Post by whcaprice on Sept 9, 2007 18:02:39 GMT 9.5
Holden Commodore / Calais
VS Series
VS Series
April 1995 - August 1997
(VS Series II: June 1996 - August 1997)
The major improvements with the VS are the introduction of the ECOTEC 3800 V6, and a passenger airbag. The ECOTEC (Emissions and Consumption Optimisation TEChnology) V6 is more powerful, more economic, produces less emissions, quieter and smoother than the previous 3800 V6. The VS Series was the first Australian built car to offer a passenger's airbag, which has a capacity of 120L. Also the Bosch ABS was upgraded to the latest version, and the new Holden badge was introduced.
A change to the security system allows only the driver's door to be opened, or all four doors instead of just opening all four doors straight away as in previous models. Also a rolling security code system has been incorporated to improve security.
Not much visual differences to VR, except for new Holden badge, ECOTEC badge under indicator lights on side front panels, and slightly different wheel covers. The VS also has a silver insert around the edge of the front grill opening. Also the top edge of the boot is slightly different.
Not much change with VS Series II, except that Calais now gets 16 inch alloy wheels and foglamps, with its two-tone paint job slightly different. Manual gearbox on ECOTECs is now Getrag. The V8's power is up slightly to 168kW. The Calais also gets the option of the Supercharged V6. The indicator lights on the side front panels are now oval in shape. The interior has also been slightly revamped.
From 1 January 1997 Holden's new car warranty becomes 3 years / 100,000 km.
Models:
Commodore Executive
Commodore Equipe (limited edition March - May 1996, and Series II in October 1996)
Commodore Vacationer (limited edition November 1995)
Commodore Esteem (limited edition March - May 1997)
Commodore Acclaim
Commodore S
Commodore SS
Berlina
Calais
Commodore BT1 (Police-pack)
The VS Commodore / Calais Specifications page, with details on engines, suspension, gearboxes, etc.
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Commodore Executive
Standard Equipment:
V6, 5 speed manual transmission and security system.
Optional Equipment:
Driver's and/or Passenger's Airbag, ABS, IRS (not on wagon), 4 speed automatic transmission, air conditioning, cruise control, limited slip differential (LSD).
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Commodore Equipe
This was a limited edition run in March, April 1996.It was advertised as having $3000 worth of added value. Based on an Executive, it came standard with air conditioning, four power windows, cruise control, and upgraded sound system. Outside styling included alloy wheels, aqua bumper insert trims and Equipe badge. The wagon came with a roof rack standard. The Equipe was available in two colours only: Silver Ice and Botanica. The only major option was ABS and Driver's Airbag, for $1500.
The Series II version was available in October 1996.
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Commodore Vacationer
This was a limited edition.
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Commodore Esteem
This was a limited edition available in March 1997. Similar to the Equipe, it was advertised as having power windows, air conditioning and excellent alloy wheels at no extra cost. ($3000 worth of free extras)
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Commodore Acclaim
Standard Equipment:
As for Executive, plus: Both Driver's and Passenger's Airbag, ABS, IRS (not on wagon), 4 speed automatic transmission, cruise control (auto only).
Optional Equipment:
Air conditioning, power windows.
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Commodore S
Standard Equipment:
As for Exec, plus: alloy wheels, FE2 sports suspension, air conditioning, cruise control (auto only).
Optional Equipment:
Driver's and Passenger's Airbags together, ABS, IRS, limited slip differential (LSD).
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Commodore SS
Standard Equipment:
V8, ABS, IRS, FE2 sports suspension, air conditioning, cruise control (auto only), limited slip differential (LSD).
Optional Equipment:
Driver's and Passenger's Airbags together, HSV V8.
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Berlina
Standard Equipment:
Driver's Airbag, ABS, cruise control (auto only), climate control air conditioning, power windows, trip computer.
Optional Equipment:
Passenger's Airbag, IRS, limited slip differential (LSD).
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Calais
Standard Equipment:
Driver's and Passenger's Airbags, ABS, IRS, cruise control (auto only), climate control air conditioning, power windows, and an 8 speaker sound system with 10 stack CD player in boot, trip computer.
Optional Equipment:
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Commodore BT1 (Police Pack)
This one is from N.S.W.
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 VS Commodore / Calais Specifications page, with details on engines, suspension, gearboxes, etc.
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Holden Commodore / Calais / Ute
VS Series
Specifications
VS Series
Specifications
Built:
277,774
Engines:
3.8L V6: ECOTEC 3800 V6
3.8L Supercharged V6: Supercharged ECOTEC V6 (Series II Calais, Statesman, Caprice)
5.0L V8: 5000i V8
5.0L V8 HSV 185kW Option
Transmissions:
5 speed manual (Executive, Acclaim, S, SS only): Borg Warner T5
5 speed manual for Series II (V6 only): Getrag
5 speed manual for Series III V8: Getrag
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.
rear: 5 link live-axle: Trailing arm with 5-link location. Panhard rod. Progressive rate coil springs. Stabiliser bar.
rear: IRS (sedan only): Independent, semi-trailing arm. Progressive rate miniblock coil springs. Stabiliser bar.
