Holden VP Commodore

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Holden VP Commodore
Image: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(s) 4-door sedan
4-door station wagon
Platform GM V platform
Engine(s) V6
  • 3.8 L 127 kW (170 hp): 3800 V6
V8
  • 5.0 L 165 kW (221 hp) HEC 5000i V8
  • 5.0 L 180 kW (241 hp): HSV enhanced HEC 5000i V8
Transmission(s) 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Length 4,891 mm (192.6 in)–4,910 mm (193.3 in)
Width 1,812 mm (71.3 in)
Height 1,403 mm (55.2 in)–1,422 mm (56.0 in)
Curb weight 1,332 kg (2,937 lb)
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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.

Contents

[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] Standard features in the VP Calais included Advanced Braking System and Independent Rear Suspension (IRS), this was the first instance where IRS was used on a commodore, and continued through to the end of the VZ series commodores. Climate Control Air Conditioning, UpSpec Eurovox Cassette Player, Electric Windows, Level 3 Dash, Fully Adjustable Seats, Rear Headrests and armrests, map lights, grab handles, rear cigarette lighter, green courtesy lighting were also included. Extras on a V8 were Corvette Style front finned brake calipers and a Shot Peened borg warner diff, that was not limited slip, contrary to popular belief, but was still basically indestructible compared to the similar V6 diff.
The Calais optional features included:[12] Beige Leather or Black leather trim, leather stearing wheel, sunroof, Live Axle rear end (a no cost downgrade), 2,100 kg (4,630 lb) tow pack with body bracing. Some dealers would give buyers the option of a 'HSV enchanced package' which was basically a computer memcal, exhaust and intake upgrade, which saw V8 power levels rise from 165 kW (221 hp) to 180 kW (241 hp).

[edit] Limited edition and other specification levels

[edit] Commodore SS V6

A limited run model which had all the 'SS' model's features, except for that fact that it only had a V6 unit, as opposed to a V8 of the regular SS models. Its main aim was as a rival of the then-newly released Ford Falcon XR6.

[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
  • Transmission Cooler

[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. It Came with ABS brakes, Air Con, Independent rear suspension, six stacker cd player, factory imobiliser, remote locking. also had a number on the dashboard showing that it is limited edition.

[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 256 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]

[edit] Gallery

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Commodore engine bay

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Holden VP Commodore Executive Standard Features. Unofficial Holden Commodore Archive. Retrieved on November 22, 2006.
  2. ^ Holden VP Commodore Executive Optional Features. Unofficial Holden Commodore Archive. Retrieved on November 22, 2006.
  3. ^ Holden VP Commodore S Standard Features. Unofficial Holden Commodore Archive. Retrieved on November 22, 2006.
  4. ^ Holden VP Commodore S Optional Features. Unofficial Holden Commodore Archive. Retrieved on November 22, 2006.
  5. ^ Holden VP Commodore SS Standard Features. Unofficial Holden Commodore Archive. Retrieved on November 22, 2006.
  6. ^ Holden VP Commodore SS Optional Features. Unofficial Holden Commodore Archive. Retrieved on November 22, 2006.
  7. ^ Holden VP Commodore Berlina Standard Features. Unofficial Holden Commodore Archive. Retrieved on October 21, 2006.
  8. ^ Holden VP Commodore Berlina Optional Features. Unofficial Holden Commodore Archive. Retrieved on November 22, 2006.
  9. ^ Holden VP Commodore Berlina Standard Features. Unofficial Holden Commodore Archive. Retrieved on November 22, 2006.
  10. ^ Holden VP Commodore Berlina LX Optional Features. Unofficial Holden Commodore Archive. Retrieved on November 22, 2006.
  11. ^ Holden VP Calais Standard Features. Unofficial Holden Commodore Archive. Retrieved on November 22, 2006.
  12. ^ Holden VP Calais Optional Features. Unofficial Holden Commodore Archive. Retrieved on November 22, 2006.
  13. ^ Holden VP Calais International Standard Features. Unofficial Holden Commodore Archive. Retrieved on November 22, 2006.
  14. ^ Holden VP Calais International Optional Features. Unofficial Holden Commodore Archive. Retrieved on November 22, 2006.

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