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Holden VH Commodore

Manufacturer	Holden
Parent company	General Motors
Production	October 5, 1981–February 1984
Predecessor	Holden VC Commodore
Successor	Holden VK Commodore
Class	Mid-size
Body style(s)	4-door sedan 4-door station wagon
Platform	GM V platform
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Transmission(s)	4-speed manual 5-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 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)
Width	2,668 mm (105. 0 in)
Height	1,363 mm (53. 7 in)
Curb weight	1,152 kg (2,540 lb) – 1,326 kg (2,923 lb)
Fuel capacity	63 L (17 US gal/14 imp gal)

The Holden VH Commodore was an evolution of the previous VC model, released in 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 appearance was mildly facelifted with a new horizontal-slat grille to give a lower, wider look, and for interest of aerodynamics. New taillight clusters were also utilized on sedan models.

The engines were carried over but revisions were made to the 1. 9 L and 2. 85 L engines to improve fuel economy. Gains of 12. 5% and 14% respectively were made to the city cycle fuel economy figures.

Mechanical specifications were as before, except for an additional 5-speed manual transmission which was an option only (due to the limits of the transmission-box) on the 1. 9 L 4-cylinder and 2. 85 L 6-cylinder versions.

This model was marketed as having an "Air Injected" engine. This model was also known for technological advancements for it's time.

At the same time a reshuffle was made to the range - SL was now the base model, SL/X was the mid-range and SL/E was top-of-the-line, as before. The SL/E also came available with cruise control and a trip computer as standard for the first time, the trip computer was also an option on SL/X and measured average speed and fuel consumption. Wagons were available in SL and SL/X variants.

In 1982 the "SS" sports model was released, a model that has been a Commodore mainstay ever since. Offered with Holden's 4. 2 L V8 as standard, three upspec versions of SS, known as 'Stage 1', 'Stage 2' and 'Stage 3' (featuring the Holden 5. 0 L V8) were produced by the late Peter Brock's HDT factory. Peter Geoffrey Brock AM ( 26 February, 1945 – 8 September, 2006) otherwise known as "Peter Perfect" "The The Holden Dealer Team was Holden’s un-official racing team from 1969 until 1987, primarily contesting Australian Touring Car events but also To this day, Brock modified VH SS Commodores are considered highly sought after.

In 1983 an 'Executive' pack of the base Commodore was offered primarily to fleet buyers (although not badged as an Executive). Special editions of Commodore released around Christmas 1981, 1982 and 1983 were badged 'Vacationer'.

With the effects of the 1979 energy crisis ending, buyers gravitated towards the larger Ford Falcon rival, rather than the mid-size Commodore. The 1979 (or second) oil crisis in the United States occurred in the wake of the Iranian Revolution. The Ford Falcon is a Full-size car which has been manufactured by Ford Australia since 1960 Thus for the first time, the Holden Commodore lost its position as Australia's best selling car.

Production of this model ceased at the beginning of 1984, to be replaced by the much further facelifted VK Commodore.

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