{"id":175,"date":"2020-05-14T12:33:50","date_gmt":"2020-05-14T12:33:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/australianholden.com\/?page_id=175"},"modified":"2026-04-17T04:45:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T04:45:11","slug":"vb-commodore-specifications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/australianholden.com\/index.php\/australian-holden\/commodores\/vb-commodore\/vb-commodore-specifications\/","title":{"rendered":"VB Commodore Specifications"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Commodore Home<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

VB Commodore<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

VB VC VH VK Commodore Repair Manual<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date of Introduction<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

October 26 1978 for Sedan models<\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 24 1979 for Wagon models<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discontinued March 1980. On sale for about 17 months<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Model Line Up<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Commodore Sedan (8VK69)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commodore station wagon (8VK35)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commodore SL sedan (8VL69)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commodore SL station wagon (8VL35)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commodore SL\/E sedan (8VX69)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prices at Time of Introduction<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

$6 513 (Commodore i6 sedan)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$7 797 (Commodore Wagon)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$7 813 (Commodore SL i6 sedan)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$9 508 (Commodore SL Wagon)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$10 513 (Commodore SL\/E i6 sedan)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Total Number Built<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

95 906<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Identification Information<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

All new body; centrally mounted square Holden badge at top of hatched front grille; side badging mounted on body work above protector strip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Engines<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

2.85 Straight 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Number: LD1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engine Prefix: VD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type: Conventional, watercooled, four stroke, reciprocating piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capacity: 2.8538 litres (173 cubic inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Number of cylinders: Six<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fuel System: Bendix Stromberg 1 BBL Carburettor, BX<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bore and stroke: 88.9 x 76.2mm (3.50 x 3.00 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power: 64kW (86bhp) at 4000 rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torque: 198Nm (146lbs\/ft) at 2200 rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compression ratio: 9.2:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.3 Straight 6 Low Compression<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Number: L23<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engine Prefix: VM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type: Conventional, watercooled, four stroke, reciprocating piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capacity: 3.298 litres (201 cubic inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Number of cylinders: Six<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fuel System: Bendix Stromberg 1 BBL Carburettor, BX<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bore and stroke: 92 x 82.5mm (3.62 x 3.25 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power: 55kW (bhp) at 3200 rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torque: 217Nm (lbs\/ ft) at 2100 rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compression Ratio: 7.5:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.3 Straight 6 High Compression<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Number: L14<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engine Prefix: VL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type: Conventional, watercooled, four stroke, reciprocating piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capacity: 3.298 litres (201 cubic inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Number of cylinders: Six<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fuel System: Bendix Stromberg 1 BBL Carburettor, BX<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bore and stroke: 92 x 82.5mm (3.62 x 3.25 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manual: 66kW (89bhp) at 3600 rpm (Manual Transmission)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Automatic: 71kW (95bhp) at 3800 rpm (Automatic Transmission)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torque:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manual: 221Nm (163lbs\/ ft) at 2100 rpm (Manual transmission)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Automatic 213Nm (157 lbs\/ft) at 2000rpm (automatic transmission)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compression Ratio: 9.4:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.2 V8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Number: L36<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engine Prefix: VR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type: Conventional, watercooled, four stroke, reciprocating piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capacity: 4.142 litres (253 cubic inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Number of cylinders: Eight<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal with cylinders arranged in a vee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fuel System: Bendix Stromberg 2 BBL Carburettor, WW<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bore and stroke: 92 x 77.7mm (3.62 x 3.06 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Single exhaust: 87kW (117bhp) at 4000 rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dual exhaust: 96kW (129bhp) at 4400 rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torque:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Single exhaust: 271Nm (200lbs\/ft) at 2000 rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dual exhaust: 275Nm (203lbs\/ft) at 2400 rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compression ratio: 9.4:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.0 V8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Number: L31<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engine Prefix: VT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type: Conventional, watercooled, four stroke, reciprocating piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capacity: 5.044 litres (308 cubic inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Number of cylinders: Eight<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal with cylinders arranged in a vee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fuel System: Rochester Quadrajet 4 BBL downdraft carburettor, 4MC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bore and stroke: 101.6 x 77.7mm (4.00 x 3.06 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Single exhaust: 114kW (153 bhp) at 4000 rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dual exhaust:125kW (168bhp) at 4200 rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torque:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Single exhaust: 344Nm (254lbs\/ft) at 2200 rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dual exhaust: 352Nm (260lbs\/ft) at 2600rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compression ratio: 9.4:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transmissions<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Manual<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type: Four-speed manual<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Number: MC6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Application: 2.85L i6, 3.3L i6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Floor Shift<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st<\/sup>: 3.50:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd<\/sup>: 2.02:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3rd<\/sup>: 1.41:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4th<\/sup>: 1.00:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reverse: 3.57:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type: Four-speed Torquemaster manual<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Number: M20<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Application: 2.85L i6, 3.3L i6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Floor Shift<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st<\/sup>: 3.05:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd<\/sup>: 2.19:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3rd<\/sup>: 1.15:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4th<\/sup>: 1.00:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reverse: 3.05:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type: Four-speed manual<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Number: M20<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Application: All except 5.0L V8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Floor Shift<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st<\/sup>: 3.05:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd<\/sup>: 2.19:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3rd<\/sup>: 1.15:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4th<\/sup>: 1.00:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reverse: 3.05:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type: Four-speed manual<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Number: M21<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Application: V8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Floor Shift<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st<\/sup>: 2.54:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd<\/sup>: 1.48:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3rd<\/sup>: 1.00:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reverse: 2.54:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Automatic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type: Three-speed Trimatic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Number: M40<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Application: 3.3L i6, 4.2L V8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Floor Shift<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st<\/sup>: 2.31:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd<\/sup>: 1.46:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3rd<\/sup>: 1.00:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reverse: 1.85:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rear Axle Ratios<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

