The new W1 might look almost identical to the regular HSV GTSR, but the level of engineering change under the skin is extensive.

Below are eight little details you might not have realised about HSV’s greatest locally-built model.

HSV GTSR W1 engine
HSV GTSR W1 steering wheel
HSV GTSR W1 carbon fibre spoiler
HSV GTSR W1 wheel
HSV GTSR W1 gearstcik

For reference the maximum in-gear speeds for the W1 are 1st: 100km/h 2nd: 142km/h 3rd: 189km/h 4th: 228km/h 5th: 279km/h 6th: 336km/h, though as with all HSVs top speed is limited to 250km/h.

HSV GTSR W1 petrol cap
HSV GTSR W1 brake calipers
HSV GTSR W1 headlights