Some model specifications courtesy of Southgate Holden. Specs updated November 2007.
Scroll down to view model specs or refer to the Holden, Commodore, Monaro or Torana model Identification Charts.
Key: All prices in Australian Dollars (or Australian Pounds for pre-decimal currency), L4 or L6 = Longtitudinal Four or Six Cylinder Engine, ci = cubic inches, kW = kilowatts, bhp = brake horsepower, Nm = Newton Metres, ftlb = foot pounds
| Introduced: |
November 1948 |
| Engine: |
2.15 litre L6 (132ci) |
| Power: |
45kW / 60bhp @ 3800rpm |
| Torque: |
135Nm / 100ftlb @ 2000rpm |
| Weight: |
1012kg (2230lb) |
| Transmission: |
3 speed manual (synchromesh on 2nd and 3rd only) |
| Performance: |
0 - 100 km/h 20.0 seconds; Standing 400 metres 20.5 seconds |
| Model/Style: |
Sedan, Business Sedan, Utility |
| Production: |
120,402 |
| Price: |
$1,466 / £733 (inc. sales tax) |
| Notes: |
Australias first all aussy car! |
| Introduced: |
October 1953 |
| Engine: |
2.15 litre L6 (132ci) |
| Power: |
45kW / 60bhp @ 3800rpm |
| Torque: |
ft/lb @ rpm |
| Weight: |
1018kg (2244lb) |
| Transmission: |
3 speed manual (synchromesh on 2nd and 3rd only) |
| Performance: |
0 - 100 km/h 20.0 seconds; Standing 400 metres 20.5 seconds |
| Model/Style: |
Standard Sedan, Business Sedan, Special Sedan, Panel Van, Utility, Station wagon (24 only made) |
| Production: |
169,969 |
| Price: |
$2,046 / £1023 |
| Notes: |
FJ was even more popular plus first Holden station wagon and panel vans emerged |
| Introduced: |
July 1956 |
| Engine: |
2.15 litre L6 (132ci) |
| Power: |
53kW / 71bhp |
| Torque: |
ft/lb @ rpm |
| Weight: |
1080kg (2380lb) |
| Transmission: |
3 speed manual (non-synchromesh) |
| Performance: |
0 - 100 km/h 20.4 seconds; Standing 400 metres 21.4 seconds |
| Model/Style: |
Standard Sedan, Special Sedan, Business Sedan, Standard Station Sedan, Special Station Sedan, Panel Van, Utility |
| Production: |
155,161 |
| Price: |
$2,284 / £1,142 |
| Notes: |
One millionth car body (including some Holdens) produced at Woodville plant. 4500 Holdens exported that year. |
| Introduced: |
May 1958 |
| Engine: |
2.15 litre L6 (132ci) |
| Power: |
53kW / 71 bhp |
| Torque: |
ft/lb @ rpm |
| Weight: |
Sedan 2389lb (1084kg), Special Sedan 2412lb (1094kg), Station Wagon 2517lb (1142kg), Panel Van 2415lb (1095kg), Utility 2393lb (1085kg)
|
| Transmission: |
3 speed manual (non-synchromesh) |
| Performance: |
0 - 100 km/h 19.5 seconds; Standing 400 metres 20.8 seconds |
| Model/Style: |
Standard Sedan, Special Sedan, Business Sedan, Standard Station Wagon, Special Station Wagon, Panel Van, Utility |
| Production: |
191,724 |
| Price: |
$2,220 / £1,110 |
| Notes: |
Sales exceed 100,000 in one year for the first time. |
| Introduced: |
January 1960 |
| Engine: |
2.26 litre L6 (138ci) |
| Power: |
56kW / 75 bhp |
| Torque: |
ft/lb @ rpm |
| Weight: |
Sedan 2473lb (1122kg), Special Sedan 2494lb (1131kg), Station Wagon 2605lb (1182kg), Special Station Wagon 2627lb (1192kg), Panel Van 2559lb (1161kg), Utility 2479lb (1125kg) |
| Transmission: |
3 speed manual (non-synchromesh) |
| Performance: |
0 - 100 km/h 20.8 seconds; Standing 400 metres 21.8 seconds |
| Model/Style: |
Standard Sedan, Special Sedan, Standard Station Wagon, Special Station Wagon, Panel Van, Utility |
| Production: |
174,747 |
| Price: |
$2,214 / £1,107 (Standard Sedan) |
| Notes: |
The 750,000th Holden is built this year. Left-hand drive Holden exported to Hawaii. |
| Introduced: |
May 1961 |
| Engine: |
2.26 litre L6 (138ci) |
| Power: |
56kW / 75bhp |
| Torque: |
