As you may have noticed in its 25 years of existence, the Holden Clubsport R8 has continued to offer Australia some of its best home-grown V8 excitement. Now, to mark its birthday, the company's affiliated tuner, HSV, has just released a limited edition, 108-unit ClubSport R8 25th Anniversary Edition. The 6.2 Liter LS3 engine will offer buyers 456 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque, mated to a 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual. It also features Pitch Black accents, 20-inch lightweight alloy wheels, special badging and a quad exhaust.

Available in white, black, silver and red, it will start at $73,290 AUD ($54,366). But to really appreciate this car and its newly-revealed special edition, check out the glorious history preceding this awesome new car: