Date of Introduction
April 1980
Discontinued: Late 1984
Panel Van, Utility, Kingswood Utility and One-Tonner: 20th April, 1980
Statesmans: 22nd June, 1980
Commercials (with revised grille): August, 1980
Statesman Series II: August, 1983
Model Line Up
Utility
Panel Van
One-Tonner
Statesman DeVille
Statesman Caprice
HDT Magnum
Prices at Time of Introduction
Utility: $6 971
Kingswood Utility: $7 640
Kingswood Panel Van: $7 167
One-Tonner: $6 940
Statesman DeVille: $14 790
Statesman Caprice: $19 769
Total Number Built
60 231
Identification Information
Similar but more rounded body which was shorter and higher, later models featured squarer headlights. Was only available as a utility or statesman, no wagons or normal sedans were produced.
Engines
3.3 (Commercial) High Compression
Option Number: L14
Engine Prefix: WL
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Capacity: 3.310 litres (202 cubic inches)
Number of Cylinders: Six
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: GM Strasbourg Varajet II
Bore and Stroke: 92.1 x 82.6mm (3.625 x 3.25 inches)
Power: 83kw (114bhp) at 4000rpm
Torque: 231Nm (171lbs/ft) at 2400rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
4.2 V8 (Commercial)
Option Number: L36
Engine Prefix: WR
Type: Conventional, watercooled, four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Capacity: 4.142 litres (253 cubic inches)
Number of cylinders: Eight
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal with cylinders arranged in a vee
Head design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Rochester Quadrajet M4MC
Bore and stroke: 92 x 77.7mm (3.62 x 3.06 inches)
Power output: 87kW (117bhp) at 4000 rpm (single exhaust);
96kW (129bhp) at 4400 rpm (dual exhaust)
Torque: 271Nm (200lbs/ft) at 2000 rpm (single exhaust);
275Nm (203lbs/ft) at 2400 rpm (dual exhaust)
Compression Ratio: 9:1
5.0 V8 (Statesman and DeVille)
Option Number: L31
Engine Prefix: 11WT (12WT for Caprice)
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Capacity: 5.035 litres (308 cubic inches)
Number of cylinders: Eight
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee configuration
Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Rochester Quadrajet M4MC
Bore and Stroke: 101.6 x 77.8mm (4.00 x 3.00 inches)
Power: 126kw (bhp) at 4400rpm
Torque: 361Nm (lbs/ft) at 3100rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Transmission
Manual
3 Speed Manual Transmission
Application: 3.3 and 4.2 V8; Utility and Panel Van
Option Number: M15
Location: Column Shift
Gear ratios:
1st: 3.07:1
2nd: 1.68:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.59:1
4 speed Manual Transmission
Application: 3.3 and 4.2 V8; Utility and Panel Van
Option Number: M20
Location: Floor Shift
1st: 3.05:1
2nd: 2.19:1
3rd: 1.51:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.05:1
4 Speed Manual Transmission
Application: 3.3L models
Option Number: M22
Location: Floor Shift
1st: 3.74:1
2nd: 2.68:1
3rd: 1.68:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.72:1
Automatic
3 Speed Tri-Matic Automatic Transmission
Application: Utility and Panel Van
Option Number: M40
Location: Column or floor shift
1st: 2.31:1
2nd: 1.46:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 1.85:1
3 Speed Turbo-Hydramatic 400 Automatic
Application: Statesman
Option Number: M38
Location: Column or floor shift
1st: 2.48:1
2nd: 1.48:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.08:1
Rear Axle Ratio
Applications
Commercials (excluding One Tonner): 3.55:1
One-Tonner: 4.44:1 (optioanl 3.36:1)
Statesman Series I: 3.08:1
Statesman Series II: 2.60:1
Rear Axle
GM-H Large Salisbury
Option Number: G70
Ratio: 2.60:1
GM-H Small or Large Salisbury
Option Number: GV4
Ratio: 3.36:1
GM-H Small or Large Salisbury
Option Number: GV7
Ratio: 3.55:1
GM-H Small Salisbury
Option Number: GM9
Ratio: 4.44:1
LSD optional
Option Number: G80
Clutch
Diaphragm single dry plate
Chassis
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Full Chassis for One Tonner
Suspension
Commercials
Front: Independent, coil springs
Rear: Independent, coil sprints
Statesman
Front: Independent with short and long arms, coil springs, decoupled stabiliser bar
Rear: Four-link system with coil springs, decoupled stabiliser bar
Steering
Commercials
Recirculating ball type
Optional:
Power Assisted Steering
Statesman
Integral variable power steering, ratio 18.1:1
Brakes
Commercials
Front: Power assisted discs
Rear: Drum brakes
Statesman
Front: Power assisted 276mm ventilated discs
Rear: Power assisted 293mm solid discs
Electrics
12 volt battery with high energy breakerless ignition with 8mm silicone rubber insulated fibreglass core ignition
Wheels
Commercials: Steel 6.00JJ x 14
Statesman: Steel with full wheel cover, 6.00JJ x 14 standard DeVille; Styled cast alloy, 7.00JJ x 15 standard Caprice, HDT Magnum;
Tyres
Commercials: FR78S14 x 4 steel belted radials Utility and Panel Van; 195R14LT x 8 steel belted radials One Tonner.
Statesman: FR 78 H15 DeVille; ER 60 H15 Caprice; Pirelli P6 235/30 VR 15 HDT Magnum
Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)
Total Length: 4938mm Utility; 5157mm Statesman
Total Width: 1877mm Utility; 1899mm Statesman
Total Height: 1395mm Utility; 1390mm Statesman
Wheelbase:2895mm
Turning Circle: 12.3m
Fuel Tank Capacity: 70.4 litres Utility; 91 litres Statesman
Optional:
126 litres (Statesman)