Holden VP Commodore

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Holden VP Commodore

Manufacturer	Holden
Parent company	General Motors
Production	September 1991–July 1993
Predecessor	Holden VN Commodore
Successor	Holden VR Commodore
Class	Full-size
Body style	4-door sedan 4-door station wagon
Platform	GM V platform
Engine	V6 3.8 L 127 kW: 3800 V6 V8 5.0 L 165 kW HEC 5000i V8 5.0 L 180 kW: HSV enhanced HEC 5000i V8
Transmission	5-speed manual Borg-Warner T-5 4-speed automatic GM GM HydraMatic 4L60
Length	4891–4910 mm
Width	1812 mm
Height	1403–1422 mm
Curb weight	1332 kg
Related	Holden VP Ute Holden VQ Statesman Holden VQ Caprice Opel Omega Opel Senator

The Holden VP Commodore was the seventh model of the Holden Commodore, a large car produced by Australian automaker Holden.

The car was released in September 1991 and featured mainly cosmetic and feature changes to the outgoing VN. The same 3.8 litre V6 and 5.0 litre V8 engines from the VN Commodore were carried over, but the V6 engine received various revisions that improved it's refinement and noise characteristics as well as boosting power by two kilowatts. Accompanying the engine changes the 2.0 litre straight-4 was discontinued.

Semi-trailing arm IRS became standard on high-end luxury and performance models, those being the Calais and SS specification levels, and became an optional extra on lower-end models. In lieu of the live rear axle, drastically improving ride and handling.

ABS brakes were also introduced in the VP range as an option on Calais and SS models for Series I, and on most models with IRS for Series II versions. Additional security features were introduced across the range, which included an ignition-disabling device and a driver's door deadlock.

1 Specification levels
2 Limited edition and other specification levels
3 Gallery
4 Notes
5 References

[edit] Specification levels

[edit] Commodore Executive

The Commodore Executive was the baseline model of the VP Commodore range.

The Commodore Executive standard features included:^[1]

The Commodore Executive optional features included:^[2]

[edit] Commodore S

The Commodore S was the cheapest sports variant of the VP Commodore range.

The Commodore S standard features supersede and add to those of the Commodore Executive variant:^[3]

The Commodore S optional features included:^[4]

[edit] Commodore SS

The Commodore SS was the top of the line sports model of the VP Commodore range.

The Commodore SS standard features supersede and add to those of the Commodore S variant:^[5]

The Commodore SS optional features included:^[6]

[edit] Commodore Berlina

The Commodore Berlina was the cheapest luxury variant of the VP Commodore range.

The Commodore Berlina standard features supersede and add to those of the Commodore Executive variant:^[7]

The Commodore Berlina optional features included:^[8]

[edit] Commodore Berlina LX

The Commodore Berlina LX was the semi-luxury version of the VP Commodore range.

The Commodore Berlina LX standard features supersede and add to those of the Commodore Berlina variant:^[9]

The Commodore Berlina LX optional features included:^[10]

[edit] Calais

The Calais was the luxury version of the VP Commodore range.

The Calais standard features supersede and add to those of the Commodore Berlina variant:^[11]

The Calais optional features included:^[12]

[edit] Limited edition and other specification levels

[edit] Commodore BT1

The Commodore BT1, or the Police Pack was a special pack for the VP Commodore that was available to the Australian and New Zealand Police Forces. It was based on the Commodore Executive and added various specification upgrades to cater to the needs of the Police Force.

Many believe that BT1 Commodores had a "cop chip" which increased the engine power output, however this is a myth, as the engine power is the same as in regular VP Commodores.

The BT1 Commodores standard features supersede and add to those of the Commodore Executive. Although the pack varied in each state, they were commonly fitted with:

FE2 sports suspension
Oil sump protector
Unique instrument cluster
Unique interior lighting
Wider wheels

[edit] Commodore Vacationer

The Commodore Vacationer was a limited edition of VP Commodore range based on the Commodore Executive. The Commodore Vacationer was released in October 1992.

The Commodore Vacationer standard features supersede and add to those of the Commodore Executive variant:

The Commodore Vacationer optional features included:

[edit] Commodore GTS

A limited run V6-engined sports model for the New Zealand market. Features included a body spoiler package, alloy wheels and FE2 sports suspension.

[edit] Calais International

The Calais International was a limited edition of VP Commodore range based on the Calais. The Calais International was released in September 1992 with 150 or 300 made. The VP Calais Internationals' were available either Alaskan white or Anthracite grey.

The Calais International standard features supersede and add to those of the Calais variant:^[13]

The Calais International optional features included:^[14]