VZ Commodore SV8
Early VZ versions of the SV8 continued with the VY SV8 theme, being essentially
an Executive with a V8 engine, rear spoiler, unique 17 inch alloy wheels and SV6
tail lights. This specification was later upgraded as a running change to match
the equipment levels and appearance of the SV6, which remained a step down from
the SS. The SV8 was priced from AUD$41,990.
SV8 features included:
- 5.7 L 250 kW (340 PS; 335 hp) LS1 V8 (until 31/12/05, then 6.0 L 260 kW (354 PS; 349 hp) L76 V8 from 1/1/06)
- 6-speed manual transmission (option of 4-speed automatic transmission)
- Air conditioning
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
- Auto headlights
- Brake assist (BA)
- CD player
- Cruise control
- Driver's and passenger's airbags
- Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD)
- FE2 sports suspension
- Front power windows
- Independent rear suspension (IRS)
- Limited slip differential (LSD)
- Power antenna
- Security system
- Traction control system (TCS)
- Trip computer
- 17 inch alloy wheels