ft/lb @ rpm |
| Weight: |
Sedan 2471lb (1121kg), Special Sedan 2490lb (1129kg), Station Sedan 2587lb (1173kg), Special Station Sedan 2606lb (1182kg) |
| Transmission: |
3 speed manual | 3 speed Hydramatic |
| Performance: |
0 - 100 km/h 24.9 seconds (auto); Standing 400 metres 23.2 seconds (auto) |
| Model/Style: |
Standard Sedan, Special Sedan, Standard Station Wagon, Special Station Wagon, Panel Van, Utility |
| Production: |
150,214 |
| Price: |
$2,212 / £1,288 (Standard Sedan) |
| Notes: |
A 40% sales tax slows sales. Hydramatic auto transmissions are imported from Detroit for the first time this year. |
| Introduced: |
July 1962 |
| Engine: |
2.26 litre L6 (138 ci) |
| Power: |
56kW / 75bhp |
| Torque: |
ft/lb @ rpm |
| Weight: |
Sedan 2492lb (1130kg), Special Sedan 2496lb (1132kg), Premier Sedan 2639lb (1197kg), Station Sedan 2617lb (1187kg), Special Station Sedan 2617lb (1187kg) |
| Transmission: |
3 speed manual | 3 speed Hydramatic |
| Performance: |
0 - 100 km/h 18.0 seconds; Standing 400 metres 19.0 seconds |
| Model/Style: |
Standard Sedan, Special Sedan, Premier Sedan, Standard Station Wagon, Special Station Wagon, Panel Van, Utility |
| Production: |
154,811 |
| Price: |
$2,102 / £1,051 (Standard Sedan) |
| Notes: |
First Premier model introduced |
| Introduced: |
August 1963 |
| Engine: |
2.45 litre L6 (149ci) | 2.95 litre L6 (179ci) |
| Power: |
75kW / 100bhp (149ci) | 86kW / 115bhp (179ci) |
| Torque: |
ft/lb @ rpm |
| Weight: |
From 1120kg (2469lb) base Sedan to 1207kg (2662lb) for the Special Station Wagon Automatic |
| Transmission: |
3 speed manual | 3 speed Hydramatic auto |
| Performance: |
0 - 100 km/h 15.8 seconds (149); Standing 400 metres 20.2 seconds (149) |
| Model/Style: |
Standard Sedan, Special Sedan, S4 Special Sedan (179M), Premier Sedan, Standard Station Wagon, Special Station Wagon, Premier Station Wagon, Panel Van, Utility |
| Production: |
256,959 |
| Price: |
$2,102 / £1,051 (Standard Sedan) |
| Notes: |
Extremely popular model. New engine plant at Fishermans Bend |
| Introduced: |
February 1965 |
| Engine: |
2.45 litre L6 (149ci) | 2.95 litre L6 (179ci) | 2.95 litre X2 L6 (179ci) |
| Power: |
86kW / 115bhp (149ci) | 105kW / 140bhp (179ci X2) |
| Torque: |
ft/lb @ rpm |
| Weight: |
From 1177kg (2595lb) base Sedan to 1274kg (2808lb) Special Station Wagon Automatic |
| Transmission: |
3 speed manual | 2 speed Powerglide automatic |
| Performance: |
0 - 100 km/h 13.2 seconds (X2); Standing 400 metres 19.2 seconds (X2) |
| Model/Style: |
Standard Sedan, Special Sedan, Premier Sedan, Standard Station Wagon, Special Station Wagon, Premier Station Wagon, Panel Van, Utility |
| Production: |
178,927 |
| Price: |
$2,320 / £1,160 (Standard Sedan) |
| Notes: |
In theory, not well received however the X2 model redeemed a few lucky buyers and sales, while lower were still quite high. |
| Introduced: |
April 1966 |
| Engine: |
2.65 litre L6 (161ci) | 3.05 litre L6 (186ci) | 3.05 litre L6 (186ci) 'X2' | 3.05 litre L6 (186ci) '186S' |
| Power: |
95kW / 127bhp (186ci) |
| Torque: |
ft/lb @ rpm |
| Weight: |
1177kg (2595lb) base Sedan to 1274kg (2808lb) Special Station Wagon Automatic |
| Transmission: |
3 and 4 speed manual | 2 speed Powerglide |
| Performance: |
0 - 100 km/h 15.3 seconds (186 auto); Standing 400 metres 19.5 seconds (186 auto) |
| Model/Style: |
Standard Sedan, Special Sedan, Premier Sedan, Standard Station Wagon, Special Station Wagon, Premier Station Wagon, Panel Van, Utility |
| Production: |
252,352 |
| Price: |
$2,167 (Standard Sedan) |
| Notes: |