GM-H Large Salisbury<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Number: G70<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ratio: 2.60:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GM-H Small Salisbury<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Number: GU7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ratio: 2.78:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GM-H Small or Large Salisbury<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Number: GU4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ratio: 3.08:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GM-H Small or Large Salisbury<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Number: GV4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ratio: 3.36:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GM-H Small or Large Salisbury<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Number: GV7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ratio: 3.55:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LSD optional<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Number: G80<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Application<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.85L i6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Four-speed MC6: 3.36:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Four-speed M20: 3.36:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.3L i6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Four-speed MC6: 3.08:1, 3.36:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Four-speed M20: 3.08:1, 3.36:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three-speed Trimatic M40: 2.78:1, 3.08:1, 3.36:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.2L V8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three-speed Trimatic M40: 2.78:1, 3.08:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Four-speed M20: 3.08:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.0L V8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Four-speed M21: 3.08:1, 3.36:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three-speed Turbohydramatic M41: 2.60:1, 3.08:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clutch<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Single dry plate. Belleville diaphragm spring, Mechanical cable operation, connected directly to pull fork throw out lever<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chassis<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Unitary construction (Monocoque)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suspension<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Front:Independent MacPherson \u2018wet\u2019 strut design, linear rate coil springs, 23mm stabiliser bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rear (with axle type):Rear axle: Salisbury type. Rigid axle, five link with parallel short upper and long lower trailing arms and a panhard rod between axle and under body, progressive rate coil springs, vertically mounted telescopic dampers, 18mm decoupled stabiliser bar mounted on the axle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steering<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Coaxial rack and pinion, direct linkage (rear of front wheels) from rack to steering arms, Commodore, SL<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power steering is integral hydraulically assisted rack and pinion (std SL\/E, opt SL, Commodore). Manual steering overall steering ratio 19.8:1. Turns lock to lock 4.1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brakes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Front:Ventilated disc 268mm diameter, with single piston, sliding head lightweight calliper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rear:Self adjusting leading trailing show drum, 230mm diameter or solid disc 274mm diameter, with lightweight calliper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electrical<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

12 volt negative ground. Battery \u2013 48 A\/H 7 plate for i6. 61 A\/H 9 plate for 4.2 V8. 62 A\/H 11 plate for 5.0 V8. Battery in left hand front fender skirt. Alternator with integral voltage regulator. 14 volt amp i6 and 4.2 V8. 13.5 volt 55amp, 5.0 and all air conditioned cars. Pre engage type starter motor, solenoid actuated screw front engaging push pinion. Distributor breaker point\/ coil ignition system with AC tapered seat plugs and television and radio suppression carbon core cables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exhaust<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I6:Cast iron exhaust manifold with single seam welded steel exhaust tail pipe with 2 reverse flow mufflers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

V8, standard:dual cast iron exhaust manifolds with single crossover pipe. Single seam welded steel exhaust and tail pipe with two reverse flow mufflers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

V8, optional:dual pipes with 3 mufflers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wheels<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Commodore and SL: 6.00JJ X 14 ventilated pressed steel wheels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SL\/E: Styled Cast Alloy 6.00JJ X 15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tyres<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

CR 78 14 4P\/R Steel belted Radial<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SL\/E: BR60 H 15 6P\/R Steel Belted Radial<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Total length: 4705mm (185.24) Commodore, SL; 4729mm (186.18 inches) SL\/E<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Total width: 1722mm (67.80 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Total height at kerb weight: 1371mm (53.98 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wheelbase: 2668mm (105.00 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Front track: 1451mm (57.13 inches) Commodore, SL; 1449mm (57.05 inches) SL\/E<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rear track: 1417mm (55.79 inches) Commodore, SL; 1422mm (55.98 inches) SL\/E<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kerb weight: 1220kg (2690lb) Commodore; 1255kg (2767lb) SL; 1400kg (3086lb) SL\/E.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turning circle kerb to kerb: 10.2 meters (33ft) Commodore, SL; 10.8 meters (35ft) SL\/E<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fuel Tank capacity: 63 litres (13.85 gallons)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boot capacity: 382 litres<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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