What year is a VU Commodore?
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What year is a VU Commodore?
The launch of the 2001 VU utility marks the first completely new Holden utility since the VG model was released back in 1990. Where the VG utility was based around the then current VN Commodore, the all new VU range of utilities shares its roots with the VX Commodore passenger cars.
Did Holden make a VT ute?
The final series of Holden’s VT-generation was the VZ range, launched in August 2004. Holden’s main upgrade for the VZ’s was the introduction of an all-new Alloytec V6, replacing Holden’s previous Ecotec V6’s which had been in use since the 1995 launch of the VS Commodore.
What does SS stand for in Holden?
Super Sport
CarsGuide. 22 Feb 2013 • 2 min read. 3 Comments. The SS (Super Sport) name for the Holden Commodore rebadged as a Chevrolet has been condemned by a Hebrew newspaper as having a Nazi reference — and threatened with being banned from entry.
What engine is in a VU Commodore?
The VU Maloo featured the same LS1 5.7 litre V8 engine as in the VX ClubSport with 255 kW (342 hp). Mirroring the sedan range, the HSV VU ute was now also available as Maloo R8, which featured standard ‘Performance’ brakes and a hard tonneau cover with raised rear wing.
Are Holden Utes legal in the US?
Thanks to our strict import laws, you can’t bring something like a Nissan Skyline R-34 or a newer Holden Ute into the country, since vehicles not originally sold here must be 25 years or older before they can be legally imported.
How much horsepower does a VT Commodore have?
Engineering
| Engine | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|
| 3791 cc Ecotec V6 | 147 kW (197 hp) | 304 N⋅m (224 lb⋅ft) |
| 3791 cc Supercharged Ecotec V6 | 171 kW (229 hp) | 375 N⋅m (277 lb⋅ft) |
| 4987 cc V8 | 179 kW (240 hp) | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) |
| 4987 cc HSV V8 | 195 kW (261 hp) | 430 N⋅m (317 lb⋅ft) |
What cars have 3.8 supercharged?
The turbo 3.8 liter was used in the following vehicles:
- 1978–1987 Buick Regal Sport Coupe, T-Type, Grand National, Base T, Limited T, Turbo T, and GNX.
- 1978–1980 Buick LeSabre Sport Coupe.
- 1979–1980 Buick Century Turbo Coupe & Sedan.
- 1979–1985 Buick Riviera S-Type, T-Type and less than 100 Convertibles.
Can I import a Holden to the US?
