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How long is a VK Commodore?

How long is a VK Commodore?

4,714 mm

Holden Commodore (VK)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,668 mm (105.0 in)
Length 4,714 mm (185.6 in)
Width 1,722 mm (67.8 in)

What is a VK Commodore worth?

Production cars

MODEL YEAR Cond 1
VK CALAIS V8 1984-85 $15,500
VL COMMODORE V8 1987-88 $12,500
VL CALAIS V8 1986-88 $18,000
VL SL TURBO 1987-88 $15,500

How much HP does a Holden 308 have?

The Holden 308 Later a ‘308’ version was announced. This was essentially an increased version of the 253 and gave 240 bhp (180 kW) at 4000 rpm and maximum torque of 315 ft/ lb (420 Nm) at 3000 rpm. It had a 9:1 compression ratio and a 4-barrel quadrajet carbie.

How many VK Blue Meanies were built?

Only 250 Blue Meanies are being made. The Blue Meanie has been our most popular so far.” HDT also makes spares and reproduction parts for the old HDT cars produced in the Brock years.

Are VK and VL doors the same?

VB to VL front doors are the same. VB to VH rear doors are the same but VK and VL doors are different around the window frame to VB VH. They will fit on but you will have a big gap around the top.

What does VL stand for Holden?

Holden Commodore
Holden Commodore (VN) The Holden Commodore (VL) is a mid-size car that was produced by the Australian manufacturer Holden from 1986 to 1988. It was the final iteration of the first generation of the Holden Commodore and included the luxury variant, Holden Calais (VL).

Who made the 308 engine?

Holden V8 engine
Production 1969–2000
Layout
Configuration naturally aspirated 90° V8
Displacement 4,143 cc (253 cu in) (1969–1984) 4,987 cc (304 cu in) (1985–2000) 5,044 cc (308 cu in) (1969–1985) 5,643 cc (344 cu in) (1986–1988) 5,733 cc (350 cu in) (1994–1999)

How much is a VK Blue Meanie worth?

VK “Blue Meanie” HDT Commodore found in a shed, could go for $200,000-plus.

How much is a Walkinshaw worth?

The two cars are both Commodore SS Group A models, although one is a VL Walkinshaw (‘batmobile’) built in 1987 and the other is a VN model from 1990. Each car is anticipated to sell for a sum of money in excess of $1 million, according to the auction house.

What’s the capacity of a VK Brock 304?

The 304 featured the same 4″ bore of the 308, but the stroke was reduced by 1mm to 76.8mm, for a total capacity of 4987cc – a mere 13cc under the maximum allowed capacity. Although the actual cubic capacity was close to 5.0 litres, it was referred to as the 4.9 to differentiate it from the earlier 308 motors.

When did the Holden Commodore VK come out?

3) (VK), manufactured or sold in 1985, version for Australia 1985 Holden Commodore Executive Sedan 3.3 Litre Tri-Matic (aut. 3) (VK) specs

What are the specs of a VK Commodore?

Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres): 14.9 seconds Rear: Salisbury type rear axle, rigid axle, trailing arm with 5 links, panhard rod, progressive rate coil springs and telescopic shocks. Executive, Berlina and Calais: Power hydraulically assisted rack and pinion, turning circle 10.7 metres

What kind of engine does a 1984 VK have?

The 1984 VK was released with the 308ci (5044cc) or 5.0L V8 as it was more commonly referred to. This motor was available in 2 versions. The standard engine (L31 on option plate) featured the engine number prefix of VT, a continuation since the VB, and it was rated at 126kW@4400RPM, and 361Nm@2800RPM.