The HSV Commodore VL represents the first generation of Holden Special Vehicles' performance Commodore program, produced between 1986 and 1988 alongside the standard Holden Commodore VL. The flagship variant of this generation was the SS Group A SV, commonly known as the Walkinshaw, which was developed to meet homologation requirements for Group A touring car racing. The Walkinshaw used a turbocharged version of the Nissan-sourced RB30 six-cylinder engine, tuned to produce significantly more power than the standard VL, and was distinguished by its bodykit, lowered suspension, and limited production numbers. Its role in establishing HSV as a credible factory performance arm, combined with its direct connection to Holden's racing program, makes the VL generation a significant starting point in the HSV Commodore lineage.