New assembly plant opens in Queensland |
| Introduced: |
January 1968 |
| Engine: |
2.65 litre L6 (161ci) | 3.05 litre L6 (186ci) | 3.05 litre L6 (186ci) '186S' | 5.0 litre V8 (307ci) | 5.3 litre V8 (327ci) |
| Power: |
85kW (161ci) | 94kW @ 4600rpm (186ci) | 108kW @ 4600rpm (186ci S) | 157kW @ 4600rpm (307ci) | 186kW @ 4600rpm (327ci) |
| Torque: |
ft/lb @ rpm |
| Weight: |
1300kg | 1333kg (GTS) | 1495kg (GTS 327) |
| Transmission: |
3 speed (column-shift) manual | 4 speed (Saginaw) manual | 2 speed (Powerglide) automatic |
| Performance: |
0 - 100 km/h 15.2 seconds (186) 8.2 seconds (327); Standing 400 metres 19.6 seconds (186) 16.0 seconds (327) |
| Model/Style: |
Belmont Sedan, Kingswood Sedan, Premier Sedan, Brougham Sedan, Belmont Station Wagon, Kingswood Station Wagon, Premier Station Wagon, Monaro Coupe, Monaro GTS, Monaro GTS 327, Belmont Panel Van, Belmont Utility, Kingswood Utility |
| Production: |
199,039 |
| Price: |
Belmont $2,215 | Premier Wagon $3,021 | Monaro $2,575 | Monaro GTS 327 $3,790 |
| Notes: |
The first year that Belmont, Kingswood, Brougham and Monaro names were used and first Holden coupe. Monaro 327 coupe wins Bathurst endurance race for the first time. |
| Introduced: |
May 1969 |
| Engine: |
2.65 litre L6 (161ci) | 3.05 litre L6 (186ci) | 4.2 litre V8 (253ci) | 5.0 litre V8 (307ci) | 5.0 litre V8 (308ci) | 5.74 litre V8 (350ci) |
| Power: |
85kW (161ci) | 95kW @ 4600rpm (186ci) | 108kW @ 4600rpm (186ci S) | 157kW @ 4600rpm (307ci) | 225kW @ 4600rpm (350ci) |
| Torque: |
ft/lb @ rpm |
| Weight: |
1,300kg | 1,333kg (GTS) | 1,495kg (GTS 350) |
| Transmission: |
3 speed (column-shift) manual | 4 speed (Saginaw) manual | 2 speed (Powerglide) auto | 3 speed (Hydromatic) auto |
| Performance: |
0 - 100 km/h 10.1 seconds (253ci) 7.7 seconds (350); Standing 400 metres 17.2 seconds (253ci) 15.9 seconds (350) |
| Model/Style: |
Belmont Sedan, Kingswood Sedan, Premier Sedan, Brougham Sedan, Belmont Station Wagon, Kingswood Station Wagon, Premier Station Wagon, Monaro Coupe, Monaro GTS, Monaro GTS 350, Belmont Panel Van, Belmont Utility, Kingswood Utility |
| Production: |
183,402 |
| Price: |
$2,326 (Belmont L6 Sedan) | $3,988 (Brougham V8) |
| Notes: |
Two millionth Holden produced. Monaro GTS 350 wins at Bathurst. |
| Introduced: |
July 1970 |
| Engine: |
2.65 litre L6 (161ci); 3.05 litre L6 (186ci) | 4.2 litre V8 (253ci) | 5.0 litre V8 (307ci) | 5.74 litre V8 (350ci) |
| Power: |
85kW (161ci) | 95kW @ 4600rpm (186ci) | 108kW @ 4600rpm (186ci S) | 157kW @ 4600rpm (307ci) | 225kW @ 4600rpm (350ci) |
| Torque: |
ft/lb @ rpm |
| Weight: |
1,300kg | 1,333kg (GTS) | 1,495kg (GTS 350) |
| Transmission: |
3 speed (column-shift) manual | 4 speed (Saginaw) manual | 2 speed (Powerglide) auto | 3 speed (Hydromatic) auto |
| Performance: |
0 - 100 km/h 12.8 seconds (186) | 8.0 seconds (350); Standing 400 metres 18.9 seconds (186) | 16.1 seconds (350) |
| Model/Style: |
Belmont Sedan, Station Wagon, Panel Van, Utility, Kingswood Sedan, Station Wagon, Utility; Premier Sedan, Station Wagon; Brougham Sedan; Monaro Coupe, Monaro GTS, Monaro GTS 350 |
| Production: |
155,787 |
| Price: |
$2,394 (Belmont L6) | $3,201 (Premier L6) |
| Notes: |
Monaro wins the Australian Touring Car Championship |
| Introduced: |
July 1971 |
| Engine: |
2.84 litre L6 (173ci) | 3.3 litre L6 (202ci) | 4.2 litre V8 (253ci) | 5.0 litre V8 (308ci) | 5.74 litre V8 (350ci) |
| Power: |
118hp/88kW (173ci) | 128hp/96kW (202ci LC) | 135hp/101kW (202ci HC) | 174hp/130kW (253ci LC) | 185hp/138kw (253ci HC) | 240hp/179kW {308ci) | 275hp/206kW (350ci) |
