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In 1985, the special editions modified by Holden and their official after-market tuner, Peter Brock's HDT Special Vehicles, began introducing the 5.0 L; 304.3 cu in (4,987 cc) version of the engine, created to slip underneath the 5,000 cc (305 cu in) engine capacity cut-off in Group A touring car regulations, allowing Commodore competitors to ...
Engine choices (not necessarily available on all cars in the VK range) were two versions of a 5.0-litre Holden V8 engine (replaced by the 4.9-litre V8 when Group A rules entered Australian motorsport in 1985, with the SS Group A being introduced in March 1985) and two versions of a 3.3-litre Black straight-six engine (essentially a refined Blue ...
In AUSCAR racing, all Holden Commodores used, including the VL, would use the 5.0 L Holden V8 engine, though Commodore runners had the choice of also using the Group A developed 4.9 L V8. However, unlike in Group A racing, the weight of the AUSCAR remained the same whichever size engine was used.
Mechanical specifications carried over, except for a new five-speed manual transmission, optional on the 1.9-litre four-cylinder and 2.85-litre six-cylinder versions. [50] In an attempt to improve sales figures of the straight-four engine, Holden spent considerable time improving
This donor body was paired to a Buick V6 engine or the Holden V8 engine. The project cost some A$200 million. [1] As well as being highly based on the Opel Senator, the VN also was similarly based on the Opel Omega, but this time, the previous VL Commodore floor pan was widened and stretched.
The Holden Commodore (VP) is a full-size car that was produced by Holden from 1991 to 1993. It was the second iteration of the second generation of the Commodore . Its range included the luxury variants, Holden Berlina (VP) and Holden Calais (VP) .
The Holden Utility (VG) is a full-size utility that was produced by the Australian manufacturer Holden from 1990 to 1991. It was based upon the Holden Commodore VN) released in 1988, and was the first utility in Holden's Commodore range. It was not badged as part of the Commodore range. It was replaced by the Holden Ute VP in January 1992.
Holden Commodore SL/E sedan Holden Commodore SL/E interior Holden Commodore SL/E interior. The Commodore SL/E was the top-of-the-line variant. It was available as a sedan only, and was priced from A$10,513. The VB Commodore SL/E standard features included: [8] 4.2-litre 87-kilowatt (117 hp) Red V8 engine; 3-speed automatic transmission; Air ...