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VN VP VR VS Commodore Repair Manual

Date of Introduction

The VR Commodore was introduced July 13, 1993, replacing the VP Commodore

Replaced April 1995 by the VS Commodore. The VR Commodore was on sale for about 21 months

Model Line Up

VR Commodore S Utility: (8VK80)

Commodore Executive Sedan: (8VK19)

Commodore Executive Wagon: (8VK35)

Berlina Sedan: (8VL19)

Berlina Wagon: (8VL35)

Calais Sedan: (8VX19)

Statesman: (8VY19)

Caprice: (8VZ19)

Option Codes:

Commodore Utility: (A9K)

Commodore Sedan, Fleet Pack: (A9K)

National Police Pack: (BT1)

Acclaim: (A8J)

Commodore S Auto: (A9D)

Commodore S Manual: (A9E)

VR Commodore SS Auto: (A9F)

Commodore SS Manual: (A9G)

Equipe: (A8S)

Prices at Time of Introduction

Commodore Utility: $21 008

Commodore S Utility: $23 648

Executive sedan: $25 933

Executive Wagon: $26 879

Acclaim sedan: $29 183

Acclaim Wagon: $29 720

Berlina sedan: $33 107

Berlina Wagon: $35 504

Commodore SS: $36 244

Calais V6: $42 082

Statesman V6: $43 633

Caprice V8: $61 283

Total Number Built

165 262

Identification Information

Major cosmetic makeover of previous model, with new slimline rectangular headlights and slim grille. Higher tail lights and a more rounder car shape over all.

Engines

3.8 litre V6

Option Number: LG2

Engine Prefix: VH

Capacity: 3.791 litre

Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type

Number of Cylinders: 6

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: 97x 86mm

Power: 130kw at 4800rpm (non IRS); 132kW at 4800rpm (IRS models)

Torque: 295Nm at 3200rpm

Compression Ratio: 9.0:1

5.0 Litre V8 Engine

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 Transmission:

Option Number: M78

Location: Floor Shift

Application: All

1^st: 3.25:1

2^nd: 1.99:1

3^rd: 1.29:1

4^th: 1.00:1

5^th: 0.72:1

Reverse: 3.15:1

Automatic

MD8 4 speed Turbo-hydramatic 700 Automatic Transmission:

Location: Floor Shift (Column shift optional for V6 models)

Application: All

1st: 3.06:1

2nd: 1.62:1

3rd: 1.00:1

4th: 0.70:1

Reverse: 2.30:1

Rear Axle Ratios

3.08:1

Borg Warner M75 or M76

Option Number: GU4

Ratio: 3.08:1

Borg Warner M76 (5.7L HSV V8)

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 stabiliser bar. Progressive rate coil springs.

5-link live axle rear: Trailing arm with 5-link location. Panhard rod. Progressive rate coil springs. Double acting shock absorbers. Stabiliser bar.

IRS (sedan only): Independent, semi-trailing arm. Progressive rate miniblock coil springs. Double acting shock absorbers. Stabiliser bar.

Steering

Type: Variable ratio rack and pinion. Power assisted with variable assist.
Turns lock to lock: 2.8
Turning circle: Sedan: 11.0m Wagon: 11.1m

Brakes

Front: Ventilated disc with finned caliper

Rear: Disc

ABS option: Bosch

On ute, load sensing brake pressure proportioning valve

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

6.00J x 15 inch

Tyres

P205/65 R15 95H

Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)

Wheelbase (mm): 2731mm

Front Track (mm): 1491 mm

Rear Track (mm): 1491 mm

Length (mm): 4861 mm

Width (mm): 1794 mm

Height (mm): 1448 mm

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