HSV has announced a trio of limited edition models – R8 SV Black (sedan and ute), Grange SV and R8 Track Edition – that will send off the 6.2-litre Chevrolet-sourced LS3 engines for the Holden performance arm.

Between them only 650 will be produced for Australia, 50 of which will be the last HSVs to wear the Grange nameplate, which is being retired in the lead up to the end of Australian manufacturing. All have to be sold by October 31 ahead of the introduction of stricter Euro 5 emissions regulations.

The 340kW/570Nm output of a motor not used since the arrival of the Gen F2 range in 2015 is unchanged, but the engines pick up the mechanical sound enhancer developed by Holden for its V8 models with the same basic donk.

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It’s the only tweak to the 6.2-litre V8 driveline that is the heart of the SV Black, Grange SV and Track Edition versions.

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First out of the blocks will be the SV Black versions of the ClubSport and Maloo. Each picks up most of the GTS styling, albeit without the LSA badge.

The Maloo R8 SV Black will sell for $62,990 and the ClubSport R8 SV Black $65,990. There will be no Tourer version, with that car instead only being offered with the LSA until it is discontinued late next year.

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Wrapping up the life of the LS3 engine for HSV will be the R8 Track Edition. As well as the black styling touches, it also picks up 20-inch wheels previously used on the GTS.

Unsurprisingly, the focus for the Track Edition is on its hot lap performance. Key to the changes are springs that are 200 percent stiffer than those used on the previous ClubSport, as well as the six-piston AP Racing calipers from the supercharged GTS.

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The last LS3-powered HSV will have number plates fitted by October 31, one day before the deadline that stipulates all new cars and SUVs must meet the new Euro 5 emissions standards.

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The investment to bring the engines up to the new regulations would have gone into the millions, prompting HSV to instead plan a run of limited edition models prior to the regulation change.

HSV limited edition models

ClubSport R8 SV Black (sedan), Maloo R8 SV Black (ute) On sale: June, 2016 Engine: 6.2-litre LS3 V8 Power: 340kW Torque: 570Nm Transmission: 6-speed manual or 6-speed auto Mechanical changes: sound enhancer for intake manifold, 4-piston AP Racing brakes Price: ClubSport $65,990; Maloo $62,990 Number produced: 350 ClubSports and 100 Maloos (Australia); 18 ClubSports and 2 Maloos (New Zealand)

Grange SV

On sale: September, 2016 Engine: 6.2-litre LS3 V8 Power/torque: 340kW/570Nm Transmission: 6-speed manual or 6-speed auto Mechanical changes: sound enhancer for intake manifold Price: $86,990 Number produced: 50 (Australia), 6 (New Zealand)

ClubSport R8 Track Edition

On sale: September, 2016 Engine: 6.2-litre LS3 V8 Power/torque: 340kW/570Nm Transmission: 6-speed manual or 6-speed auto Mechanical changes: sound enhancer for intake manifold, 200 percent stiffer springs, six-piston AP Racing brakes from the GTS Price: $68,990 Number produced: 150 (Australia), 6 (New Zealand)