E-series W427 (2008)

At $155,500, the W427 was the most expensive car ever sold by HSV – until the W1. Built in limited numbers to celebrate HSV’S 20th anniversary, W427 was a remarkably cohesive effort, featuring a sensational 375kw/ 640Nm 7.0-litre LS7 V8 from the Corvette Z06 that revved to nearly 7000rpm. Unique 20-inch alloys with a convex face accommodated huge six-piston brakes. HSV intended to build 427, but the GFC hit and only 137 were delivered.

WHAT WE SAID:

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