Post by whcaprice on Sept 9, 2007 18:04:15 GMT 9.5
Holden Commodore / Calais
VR Series
VR Series
July 1993 - April 1995
(VR Series II: 1995 - April 1995)
The VR Series was the first Australian built car to offer a driver's airbag. The introduction of the airbag, plus webbing clamps on the front seats and a lap/sash belt for the centre rear passenger, made the VR the safest Holden ever. The new Commodore Acclaim was introduced, and it featured all these safety features, plus ABS and IRS as standard.
There was also a new electronic automatic transmission, and a new engine/auto computer module (IPCM 6) which had more memory and was faster than the previous model. Now standard on all models were a body computer, power mirrors, tachometer and gas bonnet struts. There was a new security system, and some minor improvements to the V6.
Changes with the VR Series II were: Speed Alert, Warning chime for handbrake on, Fuel low warning light and chimes, Different cloth trim, Red trim on the boot rather than grey (exec only), Black grill inserts (exec), Series II badges under the front side indicators, V8 has a different starter motor, new exhaust manifold in an attempt to quieten the V6.
Models:
Commodore Executive
Commodore Vacationer (Limited edition)
Commodore Acclaim
Commodore S
Commodore SS
Berlina
Calais
Commodore BT1 (Police Pack)
The VR Commodore / Calais Specifications page, with details on engines, suspension, gearboxes, etc.
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Commodore Executive
Standard Equipment:
3.8L V6, 5 speed manual, 5 link live rear axle, steel wheels, body computer, height and reach adjustable steering column, 4 speaker radio/cassette, front seatbelt webbing clamps, rear centre lap/sash seatbelt (sedan only).
Optional Equipment:
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Commodore Acclaim
Standard Equipment:
As Executive plus: Driver's Airbag, IRS (sedan only), ABS, 4 speed electronic automatic, Cruise control.
Optional Equipment:
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Commodore S
Standard Equipment:
As for Exec, plus: alloy wheels, FE2 sports suspension, cruise control (auto only).
Optional Equipment:
Driver's Airbag, ABS, IRS.
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Commodore SS
Standard Equipment:
V8, ABS, IRS, FE2 sports suspension, cruise control (auto only).
Optional Equipment:
Driver's Airbag, HSV V8.
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Berlina
Standard Equipment:
Same as Acclaim, plus: Alloy wheels, Trip computer, Velour seat trim, Climate control air conditioning, Electric windows, Computer controlled alarm system.
But minus: Driver's airbag, IRS, ABS.
Optional Equipment:
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Calais
Standard Equipment:
As Berlina, plus: Driver's airbag, IRS, ABS, Variatronic road speed sensitive power steering, Two-tone paint, Steering wheel radio controls, Eight speaker radio / cassette, Velour and leather seat trim.
Optional Equipment:
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Commodore BT1 (Police Pack)
This is a New Zealand Police Force BT1. Light bar is a Federal Signal Corporation (U.S.) "Jetsonic" unit.
This is a Victorian Police Force BT1.
The BT1 pack contains the following: ABS, FE2 Sports Suspension, IRS, LSD, Driver's Airbag (SRS), 80L fuel tank, Sump protector plate and fuel tank protector plate, Door interior light switches disabled, map reading light/interior light, special brake pads (front and rear), certified police speedometer, with light in instrument binnacle over speedo (to read speedo no lights on), and can be V6, V8 or HSV V8. With the V8, the seats have SS embroided on them. The BT1 pack is added to an Executive, but (in Queensland at least) can also be added on to SS with HSV V8 for pursuit vehicles.
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The VR Commodore / Calais Specifications page, with details on engines, suspension, gearboxes, etc.
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Holden Commodore / Calais / Ute
VR Series
Specifications
VR Series
Specifications
Engines:
3.8L V6: 3800 V6
5.0L V8: 5000i V8
5.0L V8: HSV 185kW option
Transmissions:
5 speed manual: Borg Warner T5
4 speed automatic: GM HydraMatic 4L60-E, electronically controlled dual-mode
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson strut, incorporating wet sleeve shock absorbers. Direct acting stabiliser bar. Progressive rate coil springs.
5-link live axle rear: Trailing arm with 5-link location. Panhard rod. Progressive rate coil springs. Double acting shock absorbers. Stabiliser bar.
IRS (sedan only): Independent, semi-trailing arm. Progressive rate miniblock coil springs. Double acting shock absorbers. Stabiliser bar.
Sports Suspension (available with 5-link or IRS, excluding Country Pack): Front: Firmer spring rate. Revised stabiliser bar diameter. Reduced ride height. Rear: Firmer spring rate. Revised stabiliser bar diameter. Gas pressure shock absorbers. Fuel tank guard.
Country Pack (available with 5-link, excluding Sports Suspension): Front: Revised spring and shock absorber rate. Revised stabiliser bar diameter. Increased ground clearance. Engine sump guard. Rear: Revised spring rate. Larger shock absorbers. Revised stabiliser bar diameter. Increased ground clearance.
