VK Commodore

Commodore Home

VK Commodore specifications

VK Commodore part numbers

10 facts you may not have known about the VK

VK Commodore common issues

VK Commodore paint codes

VK VIN decoding

VB to VK option codes

VK and VL Holden Commodore Buyers Guide: What to Look for When Buying

Complete VK Commodore Restoration Parts Checklist

VK Holden Commodore Trim Levels

When the Holden VK Commodore was released – Australia in 1984

VK Commodore vs VH Commodore

Australian Holden Part Finder

HQ Holden Belmont HQ

1971–1974 · Utility · 173 Red, 202 Red
These are the parts we have for this exact vehicle. Not your vehicle? Change it

Some links below are affiliate links. If you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Your vehicle: HQ Holden Belmont HQ Change
Years 1971–1974
Body Utility
Doors 2
Seats 2
Engine(s) 173 Red, 202 Red

← All categories

Exhaust

Component Position Part Number Brand Specification Diameter Material Quantity Notes
Exhaust Header / Extractor Front GEN090E-1
Fits 104 vehicles
View all compatible vehicles
Think this fitment is incorrect? Report it

Vehicle: HQ Holden Belmont HQ    Part: GEN090E-1

Genie Headers 6-cylinder red motor — Steel 1 Performance Exhaust catalogue
Exhaust Header / Extractor Front PH5027
Fits 105 vehicles
View all compatible vehicles
Think this fitment is incorrect? Report it

Vehicle: HQ Holden Belmont HQ    Part: PH5027

Pacemaker Red 6-cylinder dual header — Steel 1 Performance Exhaust catalogue
Exhaust Header / Extractor Front HU230STM
Fits 71 vehicles
View all compatible vehicles
Think this fitment is incorrect? Report it

Vehicle: HQ Holden Belmont HQ    Part: HU230STM

Hurricane Headers 253/308 V8 — Mild steel 1 Performance Exhaust catalogue
Exhaust Header / Extractor Front GEN413E-1
Fits 71 vehicles
View all compatible vehicles
Think this fitment is incorrect? Report it

Vehicle: HQ Holden Belmont HQ    Part: GEN413E-1

Genie Headers 253/308 V8 — Steel 1 Performance Exhaust catalogue
Exhaust Manifold Gasket Front DSF002
Fits 112 vehicles
View all compatible vehicles
Think this fitment is incorrect? Report it

Vehicle: HQ Holden Belmont HQ    Part: DSF002

Viper Red motor 138/149/161/173/186/202 — Gasket 1 Performance Exhaust catalogue
Exhaust Manifold Gasket Front DSF009AX2
Fits 75 vehicles
View all compatible vehicles
Think this fitment is incorrect? Report it

Vehicle: HQ Holden Belmont HQ    Part: DSF009AX2

Viper Holden V8 253/308 — Gasket 1 Performance Exhaust catalogue
Exhaust Manifold Gasket & Bolt Kit Front DSF009AX2KIT
Fits 70 vehicles
View all compatible vehicles
Think this fitment is incorrect? Report it

Vehicle: HQ Holden Belmont HQ    Part: DSF009AX2KIT

Viper Holden V8 253/308 — Gasket + hardware 1 Performance Exhaust catalogue
Browse by make/series

The VK Commodore was the fourth Holden Commodore model. It was in production for two years. (February 1984-February 1986). The VK featured the most significant changes seen in the Holden Commodore range at the time.

The most significant cosmetic change from the previous model VH was the use of plastic bumpers instead of chrome bumpers. This change did surprisingly little to the weight of the car. Plastic also replaced chrome with the grille. The new grill featured 3 thick horizontal lines. The VK also introduced the rear quarter window to the Holden Commodore. This window was placed behind the rear passengers window and in front of the rear roof pillar. this gave the car a 6 window design and gave the impression of a longer car. The tail lights also had a panel which extended from one side of the car to the other.

Right Now on eBay VK Commodore
Loading…

VB VC VH VK Commodore Repair Manual

All in all, cosmetically, the VK received a more aggressive and a more modern look. This proved to be a hit. VK Commodore production totaled 135 705 in 2 years.

The VK also featured a new engine. The ‘blue’ engine used in the VC and VH was replaced with the ‘black’ engine, which again received its name from the colour that it was painted. The 1.9L ‘startfire 4’, dropped from the lineup in Australia ended up only produced and sold in New Zealand with the VK. The straight six was no longer a 2.85L but instead was upgraded to a 3.3L. the 4.2L was also dropped and 5.0L was the only V8 option available. The VK Commodore was also the first Holden to offer an Electronic Fuel Injected engine (EFI) in lieu of a carburettor, a big technological step for mainstream motoring at the time. 

There were 3 different engines available for the VK Commodore. 2 straight 6 engines and 1 V8. The main difference between the two straight 6 engines is that one uses a carburettor whereas the other one used Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI). The EFI engine was also significantly more powerful despite the fact that both straight 6 engines were 3.3L’s.  

Transmissions remained the same from the previous model. That being the 5 speed manual, the 4 speed manual and the 3 speed automatic. As with the previous 3 Commodores, the VK was offered in two different body styles, a sedan and a station wagon. The VK was also very similar is size:

The VK made even more changes to the names of the specification levels. many of the specification levels introduced with the VK still stand today. Executive would eventually replace the SL, however the SL would remain for the time being. The Berlina replaced the SL/X as the mid spec Commodore and the Calais replaced the SL/E as the high end Commodore.

The VK went on sale with the base model SL starting from $11 152. The Berlina Sedan would start at $13 994 and the Calais Sedan at $19 315.

8 models were available and they are as follows: SL sedan, SL Wagon, Executive wagon, Executive sedan, Berlina Sedan, Berlina Wagon, SS Sedan, Calais Sedan.