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20-09-2009, 07:34 PM
VN Commodore: 17th August 1988 to October 1991.
The brand new VN, first completely new Commodore since the VB, is longer, wider, roomier, better equipped and more powerful than the VL. The VN marks the return of the BIG Holden.
With the VN series, power steering became standard on all models. The VN also featured the new Buick-based 3800 V6, which Holden has been building ever since, as well as a new four speed automatic transmission.
Units Produced: 206,750
Engines:
* 3.8L V6: 3800 V6
* 5L V8: HEC 5000i V8
Transmissions:
* 5 speed manual: Borg Warner T5
* 4 speed automatic: GM Turbo HydraMatic 700 (THM700)
Suspension:
* Front: MacPherson strut, incorporating wet sleeve shock absorbers, stabilizer bar, coil springs.
* Rear: Trailing arm with 5-link location, panhard rod, progressive rate coil springs, double acting shock absorbers, stabilizer bar.
* FE2 Sports, Front:
* FE2 Sports, Rear:
* Country Pack, Front: Revised spring and shock absorber rate. Revised stabiliser bar diameter. Increased ground clearance. Engine sump guard.
* Country Pack, Rear: Revised spring rate. Larger shock absorbers. Revised stabiliser bar diameter. Increased ground clearance.
Steering:
* Type: power assisted with variable assist, variable ratio rack and pinion.
* Turning circle (m): 10.4
Brakes:
* Front: Power assisted, ventilated discs
* Rear: Power assisted, discs
* V8: Tandem master cylinder
Wheels / Tyres:
* 6.00 JJ x 14 inch steel wheels with 185/75 H R14 standard on all except S.
* 6.00 JJ x 15 inch alloy wheels with 205/65 H R15 standard on S, optional on others.
Fuel Consumption:
AS2877
* V6 Manual (City / Highway): 11.5 / 7.6 (L / 100km)
* V6 Automatic (City / Highway): 12.5 / 8.0 (L / 100km)
* V8 Manual (City / Highway): 14.5 / 9.0 (L / 100km)
* V8 Automatic (City / Highway): 15.0 / 9.5 (L / 100km)
Fuel Tank Capacity:
* Sedan (V6): 63 L
* Sedan (V8): 80 L
* Wagon (V6 & V8): 68 L
Differential:
Borg Warner, ratio: 3.08:1
Dimensions:
Sedan:
Executive: L=4850, W=1794, H=1403, Ground Clearance=143, Wheelbase=2731
Berlina: L=4850, W=1802, H=1400, Ground Clearance=142, Wheelbase=2731
Wagon:
Executive: L=4896, W=1794, H=1422, Ground Clearance=141, Wheelbase=2822
Berlina: L=4896, W=1802, H=1474, Ground Clearance=139, Wheelbase=2822
Kerb Weights:
Sedan:
Executive: V6=1311kg, V8=1377kg
Berlina: V6=1370kg, V8=1440kg
Calais: V6=1391kg, V8=
Wagon:
Executive: V6=1359kg, V8=1425kg
Berlina: V6=1422kg, V8=1492kg
Luggage Capacity
* Sedan (L): 443
* Wagon, rear seat folded down (L): 2491
Towing Capacity
Sedan:
* 500kg with standard towbar.
* 1200kg with load equalising trailer hitch and towbar package.
* 1590kg with bodyside bracing package, trailer brakes, heavy-duty towbar and equaliser hitch. (transmission oil cooler is mandatory)
Wagon:
* As sedan, except 1590 package deletes bodyside bracing.
The brand new VN, first completely new Commodore since the VB, is longer, wider, roomier, better equipped and more powerful than the VL. The VN marks the return of the BIG Holden.
With the VN series, power steering became standard on all models. The VN also featured the new Buick-based 3800 V6, which Holden has been building ever since, as well as a new four speed automatic transmission.
Units Produced: 206,750
Engines:
* 3.8L V6: 3800 V6
* 5L V8: HEC 5000i V8
Transmissions:
* 5 speed manual: Borg Warner T5
* 4 speed automatic: GM Turbo HydraMatic 700 (THM700)
Suspension:
* Front: MacPherson strut, incorporating wet sleeve shock absorbers, stabilizer bar, coil springs.
* Rear: Trailing arm with 5-link location, panhard rod, progressive rate coil springs, double acting shock absorbers, stabilizer bar.
* FE2 Sports, Front:
* FE2 Sports, Rear:
* Country Pack, Front: Revised spring and shock absorber rate. Revised stabiliser bar diameter. Increased ground clearance. Engine sump guard.
* Country Pack, Rear: Revised spring rate. Larger shock absorbers. Revised stabiliser bar diameter. Increased ground clearance.
Steering:
* Type: power assisted with variable assist, variable ratio rack and pinion.
* Turning circle (m): 10.4
Brakes:
* Front: Power assisted, ventilated discs
* Rear: Power assisted, discs
* V8: Tandem master cylinder
Wheels / Tyres:
* 6.00 JJ x 14 inch steel wheels with 185/75 H R14 standard on all except S.
* 6.00 JJ x 15 inch alloy wheels with 205/65 H R15 standard on S, optional on others.
Fuel Consumption:
AS2877
* V6 Manual (City / Highway): 11.5 / 7.6 (L / 100km)
* V6 Automatic (City / Highway): 12.5 / 8.0 (L / 100km)
* V8 Manual (City / Highway): 14.5 / 9.0 (L / 100km)
* V8 Automatic (City / Highway): 15.0 / 9.5 (L / 100km)
Fuel Tank Capacity:
* Sedan (V6): 63 L
* Sedan (V8): 80 L
* Wagon (V6 & V8): 68 L
Differential:
Borg Warner, ratio: 3.08:1
Dimensions:
Sedan:
Executive: L=4850, W=1794, H=1403, Ground Clearance=143, Wheelbase=2731
Berlina: L=4850, W=1802, H=1400, Ground Clearance=142, Wheelbase=2731
Wagon:
Executive: L=4896, W=1794, H=1422, Ground Clearance=141, Wheelbase=2822
Berlina: L=4896, W=1802, H=1474, Ground Clearance=139, Wheelbase=2822
Kerb Weights:
Sedan:
Executive: V6=1311kg, V8=1377kg
Berlina: V6=1370kg, V8=1440kg
Calais: V6=1391kg, V8=
Wagon:
Executive: V6=1359kg, V8=1425kg
Berlina: V6=1422kg, V8=1492kg
Luggage Capacity
* Sedan (L): 443
* Wagon, rear seat folded down (L): 2491
Towing Capacity
Sedan:
* 500kg with standard towbar.
* 1200kg with load equalising trailer hitch and towbar package.
* 1590kg with bodyside bracing package, trailer brakes, heavy-duty towbar and equaliser hitch. (transmission oil cooler is mandatory)
Wagon:
* As sedan, except 1590 package deletes bodyside bracing.