Holden has taken the covers off the quickest, most
powerful, most advanced Commodore ever built, the Holden Commodore VFII.
VFII introduces a new 6.2-litre LS3 engine to all V8
models, along with numerous upgrades including bi-modal exhaust, mechanical
sound enhancer and all-new styling cues.
Making its debut at a special, custom-built Commodore
Gallery at the brand's headquarters in Port Melbourne, Holden today celebrated
37 years of Commodore by bringing together more than 30 Commodores, from one of
the very first 1978 VB Commodores, to concepts, exports and motorsport heroes,
illustrating the history and evolution of Australia's favourite car.
The 2016 Commodore VFII is equipped with the powerful
LS3 6.2-litre V8 engine and delivers 304kW of power and an exhilarating 570Nm
of torque, ensuring that this is the quickest Commodore ever.
An engine of this caliber deserves a pure V8
soundtrack, so Holden engineers developed a distinct and fitting engine sound;
the result of endless hours of local testing and courtesy of a newly introduced
bi-modal exhaust with unique Holden designed "Baillie Tip" and
mechanical sound enhancer.
Building on the performance of the LS3 V8 engine,
Holden's track focused, top of the range, SSV Redline sees the introduction of
Brembo brakes on all four wheels, providing exceptional braking performance
under all conditions and specifically designed to perform under closed circuit
and track day conditions.
"We
made a commitment to keep this iconic car exciting and relevant for Australian
motorists, and that is exactly what we have done. This is the vehicle that our
Commodore customers have been asking for," said Mr. Bernhard.
"Commodore
VFII is powerful and refined, it will evoke emotion in its driver and exhibits
all of the hallmarks Commodore has become renowned for over the years.
"Commodore
represents 37-years of innovation, performance and technological advancements
and has earned its place as Holden's longest-standing and most successful
nameplate.
"Holden's
design, engineering and manufacturing teams have produced the best Commodore
ever - a vehicle that truly lives up to its reputation and one that the entire
company is incredibly proud of.
"This is
the reason Holden is committed to ensuring we will continue to have engineering
and design input into Commodore, and every other Holden vehicle in our range,
for generations to come."
In addition to
being the most powerful Commodore ever, VFII also boasts the exceptional
refinement and handling that Holden has become famous for. Tuned at Holden's
Lang Lang proving ground and tested across Australia, VFII's revised FE3 rear
sports suspension increases ride comfort whilst retaining its sharp handling.
Holden's Lead
Development Engineer, Amelinda Watt, said the extensive development work
combined with Holden's Australian expertise ensured the new engine, sound and
handling was unique and thrilling.
"The new
6.2-litre LS3 engine and its distinctive sound character is the result of years
of hard work, testing, developing and evaluating this vehicle and I'm so proud
of the end result," said Ms. Watt.
"This is
absolutely the best car we have ever engineered and we are confident we are
giving all our customers a compelling reason to put the latest Commodore in
their driveway. We know that they will enjoy driving VFII as much as we enjoyed
creating it."
The
introduction of functional hood vents and fascia ducts were developed by Holden
engineers with support from Melbourne's Monash University wind tunnel,
improving aerodynamics around the front corners of the vehicle.
Hood vents, a
stunning new front fascia as well as the introduction of clear lens tail lamps
on sedan models and new LED tail lamps on all Sportwagon models gives VFII a
more aggressive exterior to match the LS3 V8 under the bonnet.
Holden Commodore VFII goes on sale in October 2015 with demand for the unbridled V8 variant expected to be extremely strong.
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