80's Want

by "CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
Published 04/13/2017 at 11:24

Tags: Holden ; Commodore ; HDT ; VC ; VE ; Australia
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The Holden Commodore (VC) HDT

In late 1979, Holden pulled out of touring car racing after two years of domination by the LX Torana A9X SS hatchback. In 1980, this led to Peter Brock buying the Holden Dealer Team (HDT), though without Holden funding was needed to continue racing and development. This led to the creation of a modified VC Commodore, tuned and styled under the direction of Peter Brock who established HDT Special Vehicles, not only to produce enhanced versions of the Commodore but as a way of funding the race team. The result was a luxury-performance version of the VC Commodore, to be sold through select Holden dealers throughout Australia as the HDT Commodore. The HDT Commodore was powered by an HDT tuned 5.0-litre V8 engine, producing 160 kW (210 hp) at 4500 rpm. The HDT Commodore was a limited edition vehicle, with exactly 500 production models produced. These only sold with a choice of three colours (Palais White, Firethorn Red or Tuxedo Black) to pay homage to Marlboro, HDT’s main sponsor at the time.

Factory Specs

Engine: 5.044 Litre (308 Cubic Inch) HDT modified pushrod V8

Overhead valves - 2 valves per cylinder

Bore x Stroke (mm): 101.6 x 77.8

Compression Ratio: 9.2:1

Maximum Power (DIN): 160kW @ 4500rpm

Maximum Torque (DIN): 450Nm @ 2800rpm

Induction: 4 barrel Rochester Carburettor and port matched inlet manifold. HDT Cold Air induction system with chrome air cleaner lid.

Transmission: M21 4-speed manual or TH350 3-speed automatic.

M21 Ratios:
First: 2.54
Second: 1.83
Third: 1.38
Fourth: 1.00
Final Drive: 3.36

Automatic Ratios:  
First: 2.48
Second: 1.48
Third: 1.00
Final Drive: 3.08

Clutch: Single Dry Plate (Torque Convertor in Auto’s) Steering:

Type: Power assisted rack and pinion
Ratio: 15.8:1
Turns lock to lock: 3.3

Suspension:

Front: Fully independent. Macpherson struts with coil springs and anti-roll bar.

Rear: Live axle located by trailing arms and Panhard rod. Coil springs and anti-roll bar.

Brakes:

Split circuit hydraulic system with power booster
Front: 268mm ventilated discs
Rear: 258mm discs

Wheels & Tyres: 15 x 7 inch Irmscher alloy with Uniroyal Steel ER60H15

Performance:

Standing Start
0-60km/h: 3.8 seconds
0-100km/h: 8.4 seconds
400m: 16.1 seconds

Fuel Tank: 63 Litres.

Number Built: 500

Prices: Base Price: $19800 Manual, $20000 Automatic

Kerb Mass: 1400kg.

Features: VC SL/E grille with chrome outer edges, Wooden HDT Gearknob (manual), Momo leather bound steering wheel with Brock’s signature and the vehicles Build Number, ‘water trough’ style rear spoiler, wheel arch flares, front air dam, HDT Cold air induction, dual tip exhaust and red/white/black striping (deleted by some buyers).

Of course the retro VE HDTs are super cool too!

Replies (2)

"itschrome" (itschrome)
04/13/2017 at 11:33, STARS: 1

Please I ask you to refrain from reminding me on the awesome shit from a GM brand that we didn’t get here in the states. It makes me sad... Thank you..

"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
04/13/2017 at 11:50, STARS: 0

Dude. Don’t even. I want all of Holden! And yet GM is retarded and is closing their doors.