HSV cars with highest power to weight ratio
Top 40 HSV cars with most powerful engines relative to vehicle weight. Updated May 2025.
Most accurate predictor of acceleration is power to weight ratio. The more power engine can produce and the less mass it has to accelerate, the quicker the acceleration.
For low speed acceleration and acceleration from standstill, traction also plays important role. Aerodynamic drag takes over as dominating factor at high speed.
Everything in between is where power to weight ratio matters the most. Mid-range acceleration is also important for track performance.
# | make & model | Hp/tonne▼ | Image |
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1. | 2013 HSV GTS | 318 | ![]() |
2. | 2014 HSV GTS Maloo | 308 | ![]() |
3. | 2017 HSV Clubsport R8 LSA (558 PS) | 292 | ![]() |
4. | 2015 HSV Clubsport R8 LSA (543 PS) | 283 | ![]() |
5. | 2009 HSV W427 | 269 | ![]() |
6. | 2014 HSV Senator Signature | 246 | ![]() |
7. | 2008 HSV GTS | 245 | ![]() |
8. | 2004 HSV Clubsport R8 DTS | 244 | ![]() |
9. | 2013 HSV Grange | 243 | ![]() |
10. | 2001 HSV Coupe GTS | 250 | ![]() |
11. | 2004 HSV Coupe GTO | 237 | ![]() |
12. | 2009 HSV ClubSport R8 | 233 | ![]() |
13. | 2009 HSV ClubSport R8 Tourer | 222 | ![]() |
14. | 2009 HSV Grange | 220 | ![]() |
15. | 2004 HSV VZ Commodore SV8 | 205 | ![]() |
16. | 2003 HSV Avalanche | ![]() |
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17. | 1994 HSV Caprice 215i | ![]() |
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18. | 2001 HSV Coupe GTO | ![]() |
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19. | 2002 HSV Coupe HRT 427 | ![]() |
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20. | 2003 HSV Coupe GTO | ![]() |
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21. | 2003 HSV Coupe GTO | ![]() |
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22. | 2004 HSV Coupe 4 | ![]() |
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23. | 1996 HSV Grange 185i | ![]() |
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24. | 1999 HSV Grange 195i | ![]() |
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25. | 1996 HSV Grange 215i | ![]() |
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26. | 1999 HSV Grange Supercharged V6 | ![]() |
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27. | 1999 HSV Grange V8 | ![]() |
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28. | 2000 HSV Grange | ![]() |
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29. | 2003 HSV Grange | ![]() |
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30. | 2004 HSV Grange | ![]() |
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31. | 2007 HSV Grange | ![]() |
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32. | 2010 HSV Clubsport GXP | ![]() |
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33. | 1987 HSV F20 SV | ![]() |
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34. | 1987 HSV F20 SV Turbo | ![]() |
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35. | 1987 HSV SV88 | ![]() |
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36. | 1988 HSV SV3800 | ![]() |
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37. | 1989 HSV SV5000 | ![]() |
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38. | 1989 HSV LE | ![]() |
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39. | 1989 HSV LE Wagon | ![]() |
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40. | 1989 HSV SV89 | ![]() |
Sources
All data sourced from manufacturer's official figures.
List authored by Christian Zelcs. Last updated on 05/05/2025, last addition - HSV Clubsport R8 LSA (558 PS).