VL Commodore Specifications

Holden Commodore VL Technical Specifications

Holden Commodore VL Technical Specifications

Holden Commodore VL Sedan
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Holden Colour Codes A - L

Holden Colour Codes M -Z

Years of Manufacture: 1986 - 1988
Number Built: 151,801, inclusive of
- 500 1986 HDT VL SS Group A
- 750 1987 Group A
- Other HDT and HSV models
Price at Introduction:
- Commodore SL Sedan: $13,830
- Commodore SL Turbo Sedan: $18,381
- Commodore Executive Sedan: $15,150
- Holden Calais: $23,540
- HSV Group A 1988: $42,250
Models:
- Commodore SL Sedan
- Commodore SL Station Wagon
- Commodore Executive Sedan
- Commodore Executive Station Wagon
- Commodore Berlina Sedan
- Commodore Berlina Station Wagon
- Commodore SS Sedan
- Holden Calais Sedan
- Holden Calais Wagon
- (Note: The Calais was never referred to as a "Commodore", hence the exclusion)
Date(s) of Introduction:
- February, 1986
To Identify:
- Extensive make-over of previous VK model, particularly with new lower front end treatment
- Wide, slim line headlights
- Less aggressive, sleeker design over previous models
- Small louvered grille with Holden badge in centre front position, between bonnet and grille
- Calais features transparent grille and semi-concealed headlights
- All models feature integrated plastic fron bumter/spoiler and air-intake
- Modified lines to boot lid integrate lip forming small spoiler
Body:
- Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Exterior Dimensions:
- Total Length: 4766mm
- Total Width: 1722mm
- Total Height at kerb weight: 1367.5mm (Berlina: 1363mm)
- Wheelbase: 2668mm
- Front Track: 1451mm
- Rear Track: 1433mm
Kerb Weight:
- Commodore SL: 1250kg
- Commodore Executive: 1280kg
- Commodore Berlina: 1290kg
- Holden Calais: 1350kg
Turning Circle:
- 10.2 metres (Power Assisted: 10.70 metres)
Fuel Tank Capacity:
- 63 litres
Instruments:
- All Models:
  - Speedometer with integrated odometer
  - Trip meter
  - Warning light cluster for
    - Brake failure
    - Alternator
    - Park brake
    - Oil pressure
  - Analogue quartz clock
- Berlina and Calais
  - Tachometer
  - Temperature gauge
  - Oil gauge
  - Voltmeter gauge
  - Trip Computer
3.0 litre Nissan built 6 cylinder:
- Capacity: 2.962 litre
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
- Head: Belt driven overhead cam
- Fuel System: Electronic fuel injection
- Bore and Stroke: 86.0 x 85.0mm
- Power: 114kw at 5200rpm
- Torque: 247Nm at 3600rpm
- Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
3.0 litre Turbo Nissan built 6 cylinder:
- Capacity: 2.962 litre
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv
- Fuel System: Electronic fuel injection
- Bore and Stroke: 86.0 x 85.0mm
- Power: 150kw at 5600rpm
- Torque: 296Nm at 3200rpm
- Compression Ratio: 7.8:1
5.0 Litre V8 Engine:
- Capacity: 4.987 litre
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 8 cylinders
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee configuration
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
- Fuel System: Rochester Quadrajet 4 barrel downdraft type carburettor
- Bore and Stroke: 101.6 x 77.8mm
- Power: 122kw at 4400rpm
- Torque: 323Nm at 3200rpm
- Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
5.0 Litre SV88 Engine:
- Capacity: 4.987 litre
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 8 cylinders
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee configuration
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
- Fuel System: Rochester Quadrajet 4 barrel downdraft type carburettor
- Bore and Stroke: 101.6 x 77.8mm
- Power: 136kw at 4400rpm
- Torque: 355Nm at 3200rpm (dual exhaust )
- Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Ignition and Electrical:
- 12 volt negative ground
- Battery:
  - L6 75 min/235 amp
  - V8 90 min/450 amp
Exhaust:
- All models fitted with new exhaust system incorporating catalytic converter

