HSV E3 (Series 3)

[AWD Chaser]

Hi Guys,

Just stumbled across some new TM's registered by GM:

TM 1342237 - E3 E SERIES 3



Also possibly of interest in another TM:

TM 1342238: HSV EDT

Even though this (HSV EDT) is registered as a vehicle (as well as advertising relating to motor vehicles), I doubt it is a model, rather a new feature (ie: AFM, SIDI, etc)

[Chopped]

Maybe for a VF model (next year).

[GS608]

E3 would mean they're keeping the VE model a bit longer, why release E3 so soon after E2?

[XR8putts]

Holy crap the VE is going to be older than Jesus when the E3 gets released! The E2 only just got released and everyone is over the VE 4 years on!

[XR Martin]

EDT?
Engine Dynamic Technology?

Arnt they going to release LPG versions? I assume EDT refers to that.

[BOSHOG]

i think theyll go to E3 when they run out of pontiac parts

[4Vman]

Extra Dumb Technology?

Wonder when Holden will re release RTS......

[SSD-85]

EDT: Engine Destroyed Totally? Engine Detonation Trigger?

Seriously though, Id say it would be some fuel efficiency BS thought up by HSVs' marketing department.

[Windsor220]

Originally Posted by puts99

Holy crap the VE is going to be older than Jesus when the E3 gets released! The E2 only just got released and everyone is over the VE 4 years on!

Just imagine in 20 years when we're flying around in hover cars and the VE E23 is still plodding around with AFM, SIDI, ABS, IRS, RTS, ESP and whatever other abreviations they can come up with.

[Luke Plaizier]

Originally Posted by puts99

Holy crap the VE is going to be older than Jesus when the E3 gets released! The E2 only just got released and everyone is over the VE 4 years on!

Well, it's a baby compared to the good old 2004 Territory....


Lukeyson

[Trendseeker]

Excessively Depleted Torque. What a SIDI idea.

[dom_105]

Anything in the Ford pipeline?

[braddyxe51]

Seeing as VE been out near 4 years. Still dont see many around Perth. Mostly hsv ones.

[Windsor220]

Originally Posted by dom_105

Anything in the Ford pipeline?

New 5.0 V8

[XR Martin]

Originally Posted by dom_105

Anything in the Ford pipeline?

Yeah they are bringing the Windsor back :

[Big Mike]

Electronic Damper Tuning .... something to do with those electro-magnetic dampers other manufacturers have been using, that HSV toyed with on top-line models, maybe becoming a run of the mill option or feature spread wider across the range - can't be a bad thing for them if it is.

[1LOUDXFUTE]

Originally Posted by braddyxe51

Seeing as VE been out near 4 years. Still dont see many around Perth. Mostly hsv ones.

im up Joondalup way and there are plenty up here, getting sick of seeing them to be honest.

that being said, ive only ever seen a handful of FG FPVs and a couple dozen XRs


anyone know when they registered the E Series 2 trademark??

[geckoGT]

Originally Posted by Windsor220

Just imagine in 20 years when we're flying around in hover cars and the VE E23 is still plodding around with AFM, SIDI, ABS, IRS, RTS, ESP and whatever other abreviations they can come up with.

How will they fit all those badges on the boot lid? :

[Kryton]

Originally Posted by XR-CHIEF

E3 would mean they're keeping the VE model a bit longer, why release E3 so soon after E2?

look back through Holden history.
They do it every series.

We have a 2000 VT -Series 2 and we also had a 2001 VX which was a Series 2 as well.

In the space of 1 year, they did a whole model and a series 2.
Some things stay the same.

[Vic]

Didn't Valiant have a VF model 40 years ago?
I think they'll choose a different model designation for their next big release.

[XR Martin]

Originally Posted by Vic

Didn't Valiant have a VF model 40 years ago?
I think they'll choose a different model designation for their next big release.

There was an E-series 12 years ago also, but didnt stop them using it

[bigdude1011]

Holden did release a VG (VN Commodore ute), but they probably would've already changed over to the MY** formula

[Ryan]

Originally Posted by Vic

Didn't Valiant have a VF model 40 years ago?
I think they'll choose a different model designation for their next big release.

Also VC, VH, and VE.

Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

There was an E-series 12 years ago also, but didnt stop them using it

Holden already used the E-Series 40+ years ago. EK, EJ and EH.

[Big Mike]

A VK Valiant too...

Then it changed from Valiant brand to Chrysler brand, otherwise the last two models CL (and CM), would have been called VL (and VM).

[Lukeyson]

Series 3 hey, they are still paying the billion dollar baby off it would seem?

[FPV GTHO]

Originally Posted by davway

look back through Holden history.
They do it every series.

We have a 2000 VT -Series 2 and we also had a 2001 VX which was a Series 2 as well.

In the space of 1 year, they did a whole model and a series 2.
Some things stay the same.

99 was VT2. It coincided with the debut of the LS1

[AWD Chaser]

anyone know when they registered the E Series 2 trademark??

I cant see any registration for E2 series, however I found E series (1).

E Series: 28 MAR 2006 (Lodgment Date).

Going by wiki, the Sedan was first released in July 2006.


If you want to assume that an E3 will follow the same release schedule (to TM Register) you will be looking at a May/June Release...

[Chilliman]

I thought Holden was going to use an American-style model year system? I'm pretty sure that they have reffered to the current VE as a MY2010 in at least some of their literature?

[FPV8U]

E3... Feels like only yesterday they released the E2, Expect E3 with updates around FGII, will be interesting to see what the GM parts bin can bring to the table.

[ebxr82nv]

Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

Yeah they are bringing the Windsor back :

yeah but its not really, Its a modular motor. They did use a 5L and 5.8L clevo to. Wrong thread for it I know but does anybody know what degree V theyre using in the coyote.