Chevrolet Commodore
Holden Commodore – car upper-medium class, produced since 1978 by Holden Australian company.
Model Commodore Holden Kingswood replaced model (HZ), which de facto was bigger than him. Kingswood was counted among the full-size class (called: full-size), while the Commodore did not meet the requirements in this class. Since the beginning of the production occurs in the Commodore sedan and station wagon versions. However, in Australia, quite an important segment of the market are light pick-ups built on the basis of passenger cars. They are called ute from the word utility (called: utility). After discontinuation of Holden Ute production (WB) in 1984, based on the model of Kingswood, there was a pause filled until 1990, when it presented the Holden Ute (VN) (constructed based on the model Commodore VN). From that moment began Ute models based on the models of the Commodore.
Holden Commodore first presented in 1978. Was based on the Opel Commodore C (which is a richer version of the Opel Rekord E) in 1977. The car was adjusted to accommodate the larger engines including inline six-cylinder units. A wagon of what typical Commodore models, high roof appeared shortly after the sedan. Already in the first year of sales has become the best-selling car in Australia.
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VC models for model year ’80 and ’81 were slightly modified in appearance. Major changes have taken place under the hood. In all previous engines used electronic ignition. In response to another oil crisis introduced a model Commodore Four (called four) with four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 1.9 Sunbird model. It was, in fact, four-cylinder engine version 2.85 l R6 criticized for lack of power. This engine is offered to VN inclusive.
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A new option has been to offer a five-speed gearbox to engine 1.9 R4 and R6 2.85.
In 1982, he appeared sporty Commodore SS model offered with a V8 engine 4.2 and later 5.0 V8.
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Due to the loss of sales leadership for the Ford Falcon in 1984 it was decided to change the concept and produce a model with bodywork Opel Commodore Senator. Body is offered a slightly roomier interior, which in terms of dimensions, meant it closer to its main rival, the Ford Falcon. In 1985, somewhat less than the capacity of the V8 engine from 5.0 to 4.9 due to the provisions of Group A in motorsport.
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For the first time since the appearance in 1978, modernized front belt so that it differed from the models of Opel. Previous R6 3.3l engines. replaced by the new Nissan. There were also six-row units but with a capacity of 3.0l. in naturally aspirated and turbocharged versions. For a lot of fans VL is considered to be the best model Commodore.
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Completely new model, VN, was presented August 17, 1988 year. From the profile resembled the Opel Senator B, but the front and rear belt were zestylizowane in a more slender than in Opel. To drive used General Motors engines used primarily by the brand Buick V6 and V8 3800 5000. Onto the market of New Zealand also offered a basic four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 2.0 from a palette of Opel. After closing the assembly plant in Petone, New Zealand in 1990, This model has disappeared from the local bid.
Under the agreement with the company Toyota VN, VP, VR and VS were produced as a Toyota Lexcen in almost unchanged form.
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VP Series is distinguished minor changes in appearance and accessories. In richer versions offered ABS as an option. Improved characteristics of the V6 engine which increased the power of 2 kW.
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For model year ’93 presented heavily modified in appearance VR. Changed the front fascia and rear lights giving a more rounded and modern look. Disappeared haircut rear wheel arches, which auto lost something of his character. For the first time in this model uses a side airbag for the driver.
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Almost without any change in appearance, the VS series appeared in 1995. However, changes have taken place under the hood. The V6 engine has been designed from scratch, so that the old version was only shared basic dimensions and hence capacity. Increased power while lowering fuel consumption. Model VS was the last one sold under the name of Toyota Lexcen. The production model Lexcen definitively completed in 1996.
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Completely new model, the third generation appeared in 1997. In terms of construction was based almost entirely on the model of the Opel Omega B. The main difference, aside from decorative elements, or the steering wheel on the right side, was to use, as in previous models, much larger engines. At first they were a bit more powerful versions of already known engines, but in the second series, presented in 1999, was replaced with eight-cylinder Jednostka ™ 5.0 liter engine with pojemnoĹ> ci 5.7 liter in known of the Corvette.
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Major changes can not be seen from outside. By changing the software V6 engine gained power also improved rear suspension, criticized in a series of VT for the bad characteristics.
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Along with a series of VY’s time for significant modifications. Significantly changed appearance, giving the lamps and decorative elements sharper shapes, modeled somewhat on the facelift Omega. Inside, many changed, from the dashboard to the steering wheel or the gear lever.
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In August 2004, outlines a series of VZ. A brand new series of six-cylinder engine was codenamed Alloytec LY7. It is an American drive unit, used in many car models of General Motors.
Subsequent changes under the hood occurred at the turn of 2005 and 2006. It was to replace a legacy larger L76 LS1 engine with a capacity of 6 liters.
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The first presentation of the fourth-generation Holden Commodore, this time bearing the VE, occurred July 16, 2006. Sales began a month later. In Australia alone, it was the long-awaited premiere due to the fact that it was created as a construction company’s own Holden.
The concept assumed that the new model, like its predecessors, has to be cheap to produce, have rear-wheel drive and fit a large V6 and V8 engines. Opel Omega ceased production in 2003, offering only a model Signum being enlarged version of the Vectra. Floor plate for the GM Epsilon formed Vectra was too small and not suitable for rear-wheel drive. In turn, GM Sigma platform on which they are generated and CTS Cadillac STS proved to be too expensive to produce the because of the aluminum alloys used to produce it. In view of the above arguments Holden in 2000 as a subsidiary of General Motors has received the green light to start work on a new, low-cost production base plate for large cars with rear drive. In 2004 the first prototypes started VE series testy.W Brazil, this model is sold as the Chevrolet Omega.
VE occurs only in sedan, wagon and pick-up.
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VF Commodore, which is a modernized version of VE, was officially presented on Feb. 10, 2013. Sale is expected to begin in mid-2013. Initially it was assumed that it will be the last incarnation of the Commodore designed and manufactured in Australia, but in February 2013 the president of Holden, Mike Devereux, has confirmed that the 2016 Commodore will be produced a new front-wheel drive and four-cylinder.
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