Date of Introduction
The VP Commodore was introduced October 11, 1991, replacing the VN Commodore
Utility: January 1992
Replaced July 1993 by the VR Commodore. The VP Commodore was on sale for about 22 months
Model Line Up
VP Commodore Executive sedan: (8VK19)
Commodore Executive wagon: (8VK35)
Berlina sedan: (8VL19)
Berlina wagon: (8VL35)
Calais sedan: (8VX19)
Holden S Ute: (8VK80)
VQII Statesman: (8VY19) (XW9)
VQII Caprice: (8VY19) (XW9)
Option Packages:
Commodore Utility (A9K)
Commodore SL (Fleet Pack) (A9K)
National Police Pack (BT1)
Commodore S Auto: (A9D)
Commodore S Manual: (A9E)
VP Commodore SS Auto: (A9F)
Commodore SS Manual: (A9G)
Berlina LX: (A8E)
Commodore SS Sedan V6: (A9H) 150 made
Vacationer: (XW4)
Calais International: (A8X)
Prices at Time of Introduction
Commodore S Utility: $22 728
Commodore Executive Sedan: $23 992
Executive Wagon: $25 942
Berlina Sedan: $29 992
Berlina Wagon: $32 292
Calais Sedan: $37 892
Commodore Utility: $20 190
SS V8: $31 892
SS V6: $32 008 (150 built)
Vacationer Sedan: $24 844
Vacationer Wagon: $26 665
Total Number Built
111 770
Identification information
Similar body shape to previous model VN, featured a clear Perspex grille for the executive and a solid colour coded grille for Berlina, Calais. Side indicators behind front wheels, badge in the front middle of the bonnet and in the back centre of the boot. Red boot garnish to match colour of tail lights.
Engines
3.8L Buick V6
Option Number: LG22
Engine Prefix: VH
Capacity: 3.791 litre
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Number of cylinders: Six
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: 96.5 x 86.3mm
Power: 127kw at 4800rpm
Torque: 288Nm at 3200rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
5.0 Litre V8
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
Option Number: M78
Application: All
Location: Floor shift
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
4 speed Turbo-hydramatic 700 Automatic Transmission
Option Number: MD8
Application: All
Floor Shift (Column shift option for V6 models)
1st: 3.06:1
2nd: 1.62:1
3rd: 1.00:1
4th: 0.70:1
Reverse: 2.30:1
Rear Axle Ratios
V6: 3.08:1
V8: 3.08:1
Commodore SS: 3.45:1
Statesman and Caprice: 3.08:1
Commodore SS: 3.45:1
Statesman and Caprice: 3.08:1
Borg Warner M75 or M76
Option Number: GU4
Ratio: 3.08:1
Borg Warner M76
Option Number: GW6
Ratio: 3.27:1
Borg Warner M75 or M76
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 stabilizer bar. Progressive rate coil springs,
Live Axle Rear: Trailing arm with 5-link location. Panhard rod. Progressive rate coil springs. Double-acting shock absorbers. Stabilizer bar.
Independent rear (IRS): Independent, semi trailing arm. Progressive rate miniblock coil springs. Double-acting shock absorbers. Stabilizer bar
Steering
Type: Power-assisted, variable assistance, variable ratio rack and pinion
Brakes
Front: Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): Bosch Series 2
Rear: Ventilated Disc
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
Series I
6.00JJ x 14 inch steel on Executive
6.00J x 15 inch steel on S, Berlina
6.00J x 15 inch alloy on Berlina LX
7.00J x 15 inch alloy for IRS
Series II
6.00 x 15 inch steel standard on Executive, Berlina
6.00 x 15 inch alloy standard on S, Berlina LX
7.00 x 15 inch alloys for IRS
Tyres
Series 1
185/75 R14 89H on Executive
205/65 R15 95H standard all others
Series II
205/65 R15 95H for all models
Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)
Total Length: 4890mm
Width: 1812mm
Total Height at kerb weight: 1403mm
Wheelbase: 2731mm
Front Track: 1451mm (1485mm IRS)
Rear Track: 1478mm (1487mm IRS)
Turning circle (m): 10.7
Fuel Tank Capacity
V6: 63 litres
V8: 80 litres