HSV VF Clubsport
Engines
6.2 Litre V8 Engine LS3
Capacity: 6.162 litre
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston
Number of Cylinders: 8
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee configuration
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Naturally aspirated, indirect fuel injection
Bore and Stroke: 103.25mm x 92mm
Power: 317kw at 6000rpm
Torque: 550Nm at 4600rpm
Compression Ratio: 10.9:1
Transmissions
Manual
6 speed Tremec TR6060
Location: Floor
1st: 3.01:1
2nd: 2.07:1
3rd: 1.43:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.84:1
6th: 0.57:1
Reverse: 3.28:1
Automatic
6 speed GM 6L Series Automatic
Location: Floor
1st: 4.03:1
2nd: 2.36:1
3rd: 1.52:1
4th: 1.15:1
5th: 0.85:1
6th: 0.67:1
Reverse: 3.06:1
Automatic
6 speed GM 6L Series Automatic
Location: Floor
1st: 4.03:1
2nd: 2.36:1
3rd: 1.52:1
4th: 1.15:1
5th: 0.85:1
6th: 0.67:1
Reverse: 3.06:1
Rear Axle Ratios
Manual: 3.07:1
Automatic: 3.27:1
Clutch
Single, dry plate. Beleville diaphram spring. Mechanical cable operation, connected directly to pull fork throw-out lever
Rear Axle Ratios
3.27:1
Chassis
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Suspension
Front: Independent MacPherson wet strut, linear rate coil springs, wet sleeve shocks, 26mm stabiliser bar.
Sports Suspension (FE2): Firmer spring rate, reduced stabiliser bar diameter, reduced ride height
Rear: Rigid axle, Salisbury type. 5 link location with parallel short upper and long lower trailing arms and a Panhard rod between axle and under body. 16mm decoupled stabiliser bar, 30.2mm diameter dampers
Sports Suspension (FE2): Firmer spring rate, increased stabiliser bar diameter, fuel tank guards
Steering
Power hydraulically assisted Rack and Pinion, variable ratio (17.2:1 on centre to 11.8:1 on lock). Direct linkage (rear to front wheels) from rack to steering arms. Turns lock to lock 2.7
Optional manual rack and pinion, variable ratio (19.7:1 on centre to 23.3:1 on lock. Turns lock to lock 4.5
Brakes
Front: 365mm ventilated disc
Rear: 350mm ventilated disc
Electrical
12 volt negative ground
Battery:
V8 80 min/400 amp eleven plate
Breakerless high energy electronic ignition system.
Exhaust
V8: Cast iron dual exhaust manifolds with single crossover pipe. Single seam welded steel exhaust and tail pipe with two reverse flow mufflers
Wheels
20 inch Alloy
Tyres
Front: 255/35 R20
Rear: 275/35 R20
Exterior Dimensions
VF Clubsport Sedan:
Total Length: 4988mm
Total Width: 1899mm
Total Height at kerb weight: 1466mm
Wheelbase: 2915mm
Front Track: 1616mm
Rear Track: 1590mm
Kerb Weight:
1430kg
Turning Circle:
10.4 metres
Fuel Tank Capacity:
73 litres