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The Holden VT Commodore, Berlina, plus Calais are the tenth iteration of the Holden Commodore, a full-size automobile built by Holden, the Australian subsidiary of General Motors.The VT Commodore was called because the Wheels Car of the Year for 1997,

The Holden VT Commodore, Berlina, plus Calais are the tenth iteration of the Holden Commodore, a full-size automobile built by Holden, the Australian subsidiary of General Motors. Released inside 1997, the VT was up-to-date because a element of the VT II revision inside 1999, before being changed by the VX model inside 2000.
The VT Commodore was called because the Wheels Car of the Year for 1997, the VT being the 4th Commodore series with have claimed the yearly honor. It found prepared approval inside the marketplace because various customers steered away within the Ford AU Falcon, becoming the greatest marketing Commodore with date plus cementing its destination because first inside Australian sales.

The VT was an all-new Commodore established inside August 1997, the outcome of the $600 million invest by Holden because the firm moved with reinforce its position because first carmaker inside the nation.
The VR plus VS Commodores before it had been perfectly accepted by customers as well as the VT built found on the achievement of those 2 models.
HoldenÂ’s styling boss, Mike Simcoe, hit the jackpot with all the VT, designing a elegant form which had a hint of sportiness. With a longer wheelbase plus wider track it had perfectly balanced proportions plus an aggressive stance found on the road. The smooth dynamic front end flowed from with a significant rump, as well as for when the body was permitted with hug the wheels inside a method thatÂ’s usually just associated with BMW.
With the present VY Commodore another facelift of the form initially introduced with all the VT, the VT has not yet dated plus nevertheless looks wise. Many even rate its easier lines plus elegant form more appealing than the unique auto.
The all-new VT body was stronger plus more rigid which any Holden before it, plus which translated into improved crash security, more sensitive handling plus better total refinement.
Safety of the VT was additionally boosted by the fitment of the driver’s airbag because standard over all models – a passenger airbag was optional – pyrotechnic seat belt pretensioners which worked inside tandem with all the airbag, along with a lap/sash belt for the centre passenger inside the back seat.
Security updates including remote deadlock launch, free-turning door lock cylinders, a steering column lock that has been tailored with slip whenever forced, plus an immobiliser prepared the VT harder with take.
Engine options included HoldenÂ’s 5.0-litre V8 along with a supercharged V6, nevertheless the 3.8-litre ECOTEC V6, that gave it a great amount of punch, delivered the main source of energy inside the VT. Boasting a energy peak of 147 kW at 5200 revs, plus maximum torque of 304 Nm at 3600 revs, the fuel-injected overhead valve 90-degree V6 might force the VT from standstill with 100 km/h inside 8.5 seconds.
There became a choice of the five-speed guide gearbox or perhaps a four-speed electronic car transmission, with drive from the back wheels.
The VT project was the result of a A$600 million development programme which spanned over half a decade. The fresh model sported a rounded outdoor body shell, improved dynamics, plus several firsts for an Australian-built automobile. A stronger body structure, 25 % stiffer than the VS improved crash protection.
As with past Commodore models, Holden looked with Opel inside Germany for a donor automobile. The proposal was with take the Omega B plus broaden the vehicle’s width plus mechanical setup for nearby conditions. In the early days, Holden considered adopting the Omega because is, protect for the motors plus transmissions, plus even reskinning the existing next generation architecture. Later on, the VT bodywork spawned a hot generation of Statesman plus Caprice limousines. Holden even went because far because resurrecting the iconic Monaro coupé within the 1960s plus 1970s. The revived Monaro attracted broad attention following being shown because a concept vehicle at Australian car shows inside 1998, plus it drew a big waiting list following manufacturing began. The Monaro was introduced with the Australian marketplace inside 2001.

Suspension was by MacPherson Strut at the front plus semi-trailing arm independent at the back, plus there was clearly a sports suspension choice accessible at additional expense.
Brakes were discs all round, with ABS accessible because an additional expense way, plus steering was force assisted.
Velour trim became a feature of the comfortable interior, that showcased fresh ergonomically crafted seating plus improved instrument panel.
All models had force height change for the driverÂ’s seat, pillow tilt change, trip computer, force mirrors plus remote boot launch.
Air-conditioning, anti-lock brakes, traction control, passenger airbag, force windows, CD player were all accessible at additional expense.
The Acclaim was prepared with appeal with private customers, plus boasted double airbags, anti-lock brakes plus car trans because standard, yet air-conditioning stayed an additional expense way.

