Post by whcaprice on Sept 9, 2007 18:18:47 GMT 9.5
Holden Commodore
VH Series
VH Series
September 1981 - March 1984
Models:
Commodore SL
Commodore Vacationer (limited edition: Nov 1981, Oct 1982, April 1983, Nov 1983)
Commodore SL/X
Commodore SS (released in March 1982)
Commodore SL/E
BT1 (Police Pack)
The VH Commodore Specifications page, with details on engines, suspension, gearboxes, etc.
Commodore SL
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Commodore Vacationer
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Commodore SL/X
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Commodore SS
The SS was used as the basis for the Holden Dealer Team (HDT) Peter Brock Group 1 SS, Group 2 SS and Group 3 SS models. The SS was available in red or white.
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Commodore SL/E
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
BT1 Police Pack
The BT1 pack included the following: Specially calibrated certified-accurate police speedometer, modified gate T-bar selector on cars with automatic transmission, high performance headlights, SL/E dome lights with reading lights, front door storage bin, ashtrays in all armrests. The big-valve V5H engine was also available as an option.
Holden Commodore
VH Series Specifications
VH Series Specifications
Built:
141,018126, 089 local
739 export
14, 190 CKD export
Engines:
These are the Blue XT6 engines.1.9L straight four: Holden Engine Company (HEC)
2.85L straight six: HEC
3.3L straight six: HEC
4.2L V8: HEC
5.0L V8 (SS, SL/E only): HEC
Transmissions:
four-speed manual
five-speed manual: Borg Warner M75 (1.9L, 2.8L only)
three-speed auto: Trimatic
Suspension:
Steering:
Brakes:
Wheels / Tyres:
Dimensions:
Fuel Consumption:
Differential:
Holden 1.9L Four Cylinder
Capacity: 1.9L Induction: carburetor
Valvetrain: overhead valves, 2 valves / cylinder
Bore x Stroke (mm): 88.9 x 76.2
Compression Ratio:
Maximum Power: 54kW @ 4400rpm
Maximum Torque: 138Nm @ 2800rpm
Holden 2.85L straight Six
Capacity: 2.838L Induction: carburetor
Valvetrain: overhead valves, 2 valves / cylinder
Bore x Stroke (mm): 88.9 x 76.2
Compression Ratio:
Maximum Power: 73kW @ 4400 RPM
Maximum Torque: 187Nm @ 2800rpm
Holden 3.3L straight Six
Capacity: 3.298L Induction: carburetor
Valvetrain: overhead valves, 2 valves / cylinder
Bore x Stroke (mm): 92.075 x 82.550
Compression Ratio:
Maximum Power: 83kW @ 4000 RPM
Maximum Torque: 231Nm @ 2400rpm
Holden 4.2L V8
Capacity: 4.142L Induction: carburetor (Quadrajet 4-barrel)
Valvetrain: overhead valves, 2 valves / cylinder
Bore x Stroke (mm): 92.075 x 77.775
Compression Ratio:
Maximum Power: 100kW @ 4200rpm with standard single exhaust, 115kW @ 4400rpm with twin exhaust option
Maximum Torque: 269Nm @ 2000rpm with standard single exhaust, 289Nm @ 3200rpm with twin exhaust option
Holden 5.0L V8
Capacity: 5.044L
Induction: carburetor (Quadrajet 4-barrel)
Valvetrain: overhead valves, 2 valves / cylinder
Bore x Stroke (mm): 110.6 x 77.775
Compression Ratio:
Maximum Power: 117kW @ 4000 rpm with standard single exhaust, 126kW @ 4400 rpm with twin exhaust option
Maximum Torque: 336Nm @ 2400 rpm with standard single exhaust, 361Nm @ 2800 rpm with twin exhaust option
Top Speeds
5.0 litre manual top speed = 185 km/h
Police Pack BT1 top speed = 198 km/h