Holden Commodore (VP)
| Holden Commodore (VP) | |
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Holden Commodore (VP) Executive sedan
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Holden (General Motors) |
| Also called | Holden Berlina (VP) Holden Calais (VP) Holden Ute (VP) HSV (VP) Toyota Lexcen (T2) |
| Production | 1991–1993 |
| Assembly | Australia: Elizabeth, South Australia |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 4-door station wagon 2-door coupé utility |
| Platform | GM V platform |
| Related |
Holden Statesman/Caprice (VQ) Opel Omega Opel Senator |
| Powertrain | |
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| Transmission | 5-speed Borg-Warner T-5 manual 4-speed 4L60 automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,891–4,910 mm (192.6–193.3 in) |
| Width | 1,812 mm (71.3 in) |
| Height | 1,403–1,422 mm (55.2–56.0 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,332 kg (2,937 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Holden Commodore (VN) |
| Successor | Holden Commodore (VR) |
The Holden Commodore (VP) is a full-size car that was produced by the Australian manufacturer Holden from 1991 to 1993. It was the second iteration of the second generation of this Australian made model. Its range included the luxury variants, Holden Berlina (VP) and Holden Calais (VP).
The VP series was released in September 1991 with mainly cosmetic and feature changes to the outgoing VN Series Commodore. The 3.8 litre V6 and 5.0 litre V8 engines from the VN were carried over, but the V6 engine received various revisions that improved its refinement and noise characteristics as well as boosting power by two kilowatts. The 2.0 litre straight-4 engine which had been offered on the VN in certain export markets was discontinued. Semi-trailing arm IRS became standard on Calais and Commodore SS models and became an optional extra on lower-end models. This new suspension drastically improving ride and handling over that offered by the live rear axle. ABS brakes were also introduced in the VP range as an option on Series 1 Calais and Commodore SS models, and on most models with IRS for Series II versions. Additional security features were introduced across the range, including an ignition-disabling device and a driver's door deadlock. Power mirrors were also a standard feature across the model range. The VP series was replaced in July 1993 by the VR Series Commodore.
The VP Calais was also sold in Thailand, with 3.8 V6 version, later it used an Opel 2.6-litre C26NE inline-six Dual Ram engine.
The Commodore Executive was the base model of the range.
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