The VT heralded the fitment of semi-trailing arm independent back suspension because standard over the range. But, whenever initially carried over, the European shape was simplified with all the reduction of the toe control link, standard equipment found on the six-cylinder Omega because 1987. This enabled distortions with the suspension camber angle plus toe beneath thick weight, commonly occurring throughout thick towing or whenever going over undulated surfaces, leading with excessive back tyre wear. Holden's performance arm HSV re-added the toe control link found on the flagship GTS 300 model, based found on the Series II update. The supercharged V6 was uprated with 171 kilowatts within the past VS model. For the Series I, the supercharged engine was optional found on the S, SS, plus Calais trims. The supercharged V6 accessibility was revised for the Series II. No longer accessible found on the SS, it became optional found on the Berlina plus standard fitment of the Calais, though the naturally aspirated adaptation might be specified because a "delete option". Safety smart, side airbags became a choice for the Acclaim plus high models inside 1998, a initial for Holden.

The VT range was introduced with six trim degrees plus 2 body designs. The model lineup consisted of:
Commodore Executive sedan plus wagon
Commodore Acclaim sedan plus wagon
Commodore S sedan
Commodore SS sedan
Berlina sedan plus wagon
Calais sedan
Special editions
Commodore 50th Anniversary sedan plus wagon
Calais 50th Anniversary sedan
Commodore Equipe sedan
Commodore Olympic Edition sedan plus wagon
Calais International sedan
Although regarded as piece of the “VT Commodore” range, the Berlina plus Calais models were not badged or advertised because Commodores.

Better shape integrity plus improved build standard indicate which VTs usually stand up perfectly inside service plus many with be tight with limited squeaks plus rattles.
Look for oil leaks within the engine, that is inclined with leakage within the back principal oil seal, oil pan plus front timing cover seal.
Oil leaks are furthermore a condition within the energy steering pump plus rack thus have a superior look below the vehicle.
Rear tyre wear is excellent with all the independent back suspension of the VT. This really is more of the issue with vehicles driven by the V8 engine, especially when theyÂ’re driven difficult because they are. ItÂ’s not these a issue with all the V6 considering the vehicles mostly arenÂ’t driven because difficult, however the tyre wear issue became a main bonus for Holden with introduce the much required additional toe-link, or Control Link, found on the back suspension of the VX Series II.
The appealing interior trim stands up perfectly with the ravages of the harsh Aussie sunlight plus thereÂ’s small condition there.

The ECOTEC V6 stayed the same nevertheless, it received an up-to-date tune which created the Series II of the V6 somewhat quicker than the Series I. The VT had lost a few of the performance of the VS due with the substantial fat heighten, and therefore can match neither its predecessor, or, many importantly, its competitor: the AU Falcon.
This 1999 update changed the venerable Holden 5.0 litre V8 engine with a unique 5.7 litre Gen III V8 sourced within the United States. The VT II inside Gen III V8 guise was stated by Wheels magazine inside 1999 with function as the quickest Australian vehicle ever. The V8 was detuned with 220 kilowatts within the authentic adaptation, however, might obtain incremental energy updates with 250 kilowatts throughout its amount of time in the Commodore. Cosmetically, the Series II VT changed amber signal lenses with well-defined lenses for both the side plus back turn signals. This was earlier just accessible found on the pre-Series II Calais. The up-to-date Calais furthermore introduced a chrome strip found on the boot garnish.

• sturdy fresh auto sales signifies a great amount of choice for utilized automobile customers.
• modern look without the modern automobile price.
• perfectly prepared Acclaim the greatest choice with standard car, airbags plus anti-lock brakes.
• sturdy rigid body signifies limited squeaks plus rattles inside elder vehicles.
• punchy performance from 3.8-litre V6.

The advantageous information for selected customers is the fact that there are a great amount of VTs sitting about inside dealer yards, plus which signifies thereÂ’s not merely a lot of choice with regards with color, trim plus choices, nevertheless thereÂ’s additionally the opportunity with beat the costs down with dealers wanting with move vehicles about.
Base Executive V6 guide sedans from 1997 may have completed between 100,000 plus 140,000 km plus are valued between $12,500 plus $15,000. The same automobile with car is value regarding $500 more, with wagons carrying a premium of about $1000.
The well-equipped Acclaim is the greatest choice plus early examples is priced between $15,000 plus $18,000.
Later vehicles integrated 1999 before the June introduction of the VT Series II must usually have between 75,000 plus 95,000 km found on the odometer. Executive V6 guide sedans are valued at between $13,500 plus $16,500, with autos $500 higher priced. Wagons is priced regarding $1000 high when Acclaims usually carry a sticker between $16,000 plus $19,000.