Steering:
Type: Variable ratio rack and pinion. Power assisted with variable assist.
Turns lock to lock: 2.8
Turning circle (m): Sedan: 11.0 Wagon: 11.1
Brakes:
Front: ventilated disc with finned caliper
Rear: disc
ABS option: Bosch
On ute, load sensing brake pressure proportioning valve
Wheels/Tyres:
Wheels: 6.00J x 15 inch
Tyres: P205/65 R15 95H
Dimensions:
Sedan Wagon Ute
Wheelbase (mm): 2731 2822 2822
Front Track (mm): 1491 1491 1491
Rear Track (mm): 1491 1478 1478
Length (mm): 4861 4903 4896
Width (mm): 1794 1794 1794
Height (mm): 1448 1478 1510
Ground Clearance (mm): 143 143 138
Ute Load Area:
Load floor length (mm): 2145
Load floor width (mm): 1520
Load floor area (sq m): 3.26
Load height (mm): 470
Load volume (cu m): 1.27
Width between wheelarches (mm): 1172
Fuel Consumption:
AS2877
V6 Manual: (City / Highway): 11.0 / 7.0 L/100km
V6 Automatic: (City / Highway): 12.0 / 7.6 L/100km
V8 Manual: 14.0 / 8.5 L/100km
V8 Automatic: 15.0 / 9.0 L/100km
Fuel Tank:
V6 Sedan: 63L
V6 Wagon: 68L
V8 Sedan: 80L
V8 Wagon: 68L
Drive:
Rear, through hypoid differential.
Ratio: 3.08:1
Luggage Capacity:
Sedan: 443 L
Wagon: 2491 L (with rear seat folded down)
Weights:
Ute axle capacity (rear) : 1260 kg
Ute Payload (including driver and 2 pass): 710 kg
Exec. Sedan Exec. Wagon Ute Ute S V6 Ute S V8
Gross vehicle mass (kg): 2051 2122 2192
Kerb mass (est., kg): 1362 1398 1354 1356 1443
Towing Capacity (kg)
Sedan:
500 with standard towbar.
1200 package
1590 package: includes heavy-duty towbar, load equalising trailer hitch, bodyside bracing, trailer brakes (power steering oil cooler kit mandatory, with auto oil cooler is mandatory)
2100 package available on auto transmission, includes superlift shock absorbers, equaliser hitch and special towbar (power steering oil cooler kit mandatory, with auto oil cooler is mandatory)
Wagon:
As sedan, except 1590 package deletes bodyside bracing.
Acceleration
VR Executive V6 auto: 0-100km/h: 9.3s (from Wheels Sept 93)
400m: 16.8s
60-90km/h: 3.4s
80-100km/h: 4.3s
VR Acclaim V6 auto: 0-100km/h: 9.2s (from Wheels Sept 93)
400m: 16.7s
60-90km/h: 3.5s
80-100km/h: 4.3s
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3800 V6
OHV design with cross flow cylinder heads. Multipoint, grouped fuel injection. Engine Control Module, or Powertrain Control Module (with auto trans.). Computer diagnostics. 91 octane fuel. Low friction technology. High energy distributorless, ignition fired by magnetic pulse from crankshaft, via computer. Triple coils. Electric cooling fan.
Capacity: 3.791L
Induction: multipoint EFI
Valvetrain: overhead valves, 2 valves / cylinder
Bore x Stroke (mm): 97.0 x 86.0
Compression ratio: 9.0:1
Maximum Power: 130 kW @ 4800 RPM
Maximum Torque: 295 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Redline / Cutout: 5500 / 5600 RPM
Engine Control Module (ECM) / Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Details
ECM - Delco 16183082 / 16206305
PCM - Delco 16176424 / 16195699 (for RFI protection)
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5.0L V8
OHV design with cross flow cylinder heads. Multipoint, grouped fuel injection. Engine Control Module, or Powertrain Control Module (with auto trans.). Computer diagnostics. 91 octane fuel. Breakerless high energy electronic ignition system.
Capacity: 4.987L 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: 165kW @ 4400 RPM Maximum Torque: 385Nm @ 3600 RPM Redline/Cutout: 5500 / 5600 RPM
HSV enhanced 185kW V8
Large air intake. High flow air cleaner. Extractor, and low restriction dual exhaust. Recalibrated engine management. Knock sensor.
Maximum Power: 185kW @ 4800 rpm
Maximum Torque: 400 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Engine Control Module (ECM) / Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Details
ECM - Delco 16183082 / 16206305
PCM - Delco 16176424 / 16195699 (for RFI protection)
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Borg Warner T5
5 speed manual transmission
V6 V8
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
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GM HydraMatic 4L60-E
Electronically controlled dual-mode four speed automatic.
ratio km/h per 1000 RPM
1st 3.06 12.5
2nd 1.63 23.6
3rd 1.00 38.5
4th 0.70 55.0