Rumors have been swirling for sometime now that the last-ever Holden Commodore flagship to be manufactured at the Adelaide, Australia production line will be powered by the veritable LS9. While the hearsay has been making the rounds for some time now, News Corp Australia is claiming that it has exclusive confirmation that General Motors has finally given the green light to the swan song super car.

However, they also failed to mention where this “verified” information was coming from or mention a source in the General’s ranks. While that doesn’t necessarily mean the information is absolutely true— or patently false— we do have some other inklings that a new flagship Commodore is on its way. Back in December of 2015, Holden renewed the patent on the GTS-R nameplate— which means, if you’ve been following GM vehicle development for any amount of time, that a GTS-R is more than likely headed to production.

Depending on how familiar you are with Holden, you may remember the original 1996 GTS-R that Aussies affectionately refer to as the “XU-3 Yellah” due to the brash shade of yellow that was the only option available for the cars exterior hue.

The current-model GTS gives you a fairly good idea of what the GTS-R will look like, but will probably see the addition of bespoke wheels, spoiler, interior and graphics that pay homage to the first GTS-R.

The first generation of GTS-R was available with an Australian-built 226 kW (308 horsepower) 355 ci V8, connected to an early version of the T56 six-speed manual transmission, that could rocket the car to 60 mph in just 6.1 seconds— astonishingly quick for a four-door sedan from the mid-‘90s. Quarter mile times were estimated to be in the low-14 second range— very similar to LT1-powered F-bodies and Corvettes of the same year. Though, with a price tag of up to $86,000 Australian, it wasn’t wasn’t the best bargain on the block.

The next generation HSV GTS-R looks to follow its previous formula by starting out with a price tag estimated to be in the $165,000 (roughly $122,000 U.S.) range— due mostly to the fact that only 100-200 examples will be produced—but will include a motor that will put the previous generation model’s to shame. The 600-horsepower LS9— sourced from the C6 Corvette ZR1—should be capable of propelling the Commodore to 60 mph in the low 4-second range, if not into the 3s, and onto a high-11 second quarter mile time.

The GTS-R will also receive upgraded brakes and will most likely come with Magnetic Ride Control. Australian news outlets are speculating that the car will only be available in a six-speed manual, as was the first generation, due to the high power levels; but we wouldn’t be surprised to see the car offered with one of the Generals latest quick-shifting autos.

And while the GTS-R’s price tag may dissuade some, the fact that it is the last of the Australian-born LS-powered Holdens to ever role off the factory line will ensure that this car will only appreciate in value from here. Add this thing to the list of things that might kill you in the outback.