| Torque: |
ft/lb @ rpm |
| Weight: |
1400kg (approx.) |
| Transmission: |
3 speed manual | 4 speed manual | 3 speed Trimatic | 3 speed Turbohydramatic 400 (350 only) |
| Performance: |
0 - 100 km/h 13.1 seconds (202ci) | 9.3 seconds (350ci auto) | Standing 400 metres 19.6 seconds (202ci) | 15.3 seconds (350ci auto) |
| Model/Style: |
Belmont Sedan, Station Wagon, Panel Van, Utility, Cab/Chassis, SS Sedan; Kingswood Sedan, Station Wagon, Utility, Sandman Panelvan, Sandman Utility, SS Sedan, Monaro GTS Sedan, Premier Sedan, Station Wagon, Monaro Coupe, Monaro LS Coupe, Monaro GTS Coupe, Monaro GTS 350 Coupe, Statesman Sedan, Statesman Deville Sedan |
| Production: |
485,650 |
| Price: |
$2,730 (Belmont) | $3,255 (Kingswood) | $4,630 (Monaro GTS 350) | $4,660 (Statesman DeVille) |
| Notes: |
Most popular Holden model ever, Brougham model dropped in favour of the Statesman, Sandman introduced. |
| Introduced: |
July 1974 |
| Engine: |
2.84 litre L6 (173ci) | 3.3 litre L6 (202ci) | 4.2 litre V8 (253ci) | 5.0 litre V8 (308ci) |
| Power: |
96kW (202ci LC) | 101kW (202ci HC) | 130kW (253ci LC) | 138kw (253ci HC) | 179kW (308ci) |
| Torque: |
ft/lb @ rpm |
| Weight: |
|
| Transmission: |
3 speed manual | 4 speed manual | 3 speed Trimatic | 3 speed Turbohydramatic 400 (308 only) |
| Performance: |
0 - 100 km/h 13.1 seconds (202ci) 10.5 seconds (308ci); Standing 400 metres 19.4 seconds (202ci) | 18.1 seconds (308ci) | 17.9 Monaro (308ci) |
| Model/Style: |
Belmont Sedan, Kingswood Sedan, Premier Sedan, Statesman Sedan, Belmont Station Wagon, Kingswood Station Wagon, Premier Station Wagon, Monaro Coupe, Monaro GTS Sedan and Coupe, Monaro LS, Belmont Panel Van, Sandman Panel Van, Belmont Utility, Kingswood Utility, Belmont Cab/Chassis, Statesman, Statesman DeVille, Statesman Caprice |
| Production: |
176,202 |
| Price: |
$3,594 (Belmont) | $4,748 (Statesman) |
| Notes: |
HJ Premiers exported to Mazda Japan with 13B Rotary motors called a Roadpacer. |
| Introduced: |
July 1976 |
| Engine: |
2.84 litre L6 (173ci) | 3.3 litre L6 (202ci) | 4.2 litre V8 (253ci) | 5.0 litre V8 (308ci) |
| Power: |
82kW (202ci) | 120kW (253ci) | 161kW (308ci) |
| Torque: |
ft/lb @ rpm |
| Weight: |
|
| Transmission: |
3 speed manual | 4 speed manual | 3 speed Trimatic | 3 speed Turbohydramatic 400 |
| Performance: |
0 - 100 km/h 16.4 seconds (202ci); 10.2 seconds (308ci); Standing 400 metres 19.4 seconds (202ci) |
| Model/Style: |
Belmont Sedan, Kingswood Sedan, Premier Sedan, Statesman Sedan, Belmont Station Wagon, Kingswood Station Wagon, Premier Station Wagon, Monaro Coupe, Belmont Panelvan, Sandman Panelvan, Sandman utility, Belmont Utility, Kingswood Utility, Belmont Cab/Chassis, Statesman, Statesman DeVille, Statesman Caprice |
| Production: |
110,669 |
| Price: |
$5,186 (Belmont L6) | $5,322 (Kingswood L6) | $8,544 (Statesman) |
| Notes: |
50th Anniversary of General Motors in Australia. Last 600 Monaros produced as LE model. Torana wins at Bathurst. |
| Introduced: |
October 1977 |
| Engine: |
3.3 litre L6 (202ci) | 4.2 litre V8 (253ci) | 5.0 litre V8 (308ci) |
| Power: |
81kW (202ci) | 161kW (308ci) |
| Torque: |
ft/lb @ rpm |
| Weight: |
1475kg (GTS) | 1695kg (Statesman) |
| Transmission: |
3 speed manual | 4 speed manual | 3 speed Trimatic | 3 speed Turbohydramatic 350 |
| Performance: |
0 - 100 km/h 19.3 seconds (202ci); 11.9 seconds (308ci); Standing 400 metres 19.6 seconds (202ci) 16.8 seconds (308ci) |
| Model/Style: |
