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How fast does a VL Turbo go?

How fast does a VL Turbo go?

The stock Commodore Turbo put in a time of 15.28 seconds for the standing 400 metres, running out to a top speed of 206 km/h.

What Turbo is on a VL Commodore?

With the 150 kilowatts (200 hp) 3.0-litre turbocharged engine being the performance flagship, Holden marketed the V8 as ideal for towing due to its low-down torque characteristics.

What does BT1 mean on a Commodore?

BT1 – national police pack.

What year did the VL Commodore come out?

1986
The following background explains the strengths and weaknesses of the VL Commodore (launched in March 1986 then replaced in August 1988 by the VN series) as age catches up with it.

Did VL Calais come out manual?

Most VLs were SL or Executive models and came with the six-cylinder engine and four-speed automatic transmission. A five-speed manual was available as well, but not to buyers of the V8-engined cars that joined the range in October 1986, who had to make do with the old-style Trimatic.

Can you turbo a RB30?

No worries to turbo an NA RB30, I drove mine around for over 2 years including skidpan days, towing and normal driving, using the NA injectors and ECU running standard boost on a T3 and 98 PULP. Provided your motor is healthy you should have no problems doing the same.

How much does it cost to Turbo a VL?

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Price $31,460* Price Guide (EGC) Number of Gears 5
Badge Turbo Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Series VL FuelType Petrol – Unleaded ULP
Body Sedan Recommended RON Rating 91
No. Doors 4 Release Year 1987

How can you tell if a car is a ex police car?

Look at your compliance plate, or at your rego papers, if it’s an ex cop car it’ll be a BT1. ALso the speedo has exact incriments on the dash too……. little dashes between the actual speed.

What is BT1 police mode?

police mode enables the digital speedo, that is all, no black ops menus, no extra kilowatts. if ex cop car should already be turned on.

Are VK and VL doors the same?

vb-vl doors are interchangeable (only differences are the cosmetic trims and mirrors). VB to VL front doors are the same. VB to VH rear doors are the same but VK and VL doors are different around the window frame to VB VH. They will fit on but you will have a big gap around the top.

Is the Holden Commodore VL a turbo car?

But in a bang-for-buck scenario you couldn’t better the RB30ET engine, designed and built by Nissan to GM’s specification, in turbo form. This engine was a turbo version of the 114 kW RB30 unit introduced with the VL range, not a turbo conversion.

When did the Holden Commodore come out in Australia?

Holden Commodore (VL) The Holden Commodore (VL) is a mid-size car that was produced by the Australian manufacturer Holden from 1986 to 1988.

When was the last year for the VL Commodore?

The VL Commodore represented a substantial makeover of the VK, and would be the last of the mid-size Commodores until 2018. The designers sought to soften the lines for the VL, rounding off the panels and introducing a small tail spoiler built into the boot lid.

What are the specs of a VL Commodore?

In the spacious interior there’s new instrumentation and controls, new seating and an even higher level of refinement, and whisper quiet ride. The performance is smooth and effortless, with Radial Tuned Suspension providing road-holding and sheer drivability unmatched by any car in this class.