Holden Commodore

VB Series

Specifications

Built:

95, 906

• 92, 445 local
• 629 export
• 2832 CKD (completely knocked down) export

Engines:

These engines were the Holden Red engines (same as Kingswood engines, with emissions equipment changed slightly for Commodore's lighter weight).

• 2.85L straight six: Holden
• 3.3L straight six: Holden
• 4.2L V8: Holden
• 5.0L V8: Holden

Transmissions:

• 4-speed manual
• 3-speed automatic Tri-Matic
• 3-speed automatic Turbo-Hydramatic 350 and 400 for 5.0L V8

Suspension:

Steering:

Brakes:

Wheels / Tyres:

Dimensions:

Fuel Consumption:

Differential:

Holden Red 2.85L (173cu) straight six

Capacity: 2.85L
Induction: carburetor
Valvetrain: overhead valves, 2 valves / cylinder
Bore x Stroke (mm): 88.9 x 76.2
Compression Ratio: 9.4 : 1
Maximum Power: 64kW @ 4000 RPM
Maximum Torque: 198Nm

Holden Red 3.3L (202cu) straight six

Capacity: 3.3L
Induction: carburetor
Valvetrain: overhead valves, 2 valves / cylinder
Bore x Stroke (mm):
Compression Ratio:
Maximum Power: 66kW @ 3600 RPM
Maximum Torque: 221Nm

Holden Red 4.2L (253cu) V8

Capacity: 4.2L
Induction: carburetor
Valvetrain: overhead valves, 2 valves / cylinder
Bore x Stroke (mm):
Compression Ratio:
Maximum Power: 87kW (single exhaust), 96kW (dual exhaust)
Maximum Torque:

Holden Red 5.0L (308cu) V8

Capacity: 5.0L
Induction: carburetor
Valvetrain: overhead valves, 2 valves / cylinder
Bore x Stroke (mm): 101.6 x 77.775
Compression Ratio: 9.4 : 1
Maximum Power: (DIN) manual 114 kW at 4000rpm / auto 125 kW at 4200rpm
Maximum Torque: manual 344 Nm at 2200rpm / auto 352 Nm at 2600rpm

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Last modified: 25 June 2003.