Post by whcaprice on Sept 9, 2007 18:15:46 GMT 9.5
Holden Commodore
VC Series
Specifications
Built:
121, 807
108, 645 local
629 export
12,576 CKD (completely knocked down) export
Engines:
These engines were the new Holden Blue engines. (XT5)
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: HEC
The major changes to the sixes were new cylinder heads, exhaust headers, stronger conrods and redesigned pistons. The 3.3L also got a 12 counterweight crankshaft. Both V8s now have a Quadrajet four-barrel carburretor, new manifolding and a change in camshaft timing.
Transmissions:
4-speed manual
3-speed automatic Tri-Matic
Suspension:
Steering:
Type: Rack and pinion, manual or power steering
Turns lock to lock: 2.6 (power steering)
Brakes:
Front: discs
Rear: drums, or discs (discs on V8's)
Wheels / Tyres:
Dimensions:
Fuel Consumption:
Differential:
Ratio: 2.6 (on SL/E)
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Holden Blue 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: 8.7:1
Maximum Power: 58kW @ 4600rpm
Maximum Torque: 140Nm @ 2400rpm
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Holden Blue 2.85L straight Six
Capacity: 2.85L
Induction: carburetor
Valvetrain: overhead valves, 2 valves / cylinder
Bore x Stroke (mm): 88.9 x 76.2
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Maximum Power: 76kW @ 4400 RPM
Maximum Torque: 192Nm @ 2800rpm
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Holden Blue 3.3L straight Six
Capacity: 3.3L
Induction: carburetor
Valvetrain: overhead valves, 2 valves / cylinder
Bore x Stroke (mm): 92.075 x 82.550
Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
Maximum Power: 83kW @ 4000 RPM
Maximum Torque: 231Nm @ 2400rpm
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Holden Blue 4.2L V8
Capacity: 4.2L
Induction: carburetor (Quadrajet 4-barrel)
Valvetrain: overhead valves, 2 valves / cylinder
Bore x Stroke (mm): 92.075 x 77.775
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
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
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Holden Blue 5.0L V8
Capacity: 5.0L
Induction: carburetor (Quadrajet 4-barrel)
Valvetrain: overhead valves, 2 valves / cylinder
Bore x Stroke (mm): 110.6 x 77.8
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Maximum Power: 115kW @ 4200rpm with standard single exhaust, 126kW @ 4400rpm with twin exhaust option
Maximum Torque: 289Nm @ 3200rpm with standard single exhaust, 361Nm @ 2800rpm with twin exhaust option