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Performance From Down Under – 15 Crazy Australian Muscle Cars

13. 1988 Holden HSV VL Group A Walkinshaw

The 1988 HSV was an interesting car that was a major step for Holden and their performance department. It was the first car to feature a fuel-injection engine. It was also the first car Holden developed in a wind tunnel by Tom Walkinshaw Racing as an outside contractor.

The car featured a 240 HP V8 engine, a five-speed gearbox and an aerodynamic body kit, which was important for homologating reasons. Interestingly, some dealers removed the unique body kit and sold the car without it. Since Holden only made 750 of them, Group A Walkinshaws are scarce on the classic car market. However, cars without the body kit are less valuable.

Written by
Vukasin Herbez

Vukasin Herbez writes about classic American muscle, Japanese performance icons and landmark Ferraris for Motor Junkie. Vukasin's features explore the history behind the cars that defined each decade.

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