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Next Model: VF
Date of introduction
VE Commodore
Sedan: July 16, 2006
Wagon: July 11, 2008
Ute: August 22, 2007
Time in production
Sedans on sale for 83 Months
Wagons on sale for 58 months
Utes on sale for 69 months
The VE Commodore replaced by the VF Commodore in May 2013.
Model line up
Omega Ute: (8EK80)
Holden SS-V Ute: (8EP80)
Omega Sedan: (8EK69)
Omega Sportswagon: (8EK35)
VE Commodore SS-V sedan: (8EP69)
VE Commodore SS-V Sportswagon: (8EP35)
Berlina Sedan: (8EL69)
Berlina Wagon: (8EL35)
Calais Sedan: (8EX19)
Calais Sportswagon: (8EX350)
Option Packages:
SV6: (A9D & LY7)
SS: (A9D & L98)
Calais-V: (YE3)
Omega Police Pack: (9C1)
SV6 Police Pack: (A8Q & 9C1)
SS Police Pack: (A8V &9C1)
Commodore-V: (A8E)
Lumina: (YF0)
Calais V International: (YE3 & A8X)
60th Anniversary Special Edition Ute: (A9D, LY7 & A9J)
60th Anniversary Special Edition Sedan: (A9J)
SS-V 60th Anniversary Special Edition Sedan: (A9J)
Calais-V 60th Anniversary Special Edition Sedan: (YE3, A8X & A9J)
Price at time of introduction
VE Commodore Omega Ute: $30 990
Holden SS-V Ute: $44 990
Omega Sedan: $34 490
Omega Sportswagon: $37 790
Commodore SS-V sedan: $51 990
Commodore SS-V Sportswagon: $53 790
Berlina Sedan: $39 990
Berlina SportsWagon: $41 290
Calais Sedan: $45 490 V6, $50 490
Calais Sportswagon: $46 790 V6
SV6 Ute: $35 990
SV6 Sedan: $39 900
VE SV6 Sportswagon: $41 290
SS Ute: $39 990
SS Sedan: $44 990
VE SS Sportswagon: $46 290
Calais-V Sedan: $53 490 V6, $58 490 V8
Calais-V Sportswagon: $55 290 V6, $60 290 V8
Commodore-V sedan: $34 990
Lumina Sedan: $32 990
Calais V International: $56 490 V6, $61 490 V8
60th Anniversary Special Edition Ute: $36 990
60th Anniversary Special Edition Sedan: $33 990
SS-V 60th Anniversary Special Edition Sedan: $55 290
Calais-V 60th Anniversary Special Edition Sedan: $56 790 V6, $61 790 V8
Total number Built
About 350 000
Engines
Alloytec V6 3.6L
Option Number: LE0
Engine Prefix: 10HBA
Capacity: 3564 cc
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type, Double Overhead Cam, 4 valves / cylinder.
Number of Cylinders: Six
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, 60 degree V6
Construction
Block: Sand-cast aluminium with cast iron bore liners
Cylinder Head: Semi-permanent mould aluminium
Intake Manifold: Aluminium
Exhaust manifold: High-silicon moly ductile iron
Pistons: Aluminium, polymer-coated skirts, full-floating wristpins
Crankshaft: Forged steel
Camshaft: Cast nodular iron
Connecting rods: Forged powdered metal
Bore x Stroke (mm): 94 x 85.6
Induction: Sequential fuel injection.
Compression ratio: 10.2 : 1
Maximum power: 180 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum torque: 330 Nm @ 2600 rpm
Recommended Fuel: 91 Octane (ULP)
Alloytec V6 Dual Fuel (LPG)
Option Number: LW2
Engine Prefix: 10HBA
Capacity: 3564 cc
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type, Double Overhead Cam, 4 valves / cylinder.
Number of Cylinders: Six
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, 60 degree V6
Construction
Block: Sand-cast aluminium with cast iron bore liners
Cylinder Head: Semi-permanent mould aluminium
Intake Manifold: Aluminium
Exhaust manifold: High-silicon moly ductile iron
Pistons: Aluminium, polymer-coated skirts, full-floating wristpins
Crankshaft: Forged steel
Camshaft: Cast nodular iron
Connecting rods: Forged powdered metal
Bore x Stroke (mm): 94 x 85.6
Induction: Sequential fuel injection.
Compression ratio: 10.2 : 1
Maximum power: 175 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum torque: 325 Nm @ 2600 rpm
Alloytec 195 High Output V6
Option Number: LY7
Engine Prefix: 10H7A (Auto) 10H7B (Manual)
Capacity: 3564 cc
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type, Double Overhead Cam, 4 valves / cylinder.
Number of Cylinders: Six
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, 60 degree V6
Construction
Block: Sand-cast aluminium with cast iron bore liners
Cylinder Head: Semi-permanent mould aluminium
Intake Manifold: Aluminium
Exhaust manifold: High-silicon moly ductile iron
Pistons: Aluminium, polymer-coated skirts, full-floating wristpins
Crankshaft: Forged steel
Camshaft: Cast nodular iron
Connecting rods: Forged powdered metal
Bore x Stroke (mm): 94 x 85.6
Induction: Sequential fuel injection.
Compression ratio: 10.2 : 1
Maximum power: 195 kW @ 6500 rpm
Maximum torque: 340 Nm @ 2600 rpm
LF1 3.0L SIDI V6
Maximum power: 190 kW @ 6700 rpm
Maximum torque: 290 Nm @ 2900 rpm
LLT 3.6L SIDI V6
Capacity: 3564 cc
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type, Double Overhead Cam, 4 valves / cylinder.
