With the VS Series III Ute update, a limited edition (300) of the Ute SS were produced. Only minor revisions were made with the Series III, including a silver-highlighted grille surround, new seat and door trim fabrics and a rear bulkhead storage net. The Series III V8 is the same as the VT Commodore V8 with 179kW and was mated with the Getrag 5 speed manual gearbox.
VS Commodore / Calais / Ute Specifications page.
Driver's and/or Passenger's Airbag.
Limited Slip Differential, 15" x 7" alloy wheels, 205/65 R15 tyres.
Driver's and/or Passenger's Airbag.
The VS Series III Olympic Edition Utility is a limited edition of 1,100. Based on the 'S' model it is available in the full range of 3.8 litre V6 and 5.0 litre V8 manual and automatic powertrain combinations. It delivers up to $4,500 in extra features for just $960.
Standard equipment features have been upgraded to include air conditioning, power windows and seats trimmed in soft, patterned velour with leather bolsters. The steering wheel, transmission lever and handbrake are leather-covered. Exterior styling features include sporty 16" alloy wheels with low profile tyres, body-coloured front and side skirts, chrome body side mouldings, chrome bumper insert, grille and exhaust extension and Olympic Edition badges. The colour selection was Phantom (black), Amazon (blue/green) and Heron (white). There was an option for driver & passenger airbags.
V8, sports suspension, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), LSD (Limited Slip Differential), front bumper apron and side skirts, a rear bar in polished alloy, 16 inch alloy wheels, fog lamps, leather coverings for steering wheel, handbrake and gearshift, and power windows and air-conditioning.
Passenger's airbag, 17 inch alloy wheels.
VS Commodore / Calais / Ute Specifications page.
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Last modified: 11 January 2004.