 (12.42 seconds @ 109.6 mph) too.

Top Speed:

Some modern performance cars are often artificially restricted particularly when it comes to max speed. 155 mph top speed restrictions are often used as part of the German 'Gentleman's Agreement' for example, so be cautious when using maximum speed figures. The 2002 version of the Holden HSV GTS Supercharger has a maximum speed of 180mph.

Top Speed of the 2002 HSV equals the Maserati Quattroporte Modena (179 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what has a similar top end performance to the 2002 Holden HSV GTS Supercharger then there's the slightly slower the Maserati Quattroporte Modena (179 mph) or how about the impressive Bentley Arnage T 6.8 V8 4d Auto (179 mph).

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Related Links:

• 2002 HSV Rivals List.
• 2002 HSV: Full Review and Comparisons.
• A Brief History of Holden
• Compare the 2002 Holden HSV