Holden Commodore VR
Reviewed by Unique Cars and Parts
Our Rating: 1
Introduction
The VR Series was more than a simple facelift of
the VP, the only body panels being carried over being
the roof and door skins.
The shape was now softer and
more
aerodynamic, and with additions such as the first
Australian built car to offer a driver's airbag, the
VR was unquestionably superior in every department
over previous iterations.
While the newly introduced Acclaim (and Calais) had the air-bag fitted as standard
equipment, it was made available across the range at
a (for the time) extremely affordable $990.
To further improve safety, webbing clamps were fitted
to the front seats, while a lap/sash seat belt was
provided for the centre rear passenger. The Acclaim
also boasted ABS and IRS as standard.
There was also a new electronic
automatic transmission,
and a new engine/auto computer module (IPCM 6) which,
boasting a larger capacity memory module which proved
considerably faster than the previous model.
Now standard on all models were the body computer, power mirrors,
tachometer and gas bonnet struts.
There was a new security system, and some minor improvements
to the V6, making the engine both smoother and marginally
more powerful, while reducing fuel consumption.
The
interior benefited from a softer looking dash and instrument
panel, a smaller diameter
steering wheel, while the
VR was now fitted with a tilt/telescopic
steering column
adjustment.
The VR Series II was introduced in September 1994,
and boasted a plethora of improvements such as
- Convex passenger side rear mirror
- Speed Alert
- Warning chime for handbrake on
- Fuel low warning light and chimes
- Superior cloth trim
- Red trim on the boot rather than grey (Executive
only)
- Black grill inserts (Executive)
- Series II badges under the front side indicators
- V8 optioned cars were fitted with a different starter
motor
- New exhaust manifold for V6 models (in an attempt
to make it quiet
Most revered (apart from HSV models) was the SS, naturally
enough fitted with the 5.0 litre V8, although you could
option it with a HSV enhanced unit good for 185kW.
The SS featured an integrated brake light within the
rear wing, along with an
aerodynamically designed rear
bumper. The grille was blacked out, and featured red
highlights, while fog-lamps were integrated into the
front bumper.
For the upmarket Holden’s the VR Statesman’s
received new front and rear end treatments, now clearly
differentiating them from the rest of the Commodore
range. While the V6 was made available to the Statesman
with the VQ series, with the VR series Holden now made
it also available to the Caprice.
Went to turn on ignition & nothing no spark at all
Check battery it's not it and spark plugs
VS-ALL-THE-WAY
S-pack beats a XR-6 and the SS beats the XR-8 let alone the GTS
ive seen it. first hand from inside the ford
make me an offer and this spot is yours!
Just admit it the FALCON was TOWING U in the drag and your vr was ON A TRAILER being towed by a falcon support car in the rally!!
AND the burnout comp well lets say all that SMOKE wasnt COMING FROM YOUR VR,s rear wheels it was coming from the ENGINE BAY!
u just to like to think u won that competion
Ford rules.
AND U KNOW IT!
and re read my comment if ur smart U miGHT NOtice SOMEthinG!!
Firstly: The Ford motor has a far superior bottom end compared to a V6. Look at the power and Torque curvs of the two motors. The ford motor is already pumping out beans at 2.5 K
A holden motor has the strenghts and weaknesses inherent to a V6. It has more power (although it doesn't have more power than a ford motor because it's smaller) and it doesnt have as much torque. Thats why you see all these Old grandpas towing caravans hooked to the back of EF and EL Fairmonts and LTD's. It's because they have bucket loads of torque. Bottom line is i'd rather be towing something in a Falcon than a commodore.
Secondly, I doubt that you beat BA's. Look above, the VR commodore produces 130kW, by comparison an EF produces 157 kw. Sure the falcon is a good 200 kg heavier ( due to the extra reinforcing in the roof i might add to make it more resistant to damage from rolling) But an EF has waaaaaayy more torque as well.
For example the following: 357Nm @ 3000 rpm.
Compared to this a VR has
295 Nm @ 3200 RPM
So, not only does it have less torque, it's also reached later in the rev range.
And this is only an EF. I call bull *** that you beat BA's. Considering a car that is probably 12 years older I can't see how this is supposed to happen. It's like comparing a VK to a VR. There is no comparision.
you tube this 59 chevy vs 2009 chevy malibu.
you will see clearly that old is not allways better, but some times better looking and lass reliable ,
note parts for old cars is becoming as hard as the price you pay for the car itself, good luck.
my nephew went and brought a ford six then turbo'ed it . we have worked out is far cheaper just buying the turbo version and getting resale value back on a real model not mock , but gho with what you feel as its your life n money, and maybe your girlfriend will be mine after she gets bored with you screaming at your mock job not the real deal. thanks for your time , thanks shano,
you 2 are the biggest hero's out hey
racing 6's in your big 8's
grow some balls and race some other 8's or have you both got small man syndrome lol
FOR CRUISING AND THATS ALL I WANT IT FOR.COULDNT CARE LESS IF ITS FAST OR GETS BEAT BY OTHER CARS.
GO HOLDEN 8'S!
Ef is a peice of crap !! luke u wouldnt know a good car if it backed over you.
fact is there are still far more ef / els on the road than these buckets of junk