Post by whcaprice on Sept 9, 2007 18:08:59 GMT 9.5
Holden Commodore / Calais
VN Series
VN Series
17 August 1988 - October 1991
The brand new VN, first completely new Commodore since the VB, is longer, wider, roomier, better equipped and more powerful than the VL. The VN marks the return of the BIG Holden.
With the VN series, power steering became standard on all models. The VN also featured the new Buick - based 3800 V6, which Holden has been building ever since, as well as a new four speed automatic transmission.
Models:
Commodore Executive
Commodore S
Commodore SS (Released March 1989)
Commodore Berlina
Calais
Holden Formula Bodykit
BT1 (Police Pack)
The VN Commodore / Calais Specifications page, with details on engines, suspension, gearboxes, etc.
Commodore Executive
Standard Equipment:
V6, 5 speed manual transmission, power steering.
Optional Equipment:
4 speed automatic transmission, air conditioning, cruise control, V8.
Commodore S
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Commodore SS
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Commodore Berlina
Standard Equipment:
V6, 4 speed automatic transmission, power steering, air conditioning.
Optional Equipment:
Cruise control, V8, power windows, 5 speed manual transmission.
Calais
Standard Equipment:
V6, 4 speed automatic transmission, power steering, air conditioning, cruise control, power windows.
Optional Equipment:
5 speed manual transmission, limited slip differential, sports suspension, country pack suspension, leather upholstery.
Holden Formula Bodykit
BT1 (Police Pack)
Holden Commodore / Calais
VN Series
Specifications
VN Series
Specifications
Built:
206,750
Engines:
3.8L V6: 3800 V6
5L V8: HEC 5000i V8
Transmissions:
5 speed manual: Borg Warner T5
4 speed automatic: GM Turbo HydraMatic 700 (THM700)
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson strut, incorporating wet sleeve shock absorbers, stabilizer bar, coil springs.
Rear: Trailing arm with 5-link location, panhard rod, progressive rate coil springs, double acting shock absorbers, stabilizer bar.
FE2 Sports, Front:
FE2 Sports, Rear:
Country Pack, Front: Revised spring and shock absorber rate. Revised stabiliser bar diameter. Increased ground clearance. Engine sump guard.
Country Pack, Rear: Revised spring rate. Larger shock absorbers. Revised stabiliser bar diameter. Increased ground clearance.
Steering:
Type: power assisted with variable assist, variable ratio rack and pinion.
Turning circle (m): 10.4
Brakes:
Front: Power assisted, ventilated discs
Rear: Power assisted, discs
V8: Tandem master cylinder
Wheels / Tyres:
6.00 JJ x 14 inch steel wheels with 185/75 H R14 standard on all except S.
6.00 JJ x 15 inch alloy wheels with 205/65 H R15 standard on S, optional on others.
Dimensions:
Exec Sedan Berlina Sedan Exec Wagon Berlina Wagon
Length (mm): 4850 4850 4896 4896
Width (mm): 1794 1802 1794 1802
Height (mm): 1403 1400 1422 1474
Ground Clearance(mm): 143 142 141 139
Wheelbase (mm): 2731 2731 2822 2822
Front Track (mm): 1451 1451 1451 1451
Rear Track (mm): 1478 1478 1478 1478
Fuel Consumption:
AS2877
V6 Manual (City / Highway): 11.5 / 7.6 (L / 100km)
V6 Automatic (City / Highway): 12.5 / 8.0 (L / 100km)
V8 Manual (City / Highway): 14.5 / 9.0 (L / 100km)
V8 Automatic (City / Highway): 15.0 / 9.5 (L / 100km)
Fuel Tank Capacity
Sedan (V6): 63 L
Sedan (V8): 80 L
Wagon (V6 & V8): 68 L
Differential:
Borg Warner, ratio: 3.08:1
Kerb Weights
Executive Berlina Calais
Sedan, V6 (kg): 1311 1370 1391
Sedan, V8 (kg): 1377 1440
Wagon, V6 (kg): 1359 1422 N/A
Wagon, V8 (kg): 1425 1492 N/A
Luggage Capacity
Sedan (L): 443
Wagon, rear seat folded down (L): 2491
Towing Capacity
Sedan:
500kg with standard towbar.
1200kg with load equalising trailer hitch and towbar package.
1590kg with bodyside bracing package, trailer brakes, heavy-duty towbar and equaliser hitch. (transmission oil cooler is mandatory)
Wagon:
As sedan, except 1590 package deletes bodyside bracing.
3800 V6
Six cylinders in V configuration. OHV design with cross-flow cylinder heads. Low friction technology. Multipoint fuel injection. High energy, distributorless, ignition fired by magnetic pulse from crankshaft, via computer. Triple coils. Engine management system. Electric cooling fan.
The above pic is of the early VN V6. Later VN V6 was modified to improve NVH, and top coolant hose connection was moved to the front of the engine, and the black fuel rails were replaced with extruded aluminium rails.
Capacity: 3.791 L
Induction: multi-point EFI
Valvetrain: overhead valves, 2 valves / cylinder
Bore x Stroke (mm): 97.0 x 86.0
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Maximum power: 125 kW @ 4800 rpm
Maximum torque: 292 Nm @ 3200 rpm
Engine Control Module (ECM) Details
ECM - Delco 1227808
HEC 5.0L V8
Eight cylinders in V configuration. OHV design with cross-flow cylinder heads. Stainless steel exhaust manifold. Multipoint fuel injection. Breakerless high energy electronic ignition system. Engine management computer. 91 octane fuel.
Capacity: 4.987 L
Induction: multi-point EFI
Valvetrain: overhead valves, 2 valves / cylinder
Bore x Stroke (mm): 102.0 x 77.0
Compression Ratio: 8.4:1
Maximum power: 165 kW @ 4400 rpm
Maximum torque: 385 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Engine Control Module (ECM) Details
ECM - Delco 1227808
Turbo Hydramatic 700 (THM700)
Ratio
First: 3.06
Second: 1.63
Third: 1.00
Fourth: 0.70
Borg Warner T5
V6 Ratios V8 ratios
First: 3.25 2.95
Second: 1.99 1.94
Third: 1.29 1.34
Fourth: 1.00 1.00
Fifth: 0.72 0.73