The HSV Clubsport R8 is back for one last V8-powered finale. Actually, make that two finales.

The end of HSV's Commodore-era is approaching in 2017 but the company is planning to go out with a bang. While the long-rumoured GTS-R remains just that, the Holden hot rod makers have announced a limited edition run of models powered by the 'LS3' V8 engine.

First will be the return of the Clubsport R8 and Maloo R8, sitting beneath the Clubsport/Maloo R8 LSA models introduced as part of the Gen-F2 upgrades in 2015 that gained the 400kW/671Nm supercharged 6.2-litre V8.

The revived LS3-powered R8s will get the naturally-aspirated 6.2-litre V8 tuned to produce 340kW/570Nm and mated to either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission.

2016 HSV Clubsport R8 SV Black. Photo: Supplied

But they will not just be the same as old model and instead will be the first of two limited editions specials, this first one carrying the SV Black badge.

The Clubsport R8 SV Black, and the Maloo ute variant, will get a unique black themed bodykit which includes a unique front bumper, side sills, rear bumper and lo-line spoiler as well as black 20-inch alloy wheels and black badges.

Other standard gear will include HSV's bi-modal exhaust, navigation, reversing camera, dual-zone climate control and nine-speaker Bose sound system. The Maloo R8 SV Black gets the same gear with the exception of the stereo, making do with a six-speaker system, but does get HSV's hard tonneau cover.

2016 HSV Clubsport R8 SV Black. Photo: Supplied

Both models miss out on HSV's unique seats instead getting Holden's sports buckets found in the Commodore SS-V.

The SV Black editions are designed to bridge the gap between the $54,490 (plus on-roads) Holden Commodore SS-V Redline and the $83,490 Clubsport R8 LSA, and are priced from $65,990 for the sedan and $62,990 for the ute.

Both will be available from June in strictly limited numbers as HSV runs down its supply of LS3 engines, with 350 sedans and 100 utes available in Australia.

The second special model run will be the Clubsport R8 Track Edition, and it will go on sale in September.

Aside from the LS3 engine and bi-modal exhaust, the headline performance item for the Track Edition are AP Racing brakes, featuring six-piston calipers; the same hardware from the GTS.

Also included in the $68,990 (plus on-roads) cost are 20-inch alloy wheels, large rear spoiler, suede-wrapped steering wheel, Holden's sports seats, navigation, reversing camera and nine-speaker Bose sound system.

Only 150 examples of the Track Edition will be available in Australia.

The third and final LS3 special will be Grange SV, the last 50 examples of the Grange HSV will ever build with no more planned for 2017.

It will feature unique black-accented styling cues including 20-inch black gloss alloys, shadow-chrome exhaust tips and black badges.

Magnetic ride control, bi-modal exhaust, navigation, luxury leather, heated seats, dual-zone climate control, nine-speaker Bose sound system and DVD player will all come standard too.

The Grange SV will be priced from $86,990 (plus on-roads) and begins production in September.

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