Sports Suspension: (available 5-link or IRS, excluding Country pack). Front: Firmer spring rate. Revised stabiliser bar diameter. Reduced ride height. Rear: Firmer spring rate. Gas pressure shock absorbers. Wagon: Revised stabiliser bar diameter.
Country Pack: (available 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. Fuel tank guard on sedan.
Steering:
Variable power-assisted, variable ratio rack and pinion.
Turns lock to lock: 2.7
Turning circle (m): Sedan: 11.0, Wagon: 11.1, Ute 11.0
Brakes:
front: ventilated discs and finned caliper
rear: discs
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System): Bosch 5.0
Wheels/Tyres:
wheels: 6.00 x 15 inch steel on Executive, Acclaim; alloy wheels all other models
tyres: 205/65 R15 95H all except SS; 225/50 R16 for SS
Dimensions:
Sedan Wagon Ute
Wheelbase (mm): 2731 2822 2822
Front track (mm): 1491 1491 1491
Rear track (mm): 1491 1478 1478
Overall length (mm): 4861 4903 4896
Overall width (mirrors) (mm): 1794 1794 1794
Overall height (mm): 1403 1422 1510
Ground clearance (mm): 143 143
Fuel Consumption:
AS2877
V6 Automatic City / Highway: 11.5 / 7.2 (L/100km)
V6 Manual: 10.5 / 6.8 (L/100km)
V8 Automatic: 15.0 / 9.0 (L/100km)
V8 Manual: 14.0 / 8.5 (L/100km)
185kW V8 Automatic: 16.0 / 10.0 (L/100km)
185kW V8 Manual: 14.5 / 9.5 (L/100km)
Fuel Tank:
V6 Sedan: 59L
V8 Sedan: 73L
Wagon: 68L
Ute: 64L
Differential:
Ratio: 3.08:1
Weight:
Estimated weight, in kg
Executive sedan V6: 1385
Executive sedan V8: 1448
Executive wagon V6: 1421
Executive wagon V8: 1477
Ute S V8: 1443
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ECOTEC (Emissions & Consumption Optimisation TEChnology) V6
V configuration. OHV design with cross flow cylinder heads. Multipoint fuel injection. Engine Control Module, or Powertrain Control Module (with auto trans.). Computer diagnostics. 91 octane fuel. High energy, distributorless, ignition and triple coils. Sequential fuel injection. Low friction technology. Cross-bolted main bearings. "Hot wire" air mass metering. Twin knock-control sensors. Two-speed cooling fan.
Cylinders: 90-degree V6
Capacity: 3.791L
Bore x Stroke (mm): 97.0 x 86.0
Induction: Electronic sequential fuel injection.
Valvetrain: Overhead valves, pushrods, 2 valves / cylinder.
Compression ratio: 9.4 : 1
Maximum power: 147 kW @ 5200 RPM
Maximum torque: 304 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Redline / Cutout: 5500 / 5900 RPM
Engine Control Module (ECM) / Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Details
ECM - Delco 16199728
PCM - Delco 16199728 / 16208257 (for RFI protection) / 16210672
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Supercharged ECOTEC V6
Maximum power: 165 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum torque: 370 Nm @ 3200 rpm
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Details
PCM - Delco 16210480 / 16210672
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5.0L V8
V configuration. OHV design with cross flow cylinder heads. Multipoint fuel injection. Engine Control Module, or Powertrain Control Module (with auto trans.). Computer diagnostics. 91 octane fuel. Breakerless high energy electronic ignition system. Grouped fuel injection.
Cylinders: V8
Capacity: 4.987L
Bore x Stroke (mm): 102.0 x 77.0
Induction: Electronic grouped fuel injection.
Valvetrain: Overhead valves, pushrods, 2 valves / cylinder.
Compression ratio: 8.4 : 1
Maximum power: 165 kW @ 4400 RPM
Maximum torque: 385 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Redline / Cutout: 5500 / 5750 RPM
Series II V8
Maximum power: 168 kW @ 4400 rpm
Maximum torque: 395 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Series III V8
Note that this is the 5L V8 used in the VT Commodore range.
Maximum power: 179 kW @ 4800 rpm
Maximum torque: 400 Nm @ 3600 rpm
HSV 185kW Option
Large air intake. High flow air cleaner. Extractor and low restriction dual exhaust. Recalibrated engine management. Knock sensor.
Maximum power: 185 kW @ 4600 RPM
Maximum torque: 400 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Engine Control Module (ECM) / Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Details
ECM - Delco 16183082 / 16206305 / 16234531
PCM - Delco 16176424 / 16195699 (for RFI protection) / 16234531
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GM Hydramatic 4L60-E
Electronically controlled dual-mode 4 speed automatic.
Ratios km/h per 1000 RPM
First: 3.06 12.5
Second: 1.63 23.4
Third: 1.00 38.1
Fourth: 0.70 54.5
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Borg Warner T5
5 speed manual
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