Holden Commodore

VH Series

Specifications

Built:

141,018

• 126, 089 local
• 739 export
• 14, 190 CKD export

Engines:

These are the Blue XT6 engines.

• 1.9L straight four: Holden Engine Company (HEC)
• 2.85L straight six: HEC
• 3.3L straight six: HEC
• 4.2L V8: HEC
• 5.0L V8 (SS, SL/E only): HEC

Transmissions:

• four-speed manual
• five-speed manual: Borg Warner M75 (1.9L, 2.8L only)
• three-speed auto: Trimatic

Suspension:

Steering:

Brakes:

Wheels / Tyres:

Dimensions:

Fuel Consumption:

Differential:

Holden 1.9L Four Cylinder

Capacity: 1.9L
Induction: carburetor
Valvetrain: overhead valves, 2 valves / cylinder
Bore x Stroke (mm): 88.9 x 76.2
Compression Ratio:
Maximum Power: 54kW @ 4400rpm
Maximum Torque: 138Nm @ 2800rpm

Holden 2.85L straight Six

Capacity: 2.838L
Induction: carburetor
Valvetrain: overhead valves, 2 valves / cylinder
Bore x Stroke (mm): 88.9 x 76.2
Compression Ratio:
Maximum Power: 73kW @ 4400 RPM
Maximum Torque: 187Nm @ 2800rpm

Holden 3.3L straight Six

Capacity: 3.298L
Induction: carburetor
Valvetrain: overhead valves, 2 valves / cylinder
Bore x Stroke (mm): 92.075 x 82.550
Compression Ratio:
Maximum Power: 83kW @ 4000 RPM
Maximum Torque: 231Nm @ 2400rpm

Holden 4.2L V8

Capacity: 4.142L
Induction: carburetor (Quadrajet 4-barrel)
Valvetrain: overhead valves, 2 valves / cylinder
Bore x Stroke (mm): 92.075 x 77.775
Compression Ratio:
Maximum Power: 100kW @ 4200rpm with standard single exhaust, 115kW @ 4400rpm with twin exhaust option
Maximum Torque: 269Nm @ 2000rpm with standard single exhaust, 289Nm @ 3200rpm with twin exhaust option

Holden 5.0L V8

Capacity: 5.044L
Induction: carburetor (Quadrajet 4-barrel)
Valvetrain: overhead valves, 2 valves / cylinder
Bore x Stroke (mm): 110.6 x 77.775
Compression Ratio:
Maximum Power: 117kW @ 4000 rpm with standard single exhaust, 126kW @ 4400 rpm with twin exhaust option
Maximum Torque: 336Nm @ 2400 rpm with standard single exhaust, 361Nm @ 2800 rpm with twin exhaust option

Top Speeds

5.0 litre manual top speed = 185 km/h
Police Pack BT1 top speed = 198 km/h

Thanks to Brett for some of the engine specs.

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Last modified: 15 April 2003.