VR Statesman Specifications

Date of Introduction

March 1994

Replaced April 1995. On sale for about 13 months

Model Line Up

Statesman: (8VY19)

Caprice: (8VZ19)

Prices at Time of Introduction

Statesman V6: $43 633

Caprice V8: $61 283

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

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)

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: 11m

Brakes

Front: Ventilated disc with finned caliper

Rear: Disc

ABS option: Bosch

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

Wheelbase: 2826mm

Front Track: 1491mm

Rear Track: 1491mm

Height: 1474mm

Width: 1782mm

Length: 4989mm

Kerb weight:1477kg

Turning Circle

11m, 2.7 turns lock to lock

Fuel Tank Capacity

63 litres V6 Sedan 80 Litres V8

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