Past Winner Spotlight: Eric Janus’s 2001 HSV VX GTS
Eric Janus from New South Wales has scored himself a true piece of Aussie performance history, a tidy 2001 HSV VX GTS, valued at $50,000. Finished in the factory HSV Racing Green, this GTS is all about classic V8 muscle with a modern touch.
Under the bonnet is the legendary Callaway Enhanced C4B 5.7 litre LS1 V8 engine, pumping out a healthy 450 rear wheel horsepower. Breathing is improved with ported heads and an aftermarket camshaft, giving it that unmistakable HSV snarl.
It’s paired with a proper driver’s transmission, a six-speed manual, making it the perfect car for anyone who loves to row through the gears. It’s been lowered professionally for a killer stance, and fitted with a full exhaust system and extractors, letting that LS1 soundtrack sing loud and clear.
Eric’s VX GTS is the perfect example of how a tidy, well-built HSV can still turn heads and put a smile on any revhead’s face. Congratulations to Eric Janus, another past winner who’s now rolling in a true piece of Aussie V8 history!