Kingswood Sedan, Premier Sedan, Statesman Sedan, Belmont Station Wagon, Kingswood Station Wagon, Premier Station Wagon, GTS (Monaro) Sedan, Panel Van, Sandman Utility, Kingswood Utility, Cab/Chassis, Statesman DeVille, Statesman Caprice |
| Production: |
154,155 |
| Price: |
$6,377 (Kingswood SL) | $7,783 (Premier L6) | $6,687 (Sandman V8 panel van) |
| Notes: |
Radial Tuned Suspension brought massively improved handling |
| Introduced: |
1980 |
| Engine: |
3.3 litre L6 (202ci) commmercial option; 4.2 litre V8 (253ci) | 5.0 litre V8 (308ci) |
| Power: |
83kW (202ci) | 126kW (253ci) | 161kW (308ci) |
| Torque: |
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| Weight: |
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| Transmission: |
3 speed manual | 4 speed manual | 3 speed Trimatic | 3 speed Turbohydramatic 350 |
| Performance: |
0-100 km/h 9.7 seconds (308ci); Standing 400 metres 17.0 seconds (308ci) |
| Model/Style: |
Cab/Chassis, Panel Van, Kingswood Utility, Statesman Deville, Statesman Caprice, Brock Statesman Magnum |
| Production: |
60,231* Statesman/Caprice production numbers only |
| Price: |
|
| Notes: |
Intended to be built at the same time as the Commodore as full-size Holdens, they were ditched in 1984 in favour of the smaller but highly successful Holden Commodore range. The end of one era...and the start of another... |
| Introduced: |
October 1978 |
| Engine: |
2.85 litre L6 (173ci) | 3.3 litre L6 (202ci) | 4.2 litre V8 (253ci) | 5.0 litre V8 (308ci) |
| Power: |
71kW@3800rpm (173ci) | 101kW (202ci) | 125kW (253ci) | 179kW (308ci) |
| Torque: |
Nm @ rpm |
| Weight: |
1220kg (L6) | 1255kg (SL L6) | 1400kg (SLE V8) |
| Transmission: |
4 speed manual | 3 speed Trimatic | 3 speed Turbohydramatic 350/400 (V8) |
| Performance: |
0 - 100 km/h 16.4 seconds (202ci); 9.0 seconds (308ci) | Standing 400 metres 19.4 (202ci); 16.4 seconds (308ci) |
| Model/Style: |
Sedan, Station Wagon, SL Sedan, SL Station Wagon , SL/E Sedan |
| Production: |
95,906 |
| Price: |
$6,513 (L6 Sedan) | $7,813 (SL) | $10,513 (SL/E L6) |
| Notes: |
Wheels Magazine Car Of The Year 1979 |
| Introduced: |
March 1980 |
| Engine: |
1.9 litre L4 | 2.85 litre L6 (173ci) | 3.3 litre L6 (202ci) | 4.2 litre V8 (253ci) | 5.0 litre V8 (308ci) |
| Power: |
58kw @ 4600rpm (1900cc) | 76kw @ 4400rpm (173ci) | 83kw @ 4000rpm (202ci) | 100kw @ 4200rpm (253ci) | 126kw @ 4200rpm (308ci) |
| Torque: |
Nm @ rpm |
| Weight: |
1158kg (L L4) | 1192kg (SL L4) | 1218kg (L L6) | 1262kg (SL L6) | 1348kg (SL/E L6) |
| Transmission: |
4 speed manual | 3 speed Trimatic | 3 speed Turbohydramatic 350/400 (V8) |
| Performance: |
0 - 100 km/h 13.9 seconds (202ci); 9.2 seconds (308ci) | Standing 400 metres 18.2 (202ci); 16.6 seconds (308ci) |
| Model/Style: |
L Sedan, L Station Wagon, SL Sedan, SL Station Wagon , SL/E Sedan |
| Production: |
121,807 |
| Price: |
$7,903 (L) | $9,421 (SL) | $12,737 (SL/E L6) |
| Notes: |
First Brock Commodore released October 1980 and four millionth Holden produced. |
| Introduced: |
October 1981 |
| Engine: |
1.9 litre L4 | 2.85 litre L6 (173ci) | 3.3 litre L6 (202ci) | 4.2 litre V8 (253ci) | 5.0 litre V8 (308ci) |
| Power: |
58kW (L4) | 76kW (173ci) | 83kW @ 4000rpm (202ci) | 100kw (253ci) | 126 kW (308ci) | 181kW (Brock 308ci) |
| Torque: |
Nm @ rpm |
| Weight: |
1152kg (SL 4L) | 1196kg (SL/X 4L) | 1228kg (SL 6L) | 1272kg (SL/X 6L) | 1326kg (SL/E 6L) |
| Transmission: |
4 speed manual | 5 speed manual | 3 speed Trimatic | 3 speed Turbohydramatic 350/400 (308 only) |
| Performance: |
0 - 100 km/h 10.2 seconds (253ci); 9.5 seconds (308ci) | Standing 400 metres 17.5 (253ci) |
| Model/Style: |
