Post by whcaprice on Sept 9, 2007 18:23:03 GMT 9.5
Holden Commodore / Calais
VK Series
VK Series
March 1984 - March 1986
Models:
Commodore SL Commodore Executive
Commodore Vacationer (Limited edition: March 1984, October 1985)
Commodore Berlina
Commodore SS
Calais
Commodore BT1 Pack (Police-pack)
The VK Commodore / Calais Specifications page, with details on engines, suspension, gearboxes, etc.
Commodore SL
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Commodore Executive
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Commodore Vacationer
This was a limited edition.
Commodore Berlina
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Commodore SS
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Calais
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
BT1 Pack
The VK Commodore / Calais Specifications page, with details on engines, suspension, gearboxes, etc.
Holden Commodore / Calais
VK Series
Specifications
VK Series
Specifications
Built:
135,705119,909 local
739 export
14,190 CKD export
Engines:
These were the Holden Black engines.
3.3L straight six
3.3L Ei straight six
5.0L V8 (4.9L after June 1985)
Transmissions:
four-speed manual: M21
five-speed manual: Borg Warner M76 (on 3.3L only)
three-speed automatic: Trimatic
Suspension:
front: Mac Pherson struts, stabilizer bar
rear: live axle
Steering:
Type: rack & pinion, power assistance optional
Brakes:
front: Discs
rear: drum, discs for the V8
Wheels / Tyres:
195/70 R14 for lesser models. 205/60 R15 for Calais.
Dimensions:
Fuel Consumption:
Differential:
On late 3.3L's: Borg Warner 78 with a revised ratio of 3.23:1
Acceleration:
SL 3.3L (carby): 0 - 100 km/h = 11.2 secs; 400m = 17.7 secs
Holden Black 3.3L straight six
Capacity: 3.3L
Induction: carburetor
Valvetrain: overhead valves, 2 valves / cylinder
Bore x Stroke (mm): 92.1 x 82.5
Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
Maximum Power: 86kW @ 4200 rpm
Maximum Torque: 232 Nm @ 2600 rpm
Holden Black 3.3L EFI straight six
Capacity: 3.3L
Induction: EFI
Valvetrain: overhead valves, 2 valves / cylinder
Bore x Stroke (mm): 92.1 x 82.5
Compression Ratio:
Maximum Power: 109kW
Maximum Torque: 266Nm
Holden Black 5.0L (later 4.9L) V8
Capacity: 5.0L (4.9L after June 1985)
Induction: carburetor
Valvetrain: overhead valves, 2 valves / cylinder
Bore x Stroke (mm): 101.6 x 76.7
Compression Ratio: 8.8
Maximum Power: 117kW
Maximum Torque: 319Nm @ 2400rpm
The L31 5.0L V8 was replaced by the LV2 4.9L in June 1985. This was to help Commodore in the Group A racing, because it could shed 75kg of weight by now being under 5.0 L. The LV2 is still referred to being 5.0L in most places. Holden quotes the same power figures for both engines.