Fuel injection is a program for admitting gas into an internal combustion engine. It has become the main gas delivery program employed inside automotive machines, having changed carburetors throughout the 1980s plus 1990s. A range of injection systems have existed because the earliest use of the internal combustion engine.
The main difference between carburetors plus gas injection is the fact that gas injection atomizes the gas by forcibly pumping it from the little nozzle beneath significant stress, whilst a carburetor relies about suction produced by intake air accelerated by the Venturi tube with draw the gas into the airstream.
Modern gas injection systems are made particularly for the kind of gas being utilized. Some systems are made for several grades of gas. Most gas injection systems are for gasoline or diesel applications.

The initially commercial electronic gas injection program was Electrojector, developed by the Bendix Corporation plus was available from American Motors Corporation inside 1957. The Rambler Rebel, showcased AMC's hot 327 cu inside engine. The Electrojector was a choice plus rated at 288 bhp. The EFI yielded peak torque 500 rpm lower than the equal carburetored engine The Rebel Owners Manual described the shape plus procedure of the brand-new program.. The expense of the EFI way was US$395 plus it was accessible about 15 June 1957. Electrojector's teething difficulties meant just pre-production vehicles were thus equipped: therefore, few vehicles thus equipped were ever available plus none were produced accessible with the public. The EFI program inside the Rambler ran fine inside warm weather, nevertheless suffered difficult beginning inside cooler temperatures.
Chrysler available Electrojector found on the 1958 Chrysler 300D, DeSoto Adventurer, Dodge D-500 plus Plymouth Fury, arguably the initial series-production vehicles loaded with an EFI program. It was jointly designed by Chrysler plus Bendix. The early electronic components were not equal with the rigors of underhood service, nonetheless, plus were too slow with continue with all the demands of "found on the fly" engine control. Most of the 35 cars initially thus equipped were field-retrofitted with 4-barrel carburetors. The Electrojector patents were subsequently available with Bosch.
Bosch developed an electronic gas injection program, called D-Jetronic, that was initially employed found on the VW 1600TL/E inside 1967. This became a speed/density program, utilizing engine speed plus intake manifold air density with calculate "air mass" flow rate and therefore gas needs. This program was adopted by VW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Citroën, Saab, plus Volvo. Lucas certified the program for creation with Jaguar. Bosch superseded the D-Jetronic program with all the K-Jetronic plus L-Jetronic systems for 1974, though several vehicles continued utilizing D-Jetronic for the following years. In 1970, the Isuzu 117 Coupé was introduced with a Bosch-supplied D-Jetronic gas injected engine available just inside Japan.


Chevrolet Cosworth Vega engine showing Bendix electronic gas injection.
The Cadillac Seville was introduced inside 1975 with an EFI program produced by Bendix plus modelled especially carefully about Bosch's D-Jetronic. L-Jetronic initially appeared found on the 1974 Porsche 914, plus utilizes a mechanical airflow meter which produces a signal which is proportional with "air volume". This approach needed more sensors with measure the atmospheric stress plus temperature, with eventually calculate "air mass". L-Jetronic was generally adopted about European vehicles of which period, along with a limited Japanese models a brief time later.
In Japan, the Toyota Celica utilized electronic, multi-port gas injection inside the optional 18R-E engine inside January 1974. Nissan available electronic, multi-port gas injection inside 1975 with all the Bosch L-Jetronic program selected inside the Nissan L28E engine plus installed inside the Nissan Fairlady Z, Nissan Cedric, as well as the Nissan Gloria. Toyota shortly followed with all the same development inside 1978 found on the 4M-E engine installed inside the Toyota Crown, the Toyota Supra, as well as the Toyota Mark II. In the 1980s, the Isuzu Piazza, as well as the Mitsubishi Starion added gas injection because standard equipment, developed individually with both businesses history of diesel driven machines. 1981 saw Mazda provide gas injection inside the Mazda Luce with all the Mazda FE engine, plus inside 1983, Subaru available gas injection inside the Subaru EA81 engine installed inside the Subaru Leone. Honda followed inside 1984 with their own program, called PGM-FI inside the Honda Accord, as well as the Honda Vigor utilizing the Honda ES3 engine.
The limited creation Chevrolet Cosworth Vega was introduced inside March 1975 utilizing a Bendix EFI program with pulse-time manifold injection, 4 injector valves, an electronic control device, five independent sensors plus 2 gas pumps. The EFI program was developed with meet stringent emission control specifications plus marketplace demands for a technologically advanced sensitive car. 5000 hand-built Cosworth Vega motors were yielded however just 3,508 vehicles were available by 1976.
In 1980, Motorola introduced the initial electronic engine control device, the EEC III. Its integrated control of engine functions is today the standard approach for gas injection systems