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Holden Commodore / Calais

VP Series

October 1991 - July 1993

(VP Series II: February 1993 - July 1993)



Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) was introduced with the VP, and it was standard on Calais and Commodore SS. The IRS was adapted from the long wheelbase VQ.

A security system was standard on all models, and it featured automatic ignition disable, ECM disable, and door key activated deadlocks.

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) was introduced in August 1992, and was an option on cars with a V8 and IRS. For the Series II, it was an option on all models.


Models:



The VP Commodore / Calais Specifications page, with details on engines, suspension, gearboxes, etc.


Commodore Executive

VN Executive

This is a Series II Executive.

Standard Equipment:

V6, 5 speed manual transmission, power steering.


Optional Equipment:

4 speed automatic transmission, air conditioning, cruise control, V8.


Commodore Vacationer

The Vacationer was a limited edition and came equipped with air conditioning and power front windows as standard. The autos also came with cruise control and a power antenna. The vacationer also featured special wheel covers, ID decals, 15 inch wheels and tyres, padded headrests and chrome exhaust tailpipes.


Commodore S

S Wagon
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Standard Equipment:


Optional Equipment:


Commodore SS

SS

This is a Series II SS.

Standard Equipment:


Optional Equipment:


Berlina

Berlina
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Standard Equipment:


Optional Equipment:


Berlina LX




Calais

Calais
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Standard Equipment:


Optional Equipment:


Calais International

Calais International
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In September 1992 Holden released a limited edition of 150 or 300? VP Calais International Series. These vehicles were either white or black or anthracite grey. Basically they were a Calais with V8 engine, ABS, leather and suede inside, full electrics, leather steering wheel and a sports kit made up of the SS and Caprice.


BT1 (Police Pack)


The VP Commodore / Calais Specifications page, with details on engines, suspension, gearboxes, etc.


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