744PS LS3 6.2-liter V8 engine package by Walkinshaw Performance – Video

For over 45 years the Walkinshaw name has been celebrating success in Motorsport and road car performance enhancements. Walkinshaw Performance Products continues this amazing story with the launch of its latest W Series Package the W547.
Specifically developed to suit the 6.2ltr V8 engine (more commonly known as LS3) it produces an amazing 547 kW of unbridled excitement which can only be achieved from WPP enhanced vehicle. It is by far the most powerful performance enhancement available for a Commodore that Walkinshaw Performance Products has ever produced.

The W547 W Series Package is to be sold exclusively through the WPP’s national network of resellers with the official On Sale Date the 27thth of October 2015.

Packages are scheduled to be shipped to Resellers from the 30th of October 2015.

All products have been developed and engineered by Walkinshaw Performance Engineers to meet the exacting standards and high levels of quality that would be expected from an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

 

 

WP230 Supercharger
• Large high flow injectors
• Eaton Twin Vortices 2300 Series (TVS) Gen VI rotors
• Water to air intercooler package
• Custom moulded heater hoses
• Cast aluminium coil covers
• Unique Walkinshaw Performance injection moulded cold air intake package
• Heavy duty serpentine belt drive system utilizing Goodyear ‘Gatorback’ belt
• 12” long intake runners
• Custom moulded intercooler hoses
• Self-contained oil system

WP Camshaft and Valve Spring Upgrade
• OEM Spec Camshaft
• Cam Sprocket
• Crank Bolt
• Camshaft Bolt Set
• Valve Spring Retainers
• Valve Stem Locks
• Valve Springs Beehive Style

Full dyno tune from an authorised Walkinshaw Performance Centre
WPP Ceramic Coated Headers
WPP Dual Active Cat Back Exhaust
WPP Drive Line Warranty
W547 Badging
W547 Certificate of Authenticity

Additional unique launch pack items for the first 50 customers nationally
• Gloss Yellow Supercharger Top Cover
• Gloss Yellow Cast Aluminium Coil Covers
• Invitation to Attend an Exclusive Walkinshaw Performance V8 Supercar Ride Day

 

 

Launch Package

The first 50 customers will receive a special launch edition of the W547 package which includes a unique version of the WP230 Supercharger in yellow as well as an invitation to attend a ride day in a V8 Supercar.

In addition to this W547 will form part of the livery for the #18 Walkinshaw Racing entry for the final 3 rounds of the V8 Supercar calendar and those first 50 lucky customers will also receive a signed and framed photo of the car driven by Lee Holdsworth.

Team Owner Charlie Schwerkolt commented: “We are very excited to showcase W547 on the sides of our #18 V8 Supercar for the last three rounds of the 2015 Championship, beginning at the ITM 500 Auckland.

“The Walkinshaw name is famous both on and off the track; and their team have used their background in motorsport to deliver the highest level of aftermarket modifications.

“This is the newest and most powerful Walkinshaw Performance package ever made, and the lucky customers who purchase one of these upgrades will have more power at their hands than what is experienced in our race car.”

“With the launch of VFII its makes sense for WPP to release one it’s most exciting W Series packages yet” said General Manager Tony Harris. “With close to 2000 W Series packages fitted to customer vehicles over the past two years WPP continues to lead the way in power, performance and passion” he said. “More importantly we have new customers experiencing what the brand has to offer for the first time and you simply can’t wipe the smile from their faces.

“It’s not necessarily about the power and torque, it’s really about how well the package is put together and how well it drives which in turn is based on how well it’s been engineered.” he stated. “All up there are currently 6 W Series packages on offer with something to suit just about everyone.

W547 Applicable vehicles
• VFII 6.2Ltr 2015
• HSV 6.2ltr 2012 – 2015

Pricing
• $25,990 supplied and fitted
• Power and Torque as tested (6.2ltr, 547kW, 880Nm)