Performance Review: Holden HSV GTS Supercharger - [2002]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Holden HSV Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Holden HSV GTS Supercharger is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 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 with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The HSV shares its Petrol V8 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 fast cars which share the HSV's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1799 kgs (3966 lbs) this makes the Holden HSV GTS Supercharger in the same weight category as the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Holden HSV shares the same bhp with the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp)

In terms of power the 5665cc 16V V8 engine produces 502 bhp (374 kW) @ 6050 rpm similar to the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (493 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 457 lb-ft (619.6 Nm) @ 5100 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (470 lb-ft) or the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (460 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Holden HSV you can get a better idea of it's 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 and 254.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2002 HSV competing with the 2012 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 Zagato (303.5 bhp per ton) or the 2020 Mercedes GT AMG S Roadster 4.0 V8 Bi Turbo (302.9 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Holden HSV generating around 254.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2017 Mercedes GT AMG Roadster (278.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 2011 Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8 (278.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.6 secs, this made the Holden HSV GTS Supercharger as fast as the 2022 BMW i7 xDrive60 (4.50 secs) the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge 6.6 V12 Twin turbo (4.50 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive Cabrio 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs) the or the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs). This Holden HSV GTS Supercharger is also faster than the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i 3.0 Cabrio Turbo F23 (4.60 secs) the and the 2020 Audi A3 S3 Saloon (4.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the HSV and the 2014 Renault Megane RenaultSport 275 Trophy R

When talking about the performance of the Holden HSV on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.47 secs @ 109.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2014 Renault Megane RenaultSport 275 Trophy R (12.41 secs), the 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VII GSR (12.41 secs), and the 2017 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive (12.42 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2002 version of the Holden HSV GTS Supercharger has a maximum speed of 180mph.

Top Speed of the 2002 HSV equals the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (191 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2002 Holden HSV GTS Supercharger then how about the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (191 mph), the 2022 BMW 4 Series M4 CSL 3.0 Twin Turbo G82 (191 mph), or the 2021 Nissan NSX Type S 3.5L V6 (191 mph).

Related Links:

2002 HSV Rivals List.

A Brief History of Holden

Car Comparison