5 speed Manual Transmission:
- 1st: 3.321:1
- 2nd: 1.902:1
- 3rd: 1.308:1
- 4th: 1.000:1
- 5th: 0.759:1
- Reverse: 3.382:1
5 speed Heavy Duty (fitted to Turbo) Manual Transmission:
- 1st: 3.580:1
- 2nd: 2.077:1
- 3rd: 1.360:1
- 4th: 1.000:1
- 5th: 0.760:1
- Reverse: 3.636:1
5 speed Borg Warner (BTR) BT5G (fitted to 1988 SS Group A) Manual Transmission:
- 1st: 2.953:1
- 2nd: 1.938:1
- 3rd: 1.337:1
- 4th: 1.000:1
- 5th: 0.728:1
- Reverse: 3.15:1
4 speed Automatic Transmission:
- 1st: 2.45:1
- 2nd: 1.45:1
- 3rd: 1.00:1
- 4th: 0.68:1
- Reverse: 2.18:1
4 speed Heavy Duty (fitted to Turbo) Automatic Transmission:
- 1st: 2.45:1
- 2nd: 1.45:1
- 3rd: 1.00:1
- 4th: 0.68:1
- Reverse: 2.182:1
3 speed TriMatic (fitted to V8) Automatic Transmission:
- 1st: 2.31:1
- 2nd: 1.46:1
- 3rd: 1.00:1
- Reverse: 1.85:1
3 speed M40 TriMatic (fitted to SV88) Automatic Transmission:
- 1st: 2.31:1
- 2nd: 1.46:1
- 3rd: 1.00:1
- Reverse: 1.85:1
Clutch:
- GMH Single dry plate beleville diaphram spring actuation type
Rear Axle Ratio:
- L6: 3.45:1
- L6 Turbo: 3.45:1
- V8: 3.08:1
- 1988 SS Group A: 3.08:1
- SV88: 3.08:1
Top Speed in Gears:
- Commodore Executive 3.0 litre four speed automatic transmission:
  - 1st: 81 km/h
  - 2nd: 136 km/h
  - 3rd: 171 km/h
  - 4th: 175 km/h
  - 0-100 km/h: 11.1 seconds
  - Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres): 17.8 seconds
- Commodore Berlina 3.0 litre five speed manual transmission:
  - 1st: 62 km/h
  - 2nd: 107 km/h
  - 3rd: 157 km/h
  - 4th: 186 km/h
  - 5th: 187 km/h
  - 0-100 km/h: 9.2 seconds
  - Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres): 16.7 seconds
- Commodore Berlina 3.0 litre Turbo five speed manual transmission:
  - 1st: 53 km/h
  - 2nd: 91 km/h
  - 3rd: 139 km/h
  - 4th: 190 km/h
  - 5th: 223 km/h
  - 0-100 km/h: 7.6 seconds
  - Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres): 15.6 seconds
- Calais 3.0 litre Turbo five speed manual transmission:
  - 1st: 54 km/h
  - 2nd: 94 km/h
  - 3rd: 143 km/h
  - 4th: 195 km/h
  - 5th: 218 km/h
  - 0-100 km/h: 7.8 seconds
  - Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres): 15.5 seconds
- Calais 5.0 V8 3 speed TriMatic automatic transmission:
  - 1st: 92 km/h
  - 2nd: 145 km/h
  - 3rd: 196 km/h
  - 0-100 km/h: 9.5 seconds
  - Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres): 16.9 seconds
Suspension:

Front: Independent MacPherson strut, progressive rate coil springs, wet sleeve shocks, stabiliser bar.
- Sports Suspension (FE2): Linear rate front springs, revised spring and shock rates. Increased stabiliser bar diameter
- Country Pack: Revised spring and shock rate, revised stabiliser bar diameter, increased ground clearance, engine sump guard
Rear: Live axle. Hypoid differential on six cylinder, Salisbury on V8's. Trailing arm with 5 link location, panhard rod, progressive rate coil springs, double acting telescopic shocks, stabiliser bar
- Sports Suspension (FE2): Revised progressive rate rear springs, gas pressure shocks. Increased stabiliser bar diameter. Fuel tank guard
- Country Pack: Revised spring rate, larger shock absorbers, revised stabiliser bar diameter, increased ground clearance

