MotorSport NZ granted championship status for this class, originally titled TraNZam Lights, with the commencement of the 1996/97 season. This class was renamed NZ V8 Touring Car at the commencement of the 1998/99 season and NZV8s at the commencement of the 2005/06 season.
2010/11 J.McIntyre
2009/10 C.Baird
2008/09 K.Scott
2007/08 J.McIntyre
2006/07 J.McIntyre
2005/06 K.Scott
2004/05 A.Booth
2003/04 A.Booth
2002/03 M.Pedersen
2001/02 A.Stichbury
2000/01 P.Manuell
1999/2000 M.Pedersen
1998/99 P.Pedersen
1997/98 W.Huxford
1996/97 G.Taylor