About

Tom Walkinshaw
  tom WALKINSHAW 1946 - 2010

Tom Walkinshaw is known to many as a tremendous competitor, a man very passionate about motor racing who achieved much success as a driver and team owner in his lifetime.

In the late 1980’s, Walkinshaw created HSV (Holden Special Vehicles), Holden’s performance partner, which has gone on to become Australia’s most successful performance car brand. Tom’s relationship with Holden also spawned the very successful Holden Racing Team; drivers have included Peter Brock, Mark Skaife and Craig Lowndes.

In 2007 Walkinshaw expanded his road car operations with Walkinshaw Performance, which catered to the modified vehicle markets by offering more potent supercharged versions of HSVs and Commodores. A name synonymous with success both on and off the track, Walkinshaw delivers inspired and exciting high performance road cars.  

  

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HSV R8 vs Walkinshaw R8
You Tube: NEW Top Gear Australia - HSV R8 vs Walkinshaw R8
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Walkinshaw Super Wagon
You Tube: Walkinshaw Super Wagon
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R8 Supercharge
You Tube: R8 Supercharge by Walkinshaw Performance 470kW
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The Adventure Begins
You Tube: Walkinshaw Performance - The Adventure Begins
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Just Stop It
You Tube: Walkinshaw Performance - Just Stop It
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