Steering:
- SL: Variable ratio Rack and Pinion
- Executive, Berlina and Calais: Power hydraulically assisted Rack and Pinion
Brakes:
- Front: 271mm vented disc with single piston, sliding head and lightweight caliper
- Rear:
  - SL, Executive: 230mm self-adjusting leading trailing shoe drum
  - Berlina, Calais, SS and SV88: 277mm solid disc, fitted with light weight caliper
Wheels:
- Commodore SL, Executive, Berlina Powertech 6 EI: 6.00JJ x 14 ventilated pressed steel wheels
- Commodore SL, Executive, Berlina Powertech 6 EI Turbo: 6.00JJ x 15 ventilated pressed steel wheels
- Holden Calais: Styled cast alloy 6.00JJ x 15

Tyres:

Commodore SL, Executive, Berlina Powertech 6 EI: P185/75 HR-14 steel belted radials

Commodore SL, Executive, Berlina Powertech 6 EI Turbo and all Calais: P205/60H15 HR-15-SL low profile steel belted radials

VL Commodore
Truly World Class
(circa 1986)

The time has come to re-shape the future of Australian motoring. With sleek styling and an all new alloy-head six with standard electronic fuel injection delivering 33% more power and even better fuel economy, a new four speed overdrive automatic or five speed manual transmission, this is the new Holden Commodore, and everything about it is truly "World Class".

In the spacious interior there's new instrumentation and controls, new seating and an even higher level of refinement, and whisper quiet ride. The performance is smooth and effortless, with Radial Tuned Suspension providing road-holding and sheer drivability unmatched by any car in this class. The time has come for you to drive the new world class Holden Commodore, at your Holden dealer, now.

