Common questions

What engine is in a VF SV6?

What engine is in a VF SV6?

SIDI V6 engine
The SV6 utilises the larger 3.6-litre SIDI V6 engine and is available with both a manual and automatic transmission. The SV6 is also available with the 3.6 L LPG V6. The SV6 features a sportier body kit than the Evoke, with LED running lights, a lip spoiler, FE2 suspension and 18-inch alloy wheels.

What motor did the VP Commodore have?

Holden Commodore (VP)
Powertrain
Engine V6 3.8 L 127 kW (170 hp): 3800 V6 V8 5.0 L 165 kW (221 hp) HEC 5000i V8 5.0 L 180 kW (241 hp): HSV enhanced HEC 5000i V8
Transmission 5-speed Borg-Warner T-5 manual 4-speed 4L60 automatic
Dimensions

What is the difference between VE and vf?

In short , the vf is a great upgrade from ve in many ways, but the essence of the car is still much the same. Ve equals very good car, vf equals very good car with some very nice and often quite handy, bling!

What kind of engine does a Holden Commodore have?

The Series II update of June 1996 brought elliptical side turn signals, interior tweaks and the introduction of a L67 Supercharged V6 engine for selected trim levels. The new supercharged engine slotted in between the existing engines in the lineup and was officially rated at 165 kW (221 hp), just 3 kW (4.0 hp) below the V8.

How many Holden Commodores were made in Australia?

In total, only 75 were built for Australia and 10 for New Zealand, all using the 215i 5.7-litre HSV V8 engine, with a more powerful “blueprint” option also available. The facelifted VS series Maloo utility was released in April 1995. 173 examples were produced. It featured a 5.0-litre V8 engine still producing 185 kW (248 hp).

What’s the difference between a commodore and a VR Commodore?

Compared to the VR Commodore’s L27engine, the L36engine had a new cylinder block, shorter connecting rods, lightweight pistons, a redesigned crankshaft, new intake manifold, redesigned cylinder head with larger valves and a higher compression ratio (previously 9.0:1); and,

When did Holden stop making the Commodore series 2?

From 1 January 1997 Holden’s new car warranty for the VS Series II and subsequent models increased to 3 years / 100,000 km. Production of the Series II continued until August 1997, when the sedan and wagon were replaced by the new Commodore VT .

How much horsepower does a Holden Commodore have?

5) (VS), manufactured or sold in 1996, version for Australia (up to May) gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 4987 cm3 / 303.6 cui, advertised power: 165 kW / 221 hp / 224 PS ( DIN ), torque: 385 Nm / 284 lb-ft, more data: 1996 Holden Commodore Executive V8i Sedan (man. 5) (VS) Horsepower/Torque Curve

When did the Holden Commodore come out in Australia?

The Holden Commodore (VS) is an executive car which was produced by the Australian manufacturer Holden from 1995 to 1997 and 2000 for utility versions.

Compared to the VR Commodore’s L27engine, the L36engine had a new cylinder block, shorter connecting rods, lightweight pistons, a redesigned crankshaft, new intake manifold, redesigned cylinder head with larger valves and a higher compression ratio (previously 9.0:1); and,

What was the difference between a Holden and a German Commodore?

But for all the updates made to differentiate the Commodore from its German heritage, the one thing Holden could not address was the most important: space.

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Ruth Doyle