Number of Cylinders: Six
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, 60 degree V6
Construction
Block: Sand-cast aluminium with cast iron bore liners
Cylinder Head: Semi-permanent mould aluminium
Intake Manifold: Aluminium
Exhaust manifold: High-silicon moly ductile iron
Pistons: Aluminium, polymer-coated skirts, full-floating wristpins
Crankshaft: Forged steel
Camshaft: Cast nodular iron
Connecting rods: Forged powdered metal
Bore x Stroke (mm): 94 x 85.6
Induction: Sequential fuel injection.
Compression ratio: 10.2 : 1
Maximum power: 210 kW @ 6400 rpm
Maximum torque: 350 Nm @ 2900 rpm
L98 Gen IV 6.0L V8
Option Number: L98
Engine Prefix: 7NC (Auto), 7ND (Manual)
Cylinders: 8
Capacity: 5967 cc
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, 90 degree Overhead Valve V8, cross flow cylinder heads
Bore x Stroke (mm): 101.6mm x 92.0mm
Induction: Multiport fuel injection.
Valvetrain: Overhead valves, pushrods, 2 valves / cylinder.
Compression ratio: 10.4 : 1
Maximum power: 270 kW @ 5700 rpm
Maximum torque: 530 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Recommended Fuel: 98 Octane (PULP)
Construction
Block: Cast aluminium with cast in place iron bore liners
Cylinder Head: Cast aluminium
Intake Manifold: Multi piece welded composite
Exhaust manifold: Nodular cast iron
Pistons: Cast aluminium alloy
Crankshaft: Cast nodular iron
Camshaft: Billet steel
Connecting rods: Forged powdered metal
Transmissions
Manual
Name: Aisin AY6
Type: 6 Speed Manual
Option Number: MV5
1st: 4.48:1
2nd: 2.58:1
3rd: 1.63:1
4th: 1.19
5th: 1.00:1
6th: 0.75:1
Name: Tremec T56
Type: 6 Speed Manual
Option Number: MM6
1st: 3.01:1
2nd: 2.07:1
3rd: 1.43:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.84:1
6th: 0.57:1
Name: GM 4L60E
Type: 4 Speed Automatic
Option Number: M30
1st: 3.06:1
2nd: 1.63:1
3rd: 1.00:1
4th: 0.70:1
Name: GM 5L40E
Type: 5 Speed Automatic
Option Number: M82
1st: 3.42:1
2nd: 2.21:1
3rd: 1.60:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.75:1
Name: GM 6L50
Type: 6 speed automatic
Option Number: ??
1st: 4.06:1
2nd: 2.37:1
3rd: 1.55:1
4th: 1.16:1
5th: 0.85:1
6th: 0.67:1
Name: GM6L80E
Type: 6 Speed Automatic
Option Number: MYC
1st: 4.03:1
2nd: 2.36:1
3rd: 1.53:1
4th: 1.15
5th: 0.85:1
6th: 0.67:1
Rear Axle:
8.3 inch crown wheel ZF differential with aluminium casing
Alloytec V6: 3.27:1
Alloytec 195 and Automatic V8: 2.92:1
V8 Manual: 3.45:1
Rear Axle:
ZF
Option Number: GW8
Ratio: 3.27:1
ZF
Option Number: GW6
Ratio: 2.92:1
ZF
Option Number: GM3
Ratio: 3.45:1
ZF
Option Number: G84
Ratio: 3.70:1
ZF
Option Number: GT9
Ratio: 2.87:1
Suspension
Front: Macpherson strut. Direct acting stabiliser bar. Progressive rate coil springs
Rear: Multi-link independent rear suspension (IRS). Progressive rate coil springs. Stabiliser bar
Sports Suspension Option: (FE2): Firmer spring rate. Reduced ride height
Brakes
V6 Front: 298mm x 30mm Vented rotors, twin piston compact aluminium calipers
V6 Rear: 302mm x 22mm vented rotors, single piston aluminium calipers
Front V8: 321mm x 30mm vented rotors, twin piston compact aluminium calipers
Rear V8: 324mm x 22mm vented rotors, twin piston aluminium calipers
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Bosch ESP8, which has:
ABS: Anti-lock Braking System
EBD: Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
EBA: Electronic Brake Assist
TCS: Traction Control System
Steering
Variable Ratio, power assisted rack and pinion type
Turning Circle: 11.4m
V8 Exhaust
Performance-oriented calibration. Matched to 2.25-inch dual stainless steel exhaust with quad outlets. New single-piece engine cover with acoustic insulation.
Wheels
Omega: 16x 7 Inch Steel
Berlina and Calais: 17x 7 inch alloy
Calais-V, SV6 and SS: 18x 8 inch alloy
SS-V: 19x 8 inch alloy
Spare: 17×4 inch steel
Tyres
Omega: P225/60 R16 98V
Berlina and Calais: P225/55 R17 97V
Calais-V, SV6 and SS: P245/45 R18 96V
SS-V: P245/40 R19 94W
Spare: T155/80 R17 111M
Dimensions
Omega Sedan:
Wheelbase: 2915mm
Front Track: 1602mm
Rear Track: 1618mm
Length: 4894mm
Width: 1899mm
Height: 1476mm
Weight: 1690kg
Ground clearance: 110mm
Fuel tank capacity: 73L
Interior Dimensions
Omega Sedan
Front leg room: 1071mm
Rear Leg room: 1001mm
Front Shoulder room: 1501mm
Rear shoulder room: 1499mm
Front head room: 985mm
Rear head room: 965mm
Front hip room: 1439mm
Rear hip room: 1472mm
Cargo volume: 496L