What kind of engine does a Holden Commodore have?
Today the name Commodore is a name synonymous with GM Holden of Australia. However, that wasn’t always the case. The first-generation Holden Commodore actually is equivalent to the third-generation Opel Commodore. All engines for the Commodore were 12 valve, CIH straight-six engines ranging from 2.2 to 2.8 litres.
What kind of engine does a Holden 3.8 have?
The 3.8 / 3800 engine was redesigned several times during it’s long production, including the change in bore centers relative to the crankshaft. I’m certain that the Holden design was not unique but shared with north american built engines. There were both transverse (FWD) and longitudinal (RWD) versions of the 3.8 and 3800.
When did the Holden Commodore go out of production?
The Holden Commodore is a medium to large sedan sold by Holden since 1978. It was manufactured from 1978 to 2017 in Australia and from 1979 to 1990 in New Zealand, with production in Australia ending on 20 October 2017.
What’s the bore offset on a GM 3.8 litre engine?
The bore offset in the earlier engines was relatively small, 5 mm or so, and may not have been very noticeable. The 3.8 / 3800 engine was redesigned several times during it’s long production, including the change in bore centers relative to the crankshaft.
While Group A disappeared after the VN model range, the fuel injected 5.0-litre; 304.3-cubic-inch (4,987 cc) engine was offered in Commodores until the VS III Commodore utility in 2000, although there were no longer V8 VS III utilities available for sale during the latter part of 2000.
When did Holden start using fuel injection in cars?
In 1988 fuel injection appeared for the first time on a Holden V8 engine, on the VL Commodore SS Group A produced by Holden Special Vehicles (HSV), Holden’s new performance partnership with British-based Tom Walkinshaw Racing (TWR); however, this was not a standard production engine, which still continued to feature a carburettor.
When did Holden stop using the V8 engine?
The V8 was dropped as an option in the final model in the Torana series, the UC released in 1978. In 1978 with the introduction of the new smaller Commodore as Holden’s family car, the final versions of the ‘Red’ 253 and 308 were available with the initial VB.
When did Holden stop making rear wheel drive Commodore?
Opel, which had provided the basis for all previous Commodore generations, ceased production of their rear-wheel drive Omega in 2003. This meant that Holden had two options: to use another GM platform, or to develop an all-new vehicle. GM’s new premium rear-wheel drive Sigma platform was to see production in the 2002 Cadillac CTS.