VL Commodore Option, Trim and Paint Codes
Category	Code	Trim / Detail / Options
A	AA2	FULL TINT WINDSHIELD
A	AA3	TINTED WINDOWS - VK EXPORT
A	AF9	FRONT BUCKET SEATS INDUSTRY DESIGN FROM 17 OCT 1987
A	AH2	WINDSHEILD TOUGHENED GLASS - EXPORT
A	AQ9	RECLINING FRONT BUCKET SEATS UP TO 16 OCT 1987
A	AR9	RECLINING FRONT BUCKET SEATS - EUROPEAN STYLE
A	AU3	CENTRAL LOCKING
A	A01	TINTED WINDOWS
A	A31	POWER WINDOWS
A	A48	SEAT BELTS DELETED - EXPORT
A	A8B	TRINIDAD VEHICLE PACKAGE
A	A8Q	EXECUTIVE PACK - LFI ML4
A	A8R	EXECUTIVE PACK - LW5 MS1
A	A8S	EXECUTIVE PACK - LV2 M40
A	A8T	EXECUTIVE PACK - LC6 ML4 N40 A01 EXPORT
A	A8U	COBRA ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM - CALAIS
A	A9L	HIGH PERFORMANCE ENGINE EQUIPTMENT - LV2
A	A9Q	DEALER MARKETING GROUP PACK - MAY 88 EXEC
A	A9U	BERLINA WITH CALAIS FRONT END - EXPORT
A	A95	FRONT BUCKET SEATS - GROUP A SS
B	BT1	NATIONAL POLICE PACKAGE
B	B57	ORNAMENTATION PACKAGE - EXPORT
C	C41	HEATER AND DEMISTER - EXPORT
C	C58	BLOWN VENTILATION NON HEATED
C	C60	AIR CONDITIONER MANUAL CONTROL
C	C66	AIR CONDITIONER PREPATORY EQIPMENT - EXPORT
C	C95	DOME AND READING LAMP - A9Y BT1 V9S XX3 XX4
D	DG2	EXTERNAL ELECTRIC MIRROR LH AND RH
D	DO6	FRONT CONSOLE ARMREST
D	D94	SINGLE TONE TOUCH UP PAINT
E	E28	ASSIST HANDLES 1 FRONT AND 2 REAR
F	FE2	PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION EQUIPMENT
G	GM3	AXLE RATIO 3.45:1 - 3.0 LTR
G	GN9	AXLE RATIO 4.11:1 - 2.0 LTR
G	GU4	AXLE RATIO 3.08:1 - 5.0 LTR
G	G73	HEAVY DUTY AXLE - LFI AND BT1
G	G80	LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (LSD)
J	JM8	REAR DISC BRAKES
K	K30	CRUISE CONTROL
K	K69	IGNITION KEY - 3 KEY SET
K	K72	DELETE EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROLS - EXPORT
K	K75	DELETE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL - EXPORT
L	LB9	V8 ENGINE 4.9LTR PFI
L	LC6	L6 ENGINE 2.0LTR PFI
L	LFI	L6 ENGINE 3.0LTR EFI
L	LV2	V8 ENGINE 4.9LTR HIGH COMP
L	LW5	L6 ENGINE 3.0LTR EFI TURBOCHARGED
M	ME7	5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 3.59:1 FIRST GEAR - 2.0LTR
M	MF5	5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 3.32:1 FIRST GEAR - 3.0LTR
M	ML4	4 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 3.0LTR
M	MS1	4 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 3.0LTR TURBO
M	MX7	5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 3.58:1 FIRST GEAR - 3.0LTR TURBO
M	M39	5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION - A9L XV2
M	M40	AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TRIMATIC - V8
M	M78	5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 3.06:1 FIRST GEAR - V8
N	ND4	83 LITRE FUEL TANK
N	N05	LOCKING FUEL CAP
N	N30	SINGLE SPOKE STEERING WHEEL - EXPORT
N	N40	POWER STEERING
N	N51	MANUAL STEERING
P	PC1	WHEEL - 6.00JJ BY 14 STEEL - EXC TURBO
P	PF5	WHEEL - 7.00JJ BY 16 ALLOY - A9L XV2
P	PH2	WHEEL - 6.00JJ BY 15 STEEL - 6CYLD TURBO V8
P	PH9	WHEEL - 6.00JJ BY 15 ALLOY
P	PY8	WHEEL - 5.5OJJ BY 14 ALLOY - WAGON
Q	QAG	TYRE 205/65HR14
Q	QB1	TYRE 215/65HR14
Q	QBZ	TYRE 205/55VR16
Q	QEU	TYRE ER70H14
Q	QQL	TYRE 185/75HR14
