(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 agressive, 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 liters
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 liter Nissan built 6 cylinder:
Capacity: 2.962
liter
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: 114kw at 5200rpm
Torque: 247Nm at 3600rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
3.0 liter Turbo Nissan built 6
cylinder:
Capacity: 2.962 liter
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 liter V8 Engine:
Capacity: 4.987 liter
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 carburetor
Bore and Stroke: 101.6 x 77.8mm
Power: 122kw at 4400rpm
Torque: 323Nm at 3200rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
5.0 liter SV88 Engine:
Capacity: 4.987 liter
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 carburetor
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 liter 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 liter 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 liter "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 liter "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
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.