Holden VR Commodore

Holden Commodore (VR)
Holden Commodore Acclaim sedan
Overview
Manufacturer	Holden (General Motors)
Also called	Holden Calais Holden Ute Opel Calais Toyota Lexcen (T3)
Production	July 1993 – April 1995
Assembly	Australia: Elizabeth, South Australia
Body and chassis
Class	Executive
Body style	2-door coupe utility 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon
Platform	FR layout GM V
Related	Holden Statesman/Caprice (VR) HSV VR CSV 220i Opel Omega A
Powertrain
Engine	V6 3.8 L 3800 (non-IRS models 130 kW (174 hp)) IRS models (132 kW (177 hp)) V8 5.0 L HEC 5000i V8 (165 kW (221 hp)) L6 (Not available in Australia) 2.6 L Dual Ram Inline 6 (110 kW (148 hp))
Transmission	Manual 5-speed Borg-Warner T-5 Automatic 4-speed GM 4L60-E
Chronology
Predecessor	Holden Commodore (VP)
Successor	Holden Commodore (VS)

V6

V8

L6 (Not available in Australia)

Manual

Automatic

The Holden Commodore (VR) is an executive car which was produced by the Australian manufacturer Holden from 1993 to 1995. It was the third iteration of the second generation of the Australian built Holden Commodore. The VR range included the luxury variants, Holden Commodore Berlina (VR) and Holden Calais (VR) and a commercial model, the Holden Ute (VR).

Launched in July 1993 and sold until April 1995, the VR series came with an updated, sleeker and more modern design, as well as safety enhancements such as anti-lock brakes (ABS). From the side, the biggest change was the revised daylight opening around the C-pillar and the use of a round rear wheelarch, instead of a squared-off shape used on the previous VN and VP model Commodores. The VR Acclaim and Calais included a driver's side Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)air bag as standard, which was a first for an Australian car. They also had standard ABS brakes and independent rear suspension (IRS). The airbag, ABS brakes and IRS were also available across the range for both automatic transmission and manual transmission models. The rear-end treatment saw raised tail lamps, which were recessed high up on the boot lid for safety reasons. A new electronic version of the Turbo-Hydramatic 700R4 (TH700) automatic transmission was introduced, known as the GM 4L60-E. The VR Commodore was Wheels Car of the Year for 1993.

Commodore Executive opened up the VR lineup, although it was primarily projected at fleet customers. Power steering, electric side mirrors and four-wheel disc brakes were standard, with automatic transmission optional.