VN VP VR VS Commodore Repair Manual
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
VN VP VR VS Commodore Repair Manual