Q	QQS	TYRE 205/65HR15
Q	QST	TYRE 175SR14
Q	QZM	TYRE 205/70HR15
T	T64	DELETE BATTERY
U	UK5	STEREO RADIO CASETTE PLAYER ELECTRONIC TUNE - XV2 A9Y
U	UL5	DELETE RADIO
U	UN3	STEREO RADIO CASETTE PLAYER ELECTRONIC TUNE
U	UN9	RADIO INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION PACKAGE - V8
U	UX7	4 SPEAKER SYSTEM - XV2 A9Y V5B
U	UO5	DUAL HORNS
U	U11	SPEEDOMETER POLICE
U	U16	INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - TACHO
U	U19	INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - KILOMETERS/MILES - EXPORT
U	U72	POWER ANTENNA
V	VA1	STANDARD RADIATOR
V	VK6	SIGN HOLDER FRONT - GOVERNMENT
V	VK7	SIGN HOLDER REAR - GOVERNMENT
V	V5B	SERIES 200 - 8VL19
V	V5F	CALAIS INTERIOR UPGRADE - 01/04/1987
V	V5V	ROYALE SPECIAL VEHICLE - 8VL19 - NEW ZEALAND
V	V5W	COUNTRY PACK SUSPENSION
V	V5Z	DELETE SAFETY COMPLIANCE PLATE - EXPORT
V	V6S	GOVERNMENT ORDERS
V	V6T	FLEET ORDERS
V	V7K	C.S.O. EQUIPMENT - KOREA
V	V8C	VICTORIA STATE CODE
V	V8D	TASMANIA STATE CODE
V	V8E	SOUTH AUSTRALIA STATE CODE
V	V8F	WESTERN AUSTRALIA STATE CODE
V	V8G	NOTHERN TERRITORY STATE CODE
V	V8H	QUEENSLAND STATE CODE
V	V8J	NEW SOUTH WALES STATE CODE
V	V8K	ACT STATE CODE
V	V8P x	ACT STATE CODE
V	V9S	INDONESIAN VEHICLE PACKAGE
X	XS3	MANDATORY ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS - EXPORT
X	XT8	LEATHER TRIM
X	XV2	GROUP A SS COMMODORE JANUARY 1988 ONWARDS
X	XW2	SOUTH AFRICAN VEHICLE PACKAGE
X	XW4	COMMODORE VACATIONER
X	XW6	METALLIC PAINT
X	XX3	NEW ZEALAND VEHICLE PACKAGE
X	XX4	THAILAND VEHICLE PACKAGE
X	XX9	PAINT ROAD WHEELS BODY COLOUR
Z	ZZ1	RECOMMENDED AXLE
Z	ZZ3	PERFORMANCE AXLE - A9L
10	10L	ALPINE PAINT (WHITE)
14	14L	AZURE SILVER METALLIC PAINT
15	15I	GREY INTERIOR TRIM
15	15L	ASTEROID METALLIC PAINT (SILVER)
16	16L	SILVERSLATE METALLIC PAINT (MEDIUM GREY)
21	21L	BLUE ICE METALLIC PAINT
22	22L	BLUE HAZE METALLIC PAINT
23	23I	CERULEAN INTERIOR TRIM
23	23L	MARLIN BLUE METALLIC PAINT
24	24L	MORNING BLUE METALLIC PAINT
25	25I	BLUE INTERIOR TRIM
25	25L	MEDIUM BLUE PAINT
27	27L	PACIFIC BLUE METALLIC PAINT
28	28L	IMPERIAL BLUE (EVENING BLUE) PAINT
29	29L	EUCUMBENE BLUE METALLIC PAINT
34	34L	BLUE PAINT
45	45L	ACHERON GREEN METALLIC PAINT
46	46L	EVERGLADE METALLIC PAINT (MEDIUM GREEN)
50	50L	WHITE GOLD METALLIC PAINT
53	53L	PLATINUM GOLD METALLIC PAINT
54	54L	MEDIUM YELLOW PAINT
55	55L	BUTTERNUT PAINT (MEDIUM YELLOW)
60	60L	MINK PAINT (BROWN)
62	62L	KIMBERLEY BRONZE METALLIC PAINT
64	64L	SANDALWOOD PAINT (LIGHT BROWN)
65	65I	SANDALWOOD TRIM
66	66L	MAHOGANY METALLIC PAINT
67	67L	BURNT ORANGE PAINT
70	70L	JACARANDA MIST METALLIC PAINT (LIGHT LAVENDER)
71	71L	OPAL FIRE METALLIC PAINT (RED)
72	72L	CORNICHE METALLIC PAINT (LIGHT COPPER)
73	73L	MEDIUM MULBERRY PAINT (LIGHT RED)
74	74L	VENETIAN RED METALLIC PAINT
75	75I	MADEIRA INTERIOR TRIM
75	75L	MARANELLO PAINT (RED)
76	76L	PERMANENT RED PAINT - A9L
77	77L	MADEIRA METALLIC PAINT (DARK RED)
78	78L	PORT WINE PAINT (DARK RED)
80	80L	TUXEDO BLACK PAINT
81	81L	TIMBER GREEN PAINT
82	82L	POLICE BLUE PAINT
83	83L	YELLOW BLAZE PAINT
89	89L	SPECIAL FLEET COLOURS