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Supercar (V8) Holden Commodore ZB

V8 SupercarSupercars
620 hp
Horsepower
1395 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
2018
Year

Supercar (V8) Holden Commodore ZB (V8 Supercar)

The Holden Commodore ZB Supercar is a purpose-built Australian touring car developed for the brutal, high-contact world of Supercars competition. Despite wearing Commodore bodywork, it is a tube-frame race car underneath, built around a rigid silhouette chassis and a naturally aspirated V8 package tuned for close-quarters racing on road courses and high-speed street circuits.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 5.0L naturally aspirated V8, front-mounted, driving the rear wheels through a transaxle racing gearbox

  • Total Output: ~620 hp (462 kW)

  • Redline: ~7,500–7,800 rpm

  • Transmission: 6-speed sequential

  • Weight: ~1,395 kg minimum

  • Dimensions: Based on ZB Commodore silhouette chassis; width and aero package are heavily standardized for Supercars rules

  • Tires: Dunlop control slicks on racing wheels

  • Brakes: High-performance steel racing discs with multi-piston calipers

  • Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive silhouette racer

In the Simulator Feel

The Commodore ZB is an aggressive, physical, and highly rewarding V8 Supercar that thrives on committed driving and precise car placement. It feels heavy compared to modern GT machinery, but the chassis is built to rotate willingly under braking and fire out of corners with serious traction once you get it hooked up. In sim racing, it delivers that classic Supercars mix of muscle, snap, and endurance — fast when driven decisively, but always ready to punish overdriving.

Engine & Sound: The big naturally aspirated V8 is all about torque, induction roar, and that unmistakable hard-edged Aussie touring car soundtrack. It pulls with strong mid-range shove and a rising, metallic scream toward redline, making every throttle application feel dramatic. The sound is one of the car’s biggest attractions — deep, loud, and brutally characterful.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Strong front bite under braking, with a rear end that rotates readily if you trail brake properly.

  • Traction: Good mechanical grip on corner exit, but wheelspin and snap oversteer are easy to trigger on cold tires or rough throttle inputs.

  • Braking: Heavy but effective, with a need for confidence and stability over the pedal.

  • Top Speed: Very competitive on fast circuits, especially when the draft comes into play.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it with commitment and patience. Slow hands, smooth braking, and early but measured throttle application are key to getting the most from the car. It shines on circuits like Bathurst, Sandown, and Adelaide-style street layouts where its stability under braking and power on exit can be fully exploited.

Livery & Aesthetics: The ZB Commodore Supercar has a muscular, unmistakably Australian presence with its wide stance, big aero package, and race-prepped silhouette bodywork. The Holden shape gives it a recognizable profile, while the Supercars liveries make it look every bit the part of a hard-fought championship machine.

Whether you're racing wheel-to-wheel in a sprint or attacking a qualifying lap, the Holden Commodore ZB Supercar delivers one of the most visceral and old-school race car experiences in sim racing — loud, fast, and absolutely unforgiving.