SL Sedan, SL Station Wagon, SL/X Sedan, SL/X Station Wagon, SS Sedan, SL/E Sedan, HDT and Brock sedans |
| Production: |
141,018 |
| Price: |
$8,366 (L4) | $9,066 (L6) | 14,861 (SL/E L6) |
| Notes: |
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| Introduced: |
February 1984 |
| Engine: |
1.9 litre L4 | 3.3 litre L6 (202ci) | 3.3 litre EFI L6 (202ci) | 5.0 litre V8 (308ci) |
| Power: |
58kW (L4) | 86kW (202ci) | 106kw @ 4400rpm (20ci2 EFI) | 121 kW (308ci) | 173kW (SS 308ci) |
| Torque: |
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| Weight: |
Commodore SL: 1220kg, Executive: 1231kg, Berlina: 1265kg, Calais: 1366kg |
| Transmission: |
4 speed manual | 5 speed manual | 3 speed Trimatic |
| Performance: |
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| Model/Style: |
SL Sedan, SL Station Wagon, Berlina Sedan, Berlina Station Wagon, SS Sedan, Calais Sedan |
| Production: |
135,705 |
| Price: |
$11,152 (SL) | $13,994 (Berlina 6L) | $19,315 (Calais 6L) |
| Notes: |
Berlina and Calais model names introduced. |
| Introduced: |
February 1986 |
| Engine: |
2.0 litre L6 (NZ only) | 3.0 litre L6 | 3.0 litre L6 turbo-charged | 4.9 litre V8 (307) |
| Power: |
114kW @ 5200rpm (L6) | 150kW (L6 Turbo) | 122kW (307ci) |
| Torque: |
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| Weight: |
1250kg (SL) | 1280kg (Executive) | 1290kg (Berlina) | 1350kg (Calais) |
| Transmission: |
5 speed manual | 3 speed Trimatic (V8) | 4 speed automatic (6 cylinder) |
| Performance: |
0-100kph 7.04 seconds (Group A) | 9.58 seconds (3.0 litre manual) | 11.08 seconds (3.0 auto) | 7.63 seconds (3.0 Turbo) | 6.97 seconds (5.6 Director Calais) |
| Model/Style: |
SL Sedan, SL Station Wagon, Berlina Sedan, Berlina Station Wagon, SS Sedan, Calais Sedan and Calais Wagon , Group A Walkinshaw |
| Production: |
151,801 |
| Price: |
$13,830 (SL) | $15,150 (Executive) | $18,381 (SL Turbo) | $23,540 (Calais) | $29,600 (Group A) |
| Notes: |
Turbo models sought after now due to Nissan engine ancestry. |
| Introduced: |
August 1988 |
| Engine: |
2.0 Litre L4 (New Zealand only) | 3.8 litre EFI V6 | 5.0 EFI V8 |
| Power: |
125kW @ 4800rpm (V6) | 165kW (V8) | 210kW (Group A SS) |
| Torque: |
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| Weight: |
1226kg (L4) | 1320kg (Berlina V6) | 1403kg (SS V8) | 1413kg (Calais V8) |
| Transmission: |
5 speed manual | 4 speed Turbohydramatic 700 | 6 speed ZF manual (Group A) |
| Performance: |
0 - 100 km/h 8.1 seconds (V6) 7.2 seconds (V8); Standing 400 metres 15.7 seconds (V6) 15.1 seconds (V8) |
| Model/Style: |
Executive Sedan, Executive Station Wagon, Berlina Sedan, Berlina Station Wagon, S Sedan, S Station Wagon, SS Sedan, Calais Sedan, VG Utility, VG S Utility, VQ Statesman and Caprice |
| Production: |
215,180 |
| Price: |
$20,014 Executive V6 | $21,665 S | $25,375 SS V8 | $31,265 Calais | $61,861 Caprice incl. 50% sales tax! |
| Notes: |
Wheels Car Of The Year 1989 including five millionth Holden |
| Introduced: |
September 1991 |
| Engine: |
3.8 litre EFI V6 | 5.0 V8 EFI |
| Power: |
125kW @ 4800rpm (V6) | 165kW (V8) |
| Torque: |
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| Weight: |
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| Transmission: |
5 speed manual | 4 speed Turbohydramatic 700 |
| Performance: |
0 - 100 km/h 8.0 seconds (V6) 7.2 seconds (V8) | Standing 400 metres 15.5 seconds (V6) 15.1 seconds (V8) |
| Model/Style: |
Executive Sedan, Executive Station Wagon, Berlina Sedan, Berlina Station Wagon, S Sedan, S Station Wagon, SS Sedan, Calais Sedan, Calais International, VG Utility, VG S Utility, VQ Series II Statesman and Caprice |
