Holden Commodore

VC Series

Specifications

Built:

121, 807

• 108, 645 local
• 629 export
• 12,576 CKD (completely knocked down) export

Engines:

These engines were the new Holden Blue engines. (XT5)

• 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: HEC

The major changes to the sixes were new cylinder heads, exhaust headers, stronger conrods and redesigned pistons. The 3.3L also got a 12 counterweight crankshaft. Both V8s now have a Quadrajet four-barrel carburretor, new manifolding and a change in camshaft timing.

Transmissions:

• 4-speed manual
• 3-speed automatic Tri-Matic

Suspension:

Steering:

• Type: Rack and pinion, manual or power steering
• Turns lock to lock: 2.6 (power steering)

Brakes:

• Front: discs
• Rear: drums, or discs (discs on V8's)

Wheels / Tyres:

Dimensions:

Fuel Consumption:

Differential:

• Ratio: 2.6 (on SL/E)

Holden Blue 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: 8.7:1
Maximum Power: 58kW @ 4600rpm
Maximum Torque: 140Nm @ 2400rpm

Holden Blue 2.85L straight Six

Capacity: 2.85L
Induction: carburetor
Valvetrain: overhead valves, 2 valves / cylinder
Bore x Stroke (mm): 88.9 x 76.2
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Maximum Power: 76kW @ 4400 RPM
Maximum Torque: 192Nm @ 2800rpm

Holden Blue 3.3L straight Six

Capacity: 3.3L
Induction: carburetor
Valvetrain: overhead valves, 2 valves / cylinder
Bore x Stroke (mm): 92.075 x 82.550
Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
Maximum Power: 83kW @ 4000 RPM
Maximum Torque: 231Nm @ 2400rpm

Holden Blue 4.2L V8

Capacity: 4.2L
Induction: carburetor (Quadrajet 4-barrel)
Valvetrain: overhead valves, 2 valves / cylinder
Bore x Stroke (mm): 92.075 x 77.775
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
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 Blue 5.0L V8

Capacity: 5.0L
Induction: carburetor (Quadrajet 4-barrel)
Valvetrain: overhead valves, 2 valves / cylinder
Bore x Stroke (mm): 110.6 x 77.8
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Maximum Power: 115kW @ 4200rpm with standard single exhaust, 126kW @ 4400rpm with twin exhaust option
Maximum Torque: 289Nm @ 3200rpm with standard single exhaust, 361Nm @ 2800rpm with twin exhaust option

Thanks to Dylan for some of the engine specs.

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Last modified: 5 July 2003.