By Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury


The car known as the Chevrolet CSV CR8 in the GCC is actually an Australian model by GM-owned Holden called the HSV Clubsport R8. The Ozzies now get a wagon version of the monster car, called the HSV Clubsport R8 Tourer.

Incidentally, the Australian-market Clubsport R8 already has a new 425 hp 6.2-litre LS3 V8, as opposed to the 411 hp 6.0-litre V8 we get here. The new LS3 V8 also has 550 Nm of torque. The R8 Tourer gets the new V8, as well as a standard 6-speed manual, rear-wheel-drive, and enough space to move house. Options include leather upholstery, automatic gearbox, and 20-inch wheels. Don’t expect this car in the GCC though.

2 Comments » Post a comment

  1. by maani, on September 2 2008 @ 11:09 pm

    fast car for fast drivers

  2. by Murf, on September 3 2008 @ 4:01 am

    No point bringing here, hardly see the sedan..
    Probably because of the manual gearbox. That’s why so many M5’s around now..

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