| Production: |
111,770 |
| Price: |
$23,992 Executive | $26,992 S | $32,492 SS V8 | $37,892 Calais |
| Notes: |
Independent rear suspension introduced on some models |
| Introduced: |
July 1993 |
| Engine: |
3.8 litre EFI V6 | 5.0 V8 EFI | 5.0 V8 EFI 185kW |
| Power: |
130kW @ 4800rpm (V6) | 165kW (V8) | 185kW (V8) |
| Torque: |
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| Weight: |
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| Transmission: |
5 speed manual | 4 speed electronic auto |
| Performance: |
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| Model/Style: |
Executive Sedan, Executive Station Wagon, Acclaim Sedan, Acclaim Wagon, Berlina Sedan, Berlina Station Wagon, S Sedan, S Station Wagon, SS Sedan, Calais Sedan, Utility, S Utility, VQ Series II Statesman and Caprice |
| Production: |
165,262 |
| Price: |
$25,302 Executive V6 | $29,183 Acclaim V6| $43,692 Calais V8 |
| Notes: |
Aussies best selling car that year, wider track and centre rear lap belts added |
| Introduced: |
April 1995 |
| Engine: |
3.8 litre ECOTEC EFI V6 | 3.8 litre ECOTEC Supercharged EFI V6 | 5.0 V8 EFI 185kW |
| Power: |
147kW @ 5200rpm (V6) | 165kW (V6 Supercharged) | 185kW (V8) |
| Torque: |
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| Weight: |
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| Transmission: |
5 speed manual | 4 speed electronic auto |
| Performance: |
0 - 100 km/h 8.9 seconds (V6) | Standing 400 metres 16.3 seconds (V6) |
| Model/Style: |
Executive Sedan, Executive Station Wagon, Acclaim Sedan, Acclaim Wagon, Berlina Sedan, Berlina Station Wagon, S Sedan, S Station Wagon, Utility, S Utility, SS Sedan, Calais Sedan, Statesman and Caprice |
| Production: |
277,774 |
| Price: |
$26,780 |
| Notes: |
First aussie built car fitted with dual airbags, V6 motor and auto revised extensively, last Commodore based on the VN |
| Introduced: |
August 1997 |
| Engine: |
3.8 litre ECOTEC EFI V6 | 3.8 litre ECOTEC Supercharged V6 | 5.0 V8 EFI | 5.7 Gen III V8 EFI |
| Power: |
147kW @ 5200rpm (V6) | 171kW (V6 Supercharged) | 179kW (V8) |
| Torque: |
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| Weight: |
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| Transmission: |
5 speed Getrag manual | 4 speed electronic auto |
| Performance: |
0 - 100 km/h 9.1 seconds (V6) | Standing 400 metres 16.3 seconds (V6) |
| Model/Style: |
Executive Sedan, Executive Station Wagon, Acclaim Sedan, Acclaim Wagon, Berlina Sedan, Berlina Station Wagon, S Sedan, S Station Wagon, Utility, S Utility, SS Sedan, Calais Sedan, WH Statesman/Caprice (June 1999) |
| Production: |
303,895 |
| Price: |
$28,330 including GST |
| Notes: |
Wheels Magazine Car Of The Year 1998, first all-aussie Commodore, introduction of Chevrolet 5.7 Gen III V8 |
| Introduced: |
September 2000 |
| Engine: |
3.8 litre ECOTEC EFI V6 | 3.8 litre Supercharged V6 | 5.7 Gen III V8 EFI |
| Power: |
152kW @ 5200rpm (V6) | 171kW (Supercharged) | 225kW (V8) |
| Torque: |
Nm @ rpm |
| Weight: |
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| Transmission: |
5 speed Getrag manual | 4 speed electronic auto | 6 speed manual on SS sedan |
| Performance: |
0 - 100 km/h 9.0 seconds (V6) | Standing 400 metres 16.1 seconds (V6) |
| Model/Style: |
Executive Sedan, Executive Station Wagon, Acclaim Sedan, Acclaim Wagon, Berlina Sedan, Berlina Station Wagon, S Sedan, S Station Wagon, Utility (VU), S Utility, SS Sedan, Calais Sedan, WJ Statesman/Caprice |
