HSV’s will pinch exclusive bits from its range-topping GTS and paste them on its Clubsport R8 to celebrate its final fling with LS3 power.

After quietly exiting the model range late last year, the atmo 6.2-litre V8 will return to HSV’s R8 range and bring with it the fittest Gen-F Clubbie yet at a bargain price.

Dubbed the Track Edition, Clayton’s borrowed the GTS’s AP Racing brakes and larger wheels while also upgrading the exterior, interior, and tweaking the suspension to suit its new attitude.

HSV Clubsport R8 Track Edition rear

But while its brakes are from the range-topper, HSV hasn’t carried across the same torque vectoring technology. What are carried over are the 20-inch “Blade”-style wheels worn by the MY15 GTS, measuring 8.5 inches wide at the front and 9.5 inches at the rear.

HSV Clubsport R8 Track Edition wheel

HSV’s picked through the parts bin for its styling too, as the Clubsport R8 LSA’s front-bar, side-skirts, black mirror coverings, rear spoiler, and rear bumper have been used for the atmo-special.

HSV Clubsport R8 Track Edition front

Considering the previous 340kW LS3 Clubsport R8 asked for $73,290 before it was axed, the Track Edition will arrive at a relative steal for $68,990 with a six-speed manual aboard.

HSV Clubsport R8 Track Edition manual

When the Track Edition hits dealers this September it’ll be joined by the Grange SV and Clubsport R8 Black limited editions in sending-off the LS3, which leaves HSV’s factory for good when the Grange finishes up in October.