1990 Holden Commodore SS

KEY FACTS A rare and highly sought-after homologation special, the Holden HSV Commodore VN SS Group A is a pivotal piece of Australian motorsport history. Powered by a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8 engine driving the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. This Australian-market model passed compliance in January 1990. The odometer indicates 21,205 km, though this is not warranted. This is one of only 302 examples ever produced, and is believed to be one of just 11 with the leather trim option. Build year: 1990 EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES Built to homologate the Holden Commodore for Group A touring car racing, the Holden HSV Commodore VN SS Group A featured an extensively modified version of Holden’s 5.0-litre V8 engine to produce 215 kW and 411Nm of torque, which it sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed ZF S6-40 manual transmission, as used in the Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1. Upgrades were also made to the suspension, tyres, and brakes. Although a total production of 500 cars was originally planned for racing homologation reasons, only 302 examples were ultimately produced, in non-sequential order. This VN-era Commodore SS Group A is finished in the model-specific shade of Durif Red, over a grey leather-trimmed interior, featuring grey velour-trimmed door cards. It rides on a set of 17-inch 'Group A' alloy wheels fitted with Goodyear Eagle ZR45 tyres. Equipment includes a black leather-trimmed Momo steering wheel, electric windows, a top-tinted windscreen, cruise control, a cassette stereo, and automatic climate control. Accompanied by the original logbook, VHS tape, purchase paperwork, certificate, and two keys. CONDITION Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. SUMMARY The Holden HSV Commodore VN SS Group A is a highly significant and sought-after homologation special, representing a pivotal moment in Australian motorsport history. One of just 302 examples produced, believed to be one of only 11 produced with the f