| Production: |
207,339 |
| Price: |
$28,900 Executive |
| Notes: |
Anti-lock brakes added for first time, VU Utility released including both welside and cab/chassis options |
| Introduced: |
October 2002 |
| Engine: |
3.8 litre ECOTEC EFI V6 | 3.8 litre Supercharged V6 | 5.7 Gen III V8 EFI |
| Power: |
152kW @ 5200rpm (V6) | 171kW (Supercharged V6) | 235kW (V8) |
| Torque: |
465Nm @ 4400rpm |
| Weight: |
1617kg |
| Transmission: |
5 speed Getrag manual | 4 speed electronic auto | 6 speed manual on SS sedan and SS utility |
| Performance: |
0 - 100 km/h 9.0 seconds (V6) | Standing 400 metres 16.1 seconds (V6) |
| Model/Style: |
Executive Sedan, Executive Station Wagon, Acclaim Sedan, Acclaim Wagon, Berlina Sedan, Berlina Station Wagon, S Sedan, S Station Wagon, Utility, S Utility, Cab/Chassis, SS Sedan, Calais Sedan, WK Statesman/Caprice (January 2003) |
| Production: |
241,909 |
| Price: |
$30,880 (Executive) $49,490 (SS) |
| Notes: |
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| Introduced: |
August 2004 |
| Engine: |
3.6 litre ALLOYTEC EFI V6 | 3.6 litre ALLOYTEC EFI HO V6 | 5.7 Gen III V8 EFI | 6.0 Gen IV V8 EFI (L76) |
| Power: |
175kW @ 6000rpm (V6) | 190kW (HO V6) | 235kW (Gen III V8) | 250kW (Gen IV V8) |
| Torque: |
Nm @ rpm |
| Weight: |
1650kg approx. |
| Transmission: |
5 speed manual, 4 speed electronic auto | 5 speed Active Select Paddle Shift, limited slip differential, 6 speed manual and 5-speed auto on SV, SS sedan, 6-speed manual and 4-speed auto on ute |
| Performance: |
0 - 100 km/h 9.0 seconds (V6) | 5.82 seconds (V8) | Standing 400 metres 15.9 seconds (V6) | 13.99 seconds (V8) |
| Model/Style: |
Executive Sedan, Executive Station Wagon (LWB), Acclaim Sedan, Acclaim Wagon (LWB), Berlina Sedan, Berlina Station Wagon (LWB), S Sedan, S Station Wagon (LWB), Utility, S Utility, SV8, SS and Limited Edition SVZ Sedan and Utility, Calais Sedan, Adventra (4x4) Station Wagon, Cab/Chassis Utility, Crewman (4-door) Utility, Crewman (4-door) Cross6 (4x4) Utility and Cross8 (4x4) Utility and Sandman Panel Utility, WL Statesman (LWB), WL Caprice (LWB) Sedan |
| Production: |
228,788 |
| Price: |
from $35,410 incl. air conditioning, Monaro CV8 from $60,490 plus optional equipment |
| Notes: |
VZ is the last model derived from the VT |
| Introduced: |
July 2006 |
| Engine: |
3.6 litre ALLOYTEC EFI V6 | 3.6 litre ALLOYTEC HO EFI V6 | 6.0 Gen IV V8 EFI (L98) |
| Power: |
180kW @ 6000rpm (V6) | 195kW @ 6500rpm (HO V6) | 270kW @ 5700rpm (V8) | 307kW @ 6000rpm (HSV V8) |
| Torque: |
330Nm @ 2600rpm (V6) | 340Nm @ 2600rpm (HO V6) | 530Nm @ 4400rpm (V8) | 550Nm @ 4400rpm (HSV V8) |
| Weight: |
1690kg Omega | 1705kg Berlina | 1725kg SV6 | 1750kg Calais V6 | 1770kg SS Man. | 1805kg SSV Auto | 1825kg Calais V V8 | 1845kg HSV GTS | 1880kg HSV Senator |
| Transmission: |
6 speed manual (AY6) | 4 speed auto (4L60) | 5 speed auto (5L40) | 6 speed auto (6L80), 3.27:1 (V6) and 2.92:1 (V8) limited slip differentials |
| Performance: |
0 - 100 km/h 8.6 seconds (V6) | Standing 400 metres 15.3 seconds (V6), 13.1 seconds (V8) |
| Model/Style: |
Omega, Berlina, SV6, SS and SSV Sedan, Sport Wagon, Utility, SS and SSV Utility, Calais, Calais V, WM Statesman (LWB) and WM Caprice (LWB) |
| Production: |
Currently in production |
| Price: |
$34,490 Omega | $36,490 (w/air conditioning) | $39,990 Berlina | $45,490 Calais V6 | $ 58,490 Calais V V8 |
| Notes: |
Clean sheet design, impressive Magnetic Ride Control (MRC) suspension option available on HSV GTS |
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