{"id":228,"date":"2020-05-14T12:43:32","date_gmt":"2020-05-14T12:43:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/australianholden.com\/?page_id=228"},"modified":"2026-09-19T04:53:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T04:53:34","slug":"vy-commodore-specifications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/australianholden.com\/index.php\/home\/commodores\/vy-commodore\/vy-commodore-specifications\/","title":{"rendered":"VY Commodore Specifications"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/australianholden.com\/index.php\/australian-holden\/commodores\/\">Commodore Home<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/australianholden.com\/index.php\/australian-holden\/commodores\/vy-commodore\/\">VY Commodore<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4mTQA8x\">VT VX VY VZ Commodore Repair Manual<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"avdb-search-wrap\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"avdb-search-heading\">Australian Holden Part Finder<\/h2>\n\n\n        \n        \n        \n\n        <div class=\"avdb-results\">\n                    <\/div>\n\n\n        <div class=\"avdb-selectors\" id=\"avdb-search-anchor\">\n\n        <div class=\"avdb-your-vehicle\" data-avdb-saved=\"1\" data-change-url=\"#avdb-search-anchor\" hidden><\/div><div class=\"avdb-garage-strip\" data-avdb-garage-strip data-garage-url=\"\" hidden><\/div>\n                <form class=\"avdb-vehicle-search-form\" method=\"get\" target=\"avdb-results\">\n                        \n            \n                        <label for=\"avdb_vehicle_q\" class=\"avdb-primary-search-label avdb-smart-title\">\n                <span class=\"avdb-smart-title-main\">Search by vehicle, part or part number<\/span>\n                <span class=\"avdb-smart-title-sub\">For example: &ldquo;VK Commodore&rdquo;, &ldquo;door trim for HQ&rdquo;, &ldquo;DB1085&rdquo; 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It replaced the VX Commodore<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">May 25, 2003: One Tonner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">August 24, 2003: Crewman<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September 22, 2003: Adventura<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The VY Commodore was replaced August 2004 by the VZ Commodore. On sale for about 23 months<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"fu_ebay_0\"><!-- Presentation: cols = 4, rows = 2, slideshow = Manual, slides = 3, slideId = 0 --><div class=\"fu_ebay_results_container \">\n<h5 class=\"fu_ebay_results_title\" style=\"display: block !important;\">\n<a name=\"fu_slidetop_0\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com.au\/?mkcid=1&#038;mkrid=705-53470-19255-0&#038;siteid=15&#038;campid=5339152561&#038;customid=5339151688&#038;toolid=10049&#038;mkevt=1\" class=\"fu_ebay\" style=\"display:inline !important;\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/australianholden.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/fast-ebay-listings\/US\/Right_Now_108x45.gif?resize=108%2C45&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"border:0;display:block !important;\" width=\"108\" height=\"45\" alt=\"Right Now on eBay\"\/><\/a>&nbsp;VY Commodore<\/h5>\nLoading&#8230;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<script>\n<!--\nvar content_fu_ebay_0 = null;\nvar waitForDepends_fu_ebay_0 = setInterval(function () {\n  if (typeof jQuery !== \"undefined\") {\n  if (window.fu_is_bot_useragent !== undefined) {\n    clearInterval(waitForDepends_fu_ebay_0);\n    if (typeof jQuery.ajax == \"undefined\") {\n      console.log(\"Fast eBay Listings: jQuery.ajax missing. 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Cab Ute: (8VK43)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crewman Cross8 Dual Cab Ute: (8VM43)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adventura CX8\/LX8 Wagon: (8VM35)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Statesman (WK): (8VY19)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caprice (WK): (8VZ19)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Option Packages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Holden S Ute: (A9D)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Holden SS Ute: (A9F)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">S One Tonner: (A9D)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Holden S Crewman: (A9D)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Holden Crewman SS: (A9F)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Executive Police Pack: (9C1)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acclaim: (A8J)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">S: (A9D)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">S Police Pack: (A8Q &amp; 9C1)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SV8: (A8J)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SS: (A9F)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SS Police Pack: (A8V &amp; 9C1)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adventura LX8 AWD Wagon: (YC3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Storm Ute: (A8U)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lumina: (A8Y)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Equipe: (A8S)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">25<sup>th<\/sup> Anniversary: (A8P)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SS Wagon: (A9F) 850 built<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Berlina International Wagon: (A8X)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Prices at Time of Introduction<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">VY Commodore Executive sedan:&nbsp; $30 990<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Executive Wagon: $33 570<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Holden Ute: $25 190<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Holden One Tonner: $26 210<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Berlina Sedan: $40 850<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Berlina Wagon: $43 730<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acclaim Sedan: $37 510<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acclaim Wagon: $39430<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Storm Ute: $32 650<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adventura LX8 AWD Wagon: $60 990<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commodore SS: $49 490<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Calais V8:&nbsp; $53 390<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SS Wagon: $51 410<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lumia Sedan: $34 190<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lumina Wagon: $35 790<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Equipe Sedan: $33 990<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Equipe Wagon: $36 100<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">25<sup>th<\/sup> Anniversary Sedan: $33 490<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">25<sup>th<\/sup> Anniversary Wagon $34 490<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Statesman (WK) V6: $53 490<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Statesman (WK) Supercharged V6: $54 490<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Holden Statesman (WK) V8: $58 240<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caprice (WK) V6: $68 250<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caprice (WK) V8: $72 990<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Total Number Built<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">241 909<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Identification Information<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Major facelift of the previous model featured a squarer more aggressive look with larger, square headlights and a relatively flat back end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Engines<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3.8 litre (ECOTec) V6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Option Number: LN3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Engine Prefix: VA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Capacity: 3.79 litre<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston&nbsp;type<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Number of Cylinders: Six<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, arranged in a Vee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves, with 2 valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fuel System: Electronic Sequential Fuel Injection, GM-Delco MPI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bore and Stroke: 97 x 86mm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Power: 152kw at 5200rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Torque: 304Nm at 3600rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compression Ratio: 9.4:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3.8 litre (ECOTec) Supercharged V6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Option Number: L67<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Engine Prefix: VR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Capacity: 3.79 litre<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston&nbsp;type<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Number of Cylinders: Six<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, arranged in a Vee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves, with 2 valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fuel System: Electronic Sequential Fuel Injection, GM-Delco MPI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bore and Stroke: 97 x 86mm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Power: 171kw at 5200rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Torque: 375Nm at 3000rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compression Ratio: 9.4:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5.7 Litre Gen III<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Option Number: LS1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Engine Prefix: VF<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Capacity: 5.665 litre<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston&nbsp;type<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Number of Cylinders: Eight<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee configuration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bore and Stroke: 99 x 92mm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Power: 245kw at 5000rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Torque: 446Nm at 4400rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compression Ratio: 10.1:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transmissions<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Manual<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Getrag 5 speed manual Transmission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Option Number: M35<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Application: V6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1<sup>st<\/sup>: 3.83:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p 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