| Holden VC Commodore | |
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| Manufacturer | Holden |
| Parent company | General Motors |
| Production | 30 March 1980–October 1981 |
| Predecessor | Holden VB Commodore |
| Successor | Holden VH Commodore |
| Class | Mid-size |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan 4-door station wagon |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | GM V platform |
| Engine(s) | I4
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| Transmission(s) | 4-speed manual 3-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,668 mm (105. A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift or just 'stick' 'straight drive' or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 0 in) |
| Length | 4,706 mm (185. 3 in) – 4,730 mm (186. 2 in) |
| Width | 1,722 mm (67. 8 in) – 1,736 mm (68. 3 in) |
| Height | 1,379 mm (54. 3 in) – 1,375 mm (54. 1 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,158 kg (2,553 lb) – 1,348 kg (2,972 lb) |
| Fuel capacity | 63 L (17 US gal/14 imp gal) |
| Related | Holden Commodore (VB, VH, VK, VL) |
The Holden VC Commodore is an automobile that was produced in Australia by the General Motors division, Holden between 30 March 1980 and October 1981. Curb weight is the total Weight of a Vehicle with standard equipment all necessary operating Consumables (e The litre or liter (see spelling differences) is a unit of Volume. US customary units, also known in the United States as English units or Imperial units (in reference to the British Empire) (but see English A gallon is a measure of Volume. It is in current use in the United States and still has limited use in many other English-speaking countries Imperial units or the Imperial system is a collection of units first defined in the British Weights and Measures Act of 1824 A gallon is a measure of Volume. It is in current use in the United States and still has limited use in many other English-speaking countries The Holden Commodore is an Automobile manufactured by the Holden division of General Motors (GM in Australia and formerly in New Zealand The Holden VB Commodore is a car that was produced by the Australian subsidiary of General Motors, Holden. The Holden VH Commodore was an evolution of the previous VC model released in October 1981 The Holden VK Commodore was introduced in 1984 and replaced the VH. The Holden VL Commodore is a Mid-size car manufactured between 1986 and 1988 by the General Motors (GM Australian arm Holden. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States. GM Holden Ltd is an Australian automaker based in Port Melbourne Victoria. Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) The VC Commodore was succeeded by the Holden VH Commodore, and is distinguished by its 'egg-crate' style grille. The Holden VH Commodore was an evolution of the previous VC model released in October 1981 The VC series brought many improvements over the VB Commodore and maintained the Commodore's place as the best selling car in Australia. The Holden VB Commodore is a car that was produced by the Australian subsidiary of General Motors, Holden.
The improvements included revised suspension to improve ride and handling, a few cosmetic changes and the availability of new options such as cruise control. Cruise control (sometimes known as speed control or autocruise) is a system that automatically controls the rate of motion of a Motor vehicle.
However, one of the biggest changes were a series of engine upgrades which included redesigned cylinder heads, now with 12 ports (6 inlet, 6 exhaust), intake/exhaust manifolds, new camshafts and pistons and an all-new carburettor called the Rochester Varijet, as well as the fitment of electronic ignition. In total, these upgrades brought up to 25% more power and 15% better fuel efficiency. The engine block on these motors were painted a blue colour (as opposed to the previous red) and were known as the XT5 versions, although are commonly referred to as the 'Blue' motors.
As well as changes to the existing engines, a new 1. 9 litre 4-cylinder engine was introduced. Known as the 'Starfire Four,' the new engine was the 2. 85 litre (173 ci) blue six-cylinder engine with two cylinders removed. Also used in the Holden Sunbird, this engine was fitted to the Commodore in response to increasing pressure from the 1979 oil crisis. The Holden Sunbird was a mid-sized automobile manufactured by General Motors– Holden 's Ltd The 1979 (or second) oil crisis in the United States occurred in the wake of the Iranian Revolution. This new engine was not a complete success however, as its lack of power meant the engine needed to be pushed hard to deliver acceptable performance, negating any fuel saving benefits.
A new spec level was added to the range: the L. Thus the Commodore lineup was L, SL and SL/E. Transmission choices remained the same as the VB Commodore. A total of 121,807 VC Commodores were produced.
With the discontinuation of the HZ Kingswood models around this time, the Commodore was complemented by a range of WB series luxury Statesman, and utility models. The Holden Statesman and Caprice are a series of full-size Luxury vehicles produced by the Australian General Motors division of Holden All of which also utilised the "Blue" motors.
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