Keywords: 1989 HSV (VN) convertible, concept (2015-08-29) 04.jpg 1989 w Holden Commodore VN HSV VN convertible concept Photographed at the National Holden Motor Museum Echuca Victoria Australia <br /><br />Proposed to Holden Special Vehicles board of directors in May 1989 with one car to be built for the 1989 Sydney Motor Show 25 production cars to be built in the first year 100 production cars to be built in the second year This concept features a specifically designed power operated roof and side glass Base vehicle Holden Calais VN V8 Engine 5 0-litre V8 as per HSV SV5000 VN with high compression pistons specific cam shaft intake system headers and dual exhaust Transmission 4-speed automatic as per SV5000 with specific calibration Brakes as per SV5000 Suspension unique HSV turned springs and dampers Interior based on SV5000 with specific folding HSV seats Momo steering wheel and full function electronics Wheelbase shortened by 140 mm in on Front doors lengthened by 220 mm in on Windscreen shortened by 50 mm in on The convertible programme was cancelled for undisclosed reasons in 1990 with only this one-off Sydney Motor Show car produced This same car was repainted in Holden Racing Team HRT livery for promotional activity in the early/mid-1990s travelling the V8 racing circuits and automotive shows with HRT during that decade 2015-08-29 own OSX -36 120393 144 745089 OSX Photographs by OSX HSV VN HSV interiors Ž HSV concept vehicles National Holden Motor Museum |