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This site was first established in 1999
VX Commodore 2001
The VX was an upgrade of the VT and had only minor exterior changes to it but there were some larger changes to the hidden parts of this model.  The head lights, tail lights and grill are the most evident exterior changes. The V6 was modified once again to squeeze some more power from the ECOTEC engine and now boasts 152 kW as standard. Also the Gen III alloy V8 was upgraded slightly to 225 kW standard and the Supercharged V6 was available in the lower priced models. ABS is now standard fitment on all models which goes with the Holden theme of safety oriented cars. SIAB Side Impact AirBags are available on all models and comes standard on all but the Executive.  There are some other changes that most people would never notice such as subtle changes to the suspension and driveshaft. Rear suspension on the rear-wheel-drive is fully independent, providing better traction, improved directional stability over rough roads, better 'swerve and recover' characteristics and a more comfortable ride. This IRS system is coupled with a limited slip differential. The front suspension features MacPherson struts, direct acting stabiliser bar and progressive rate coil springs. All in all the car is a great handling car and when Possum Borne drove a V8 model he came away with a smile and a feeling of being surprised at how well it handled for a big car.  In fact he said it never felt like a big car at all and it was very responsive to a bit of throttle. Four wheel disc brakes with 4-channel ABS are available as is the traction control which controls both engine output and brake application.As an added safety feature, the Commodore incorporates a new 'emergency mode'. Ten seconds after an accident of sufficient severity to deploy the seatbelts pretensioners, this 'emergency mode' will turn off the engine and the fuel pump, unlock all doors and turn on the interior dome lamp. Holden is expecting sales for the SS to reach 10 000 in the Middle East, 6 000 in New Zealand, and 3 000 in Brazil.

 Specifications
Introduction: 
2001

Price: 

Engine:
5.7 litre 5665cc 16-valve OHV V8
Bore x Stroke: 99mm x 92mm
Compression: 10.1:1
Fuel: 91 octane (ULP)
1 Coil per cylinder
6 bolt main bearings
3.8 litre 3791cc V6 OHV
Bore x Stroke: 97mm x 86mm
Compression: 9.4:1
Fuel: 91 octane (ULP)
3 x Coils
4 bolt main bearings
3.8 litre 3791cc V6 OHV Super Charged
Bore x Stroke: 97mm x 86mm
Compression: 8.5:1
Fuel: 95 octane (PULP)
3 x Coils
4 bolt main bearings

Power:
225 kW @ 5200 rpm (V8)
460 Nm @ 4400 rpm (V8)
171 kW @ 5200 rpm (V6 sc)
375 Nm @ 3000 rpm (V6 sc)
152 kW @ 5200 rpm (V6)
305 Nm @ 3600 rpm (V6)

Transmission:
Six-speed manual 

Suspension: 
Front, struts, A-arms, anti-roll bar; rear, semi-trailing arms with toe-control link, coil springs, anti-roll bar. 

Brakes:
Ventilated discs front, solid discs rear, ABS. 

Tyres: 
Bridgestone Potenza RE040 235/40ZR18 

Dimensions:
Fuel tank: 75 litres
LPG tank: 60 litres

Clubsport:
Engine: 
5.7 litre V8 OHV Gen III Alloy
Power: 
255 kW @ 5600 rpm
Torque: 
475 Nm @ 4000 rpm
0-100 km/h: 
6.06 seconds
400 metres: 
14.1 seconds
 Pics

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Gen III

Clubsport

Monaro CV8

R8

SS

This shows the Australian built VX in South Africa where it sells as a Chevrolet Lumina with 5.7 V8