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Holden Commodore / Calais - VP Series October 1991 - July 1993
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Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) was introduced with the VP, and it was standard on Calais and Commodore SS. The IRS was adapted from the long wheelbase VQ. A security system was standard on all models, and it featured automatic ignition disable, ECM disable, and door key activated deadlocks. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) was introduced in August 1992, and was an option on cars with a V8 and IRS. For the Series II, it was an option on all cars.
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Models :
Number Built: 111,770
Engines:
Transmissions:
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson strut, incorporating wet sleeve shock absorbers, direct acting stabilizer bar, progressive rate coil springs. Live rear: Trailing arm with 5-link location, panhard rod, progressive rate coil springs, double-acting shock absorbers, stabilizer bar.
Independent rear (IRS): Independent, semi trailing arm, progressive rate miniblock coil springs, double-acting shock absorbers, stabilizer bar.
Steering:
Type: Power-assisted, variable assistance, variable ratio rack and pinion Turning circle (m): 10.7
Brakes:
Front: ventilated disc Rear: disc Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): Bosch Series 2
Fuel Consumption:
Differential:
Ratio: 3.08 : 1
Model features:
Commodore Vacationer
The Vacationer came equipped with air conditioning
and power front windows as standard. The autos also came with cruise control
and a power antenna. The vacationer also featured special wheel covers, ID decals,
15 inch wheels and tyres, padded headrests and chrome exhaust tailpipes.
