Date of Introduction
The VR Commodore was introduced July 13, 1993, replacing the VP Commodore
Replaced April 1995 by the VS Commodore. The VR Commodore was on sale for about 21 months
Model Line Up
VR Commodore S Utility: (8VK80)
Commodore Executive Sedan: (8VK19)
Commodore Executive Wagon: (8VK35)
Berlina Sedan: (8VL19)
Berlina Wagon: (8VL35)
Calais Sedan: (8VX19)
Statesman: (8VY19)
Caprice: (8VZ19)
Option Codes:
Commodore Utility: (A9K)
Commodore Sedan, Fleet Pack: (A9K)
National Police Pack: (BT1)
Acclaim: (A8J)
Commodore S Auto: (A9D)
Commodore S Manual: (A9E)
VR Commodore SS Auto: (A9F)
Commodore SS Manual: (A9G)
Equipe: (A8S)
Prices at Time of Introduction
Commodore Utility: $21 008
Commodore S Utility: $23 648
Executive sedan: $25 933
Executive Wagon: $26 879
Acclaim sedan: $29 183
Acclaim Wagon: $29 720
Berlina sedan: $33 107
Berlina Wagon: $35 504
Commodore SS: $36 244
Calais V6: $42 082
Statesman V6: $43 633
Caprice V8: $61 283
Total Number Built
165 262
Identification Information
Major cosmetic makeover of previous model, with new slimline rectangular headlights and slim grille. Higher tail lights and a more rounder car shape over all.
Engines
3.8 litre V6
Option Number: LG2
Engine Prefix: VH
Capacity: 3.791 litre
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Number of Cylinders: 6
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, arranged in a Vee
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves, with 2 valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection, speed density fuel control, Bosch director place style fuel injectors and Delco electronic control module, GM-Delco MPI
Bore and Stroke: 97x 86mm
Power: 130kw at 4800rpm (non IRS); 132kW at 4800rpm (IRS models)
Torque: 295Nm at 3200rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
5.0 Litre V8 Engine
Option Number: LB9
Engine Prefix: VU
Capacity: 4.987 litre
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Number of cylinders: 8
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee configuration
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Electronic control port fuel injection, speed density fuel control, Bosch director plate style fuel injectors and Delco electronic control module, GM-Delco MPI
Bore and Stroke: 101.6 x 77.8mm
Power: 165kw at 4400rpm
Torque: 385Nm at 3600rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.4:1
Transmissions
Manual
BTR Borg Warner 5 speed Manual Transmission:
Option Number: M78
Location: Floor Shift
Application: All
1st: 3.25:1
2nd: 1.99:1
3rd: 1.29:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.72:1
Reverse: 3.15:1
Automatic
MD8 4 speed Turbo-hydramatic 700 Automatic Transmission:
Location: Floor Shift (Column shift optional for V6 models)
Application: All
1st: 3.06:1
2nd: 1.62:1
3rd: 1.00:1
4th: 0.70:1
Reverse: 2.30:1
Rear Axle Ratios
3.08:1
Borg Warner M75 or M76
Option Number: GU4
Ratio: 3.08:1
Borg Warner M76 (5.7L HSV V8)
Option Number: GM3
Ratio: 3.45:1
LSD Optional:
Option Number: G80
M75 models had live axle
M76 models have Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Clutch
Single dry plate. Belleville diaphragm spring, Mechanical cable operation, connected directly to pull fork throw out lever
Chassis
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Suspension
Front: MacPherson strut, incorporating wet sleeve shock absorbers. Direct acting stabiliser bar. Progressive rate coil springs.
5-link live axle rear: Trailing arm with 5-link location. Panhard rod. Progressive rate coil springs. Double acting shock absorbers. Stabiliser bar.
IRS (sedan only): Independent, semi-trailing arm. Progressive rate miniblock coil springs. Double acting shock absorbers. Stabiliser bar.
Steering
Type: Variable ratio rack and pinion. Power assisted with variable assist.
Turns lock to lock: 2.8
Turning circle: Sedan: 11.0m Wagon: 11.1m
Brakes
Front: Ventilated disc with finned caliper
Rear: Disc
ABS option: Bosch
On ute, load sensing brake pressure proportioning valve
Electrical
12 volt negative ground
V6 75 min/350 amp nine plate
V8 80 min/400 amp eleven plate
Breakerless high energy electronic ignition system.
Exhaust
V6: fabricated dual exhaust manifolds
V8: Cast iron dual exhaust manifolds with single crossover pipe. Single seam welded steel exhaust and tail pipe with two reverse flow mufflers
Wheels
6.00J x 15 inch
Tyres
P205/65 R15 95H
Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)
Wheelbase (mm): 2731mm
Front Track (mm): 1491 mm
Rear Track (mm): 1491 mm
Length (mm): 4861 mm
Width (mm): 1794 mm
Height (mm): 1448 mm