Saturday, October 16, 2010

Holden Commodore


    Australian tuner Walkinshaw Performance has unveiled a project with a supercharged engine as part of the opening of the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney. The showcar is based on a Holden Commodore Series II SS, fitted with the all-new WP 230 supercharger sourced from supplier, Edelbrock.

    This 2010 Holden Commodore Series II SS by Walkinshaw Performance package has again Walkinshaw 6.0 liters V8 engine found in the original vehicle and concluded that the Edelbrock 230 compressor exit, take challenging 617hp and 780 Nm of torque.

    The car also features uprated brakes, in the form of 378mm disc rotors up front and 365mm disc rotors on the rear. These are clamped by six-piston calipers front and rear. Other hardware changes include specially tuned Bilstein suspension, bespoke WP interior and embroidered seats, a Rockford Foscate audio system, and a body kit package including a carbon fibre rear lip spoiler.

    The WP Series II comes with a six-piston brake package, a suspension package developed with Bilstein, a specially commissioned Rockford Fosgate audio system and a 1987-style body kit.

    Packages, including the cost of a Holden Series II Commodore SS will begin at $ 99,990 Australian Dollars.


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    Press Release

    Walkinshaw Performance (WP) today unveiled a totally new and integrated product – with a unique supercharged engine – to be known as the WP Series II Supercar, as part of the opening of the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney.

    The showcar is based on a Holden Commodore Series II SS, fitted with the all-new WP 230 supercharger sourced from leading US auto supplier, Edelbrock.

    When combined with the existing Holden V8 engine this car develops 460 kW of power and 780 Nm of torque.

    “We’re celebrating the release of the WP Series II Supercar by producing just 23 examples, finished in Panorama Silver, the same colour which adorned the original ‘Walky’ when it debuted at the Sydney Motor show 23 years ago”.

    The WP Series II Supercar features;

    • Edelbrock E Force supercharger.
    • An all new front and rear brake package; six piston 378mm rotors at front and six piston 365mm rotors at the rear.
    • Upgraded and recalibrated suspension package developed with Bilstein.
    • A specially commissioned audio upgrade package from Rockford Fosgate,

    finished in Panorama Silver.

    Packages, including the cost of a Holden Series II Commodore SS will begin at $99,990

    Walkinshaw Holden Commodore Specs

    SERIES 2 SUPERCAR - SPECIFICATIONS
    Engine Specifications 6.0L 90-degree OHV V8. Cross flow cylinder heads. Twin knock control sensors.

    On-board diagnostics. Central plenum with individual symmetrical runners
    Walkinshaw Performance WP230 Supercharger
    Capacity (cc) 5967
    Compression ratio (:1) 10.4
    Power 460kW @6000rpm (ECE, kW)
    Torque 780Nm @ 3450rpm (ECE, Nm)
    Figure quoted using 98 RON (PULP)
    Transmission 6-speed manual transmission
    Gear Ratio 1st 3.01
    Gear Ratio 2nd 2.07
    Gear Ratio 3rd 1.43
    Gear Ratio 4th 1
    Gear Ratio 5th 0.71
    Gear Ratio 6th 0.57
    Final Drive Ratio 3.45
    Recommended petrol octane rating 98 RON PULP. Note that using 95RON (PULP) or lower will not cause any problems, but will result in
    slightly less engine performance and economy.

    Fuel tank capacity (L) 71
    Exhaust Hi-Flow 3” CatBack exhaust with 3” Bi-Modal Mufflers
    Unique WP Stepped design Steel Cat Header
    Walkinshaw Quad Billet Alloy Tips Exhaust Outlets
    Brakes Front - 378mm ‘S’ groove – deep annulus ventilated discs with WP 6-piston caliper
    Rear - 365mm ventilated disc with WP 6-piston caliper
    WP Braided Brake Line package
    Suspension - Front Bilstein mono tube inverted technology. 40mm outer tube. 36mm diameter digressive rate piston. Unique valve
    code. 10 independent deflection discs for bump and rebound. Separate bleed shims, check valves and support
    shims. Floating dividing piston providing physical separation between gas and oil. Damping forces generated
    within 1mm of deflection. Fully serviceable. Front suspension: Direct acting stabiliser bar. Coil spring.
    Suspension - Rear Bilstein mono tube technology. 50mm outer tube. 46mm diameter digressive rate piston. Unique valve code.
    11 independent deflection discs for bump and rebound. Separate bleed shims, check valves and support shims.
    Floating dividing piston providing physical separation between gas and oil. Damping forces generated within
    1mm of deflection. Fully serviceable. Rear suspension: Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension (IRS). Coil spring.
    Stabiliser bar.
    Steering Variable ratio rack and pinion
    Wheels 20” x 8.5” Walkinshaw Performance limited edition front alloy wheel with 245/35 R20 95Y tyre
    20” x 10.0” Walkinshaw Performance limited edition rear alloy wheel with 275/30 R20 97Y tyre
    Exterior Colour Panorama Silver
    WP Power Scoop
    Colour Coded Grille Insert
    Carbon Fibre Mirror Caps
    Carbon Fibre Lip Spoiler
    Interior Leather wrap premium multifunction steering wheel
    Touch-screen Holden-iQ System
    Walkinshaw Performance Embossed Front Headrest Covers
    WP 4piece floor mat set
    WP Embossed centre armrest
    WP door sills
    Limited Edition Build Badge Numbered 1-23
    Entertainment Walkinshaw Performance Rockford Fosgate Limited Edition Premium Audio Upgrade
    Limited Edition WP Multi Channel Amplifier
    Limited Edition WP Remote Subwoofer Control
    Limited Edition WP Grille and 500 Watt Dual Voice Coil 12” Subwoofer
    Limited Edition WP Custom Tuned Subwoofer Enclosure
    Limited Edition WP High Performance 6” Full Range Speakers in all doors
    VL SS GROUP A SV - SPECIFICATIONS
    ENGINE Configuration: V8
    Displacment (cc): 4987 \
    Bore x Stroke (mm): 101.6 x 76.8
    Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
    Power (kw): 180kw (Flywheel) @5200 rpm
    Torque (Nm): 380Nm (Flywheel) @ 4000 rpm
    ENGINE BLOCK Reinforced cylinder block
    4 bolt main bearing caps
    CYLINDER HEADS High flow intake ports
    Large intake & exhaust valves
    Sequenced intake / exhaust valve
    VALVE TRAIN Roller rocker arms
    Large diameter push rods
    Cast aluminium rocker covers
    Large diameter valve lifters
    CAMSHAFT New profile camshaft, driven by a double row timing chain
    AIR INTAKE Bonnet-top air intake
    Dual, progressively-linked throttle bodies
    High rise intake manifold with tuned length ram tubes, as designed for Group A racing
    FUEL SYSTEM Port fuel injection, Bosch injectors
    High pressure electric fuel pump
    IGNITION Electronic, controlled by a Delco engine management system
    Anti-knock sensor
    EXHAUST Extractor system, with tubular stainless steel manifold
    TRANSMISSION Borg Warner BT5G 5 speed manual gearbox
    Heavy duty clutch
    DIFFERENTIAL Final drive ratio: 3.08:1
    Limited slip diff with shot peened gears
    STEERING Variable ratio rack & pinion
    Variable assist power steering system
    SUSPENSION Sports suspension, including Bilstein ear gas pressure shock absorbers
    Bilstein front suspension strut inserts
    WHEELS & TYRES 16 x 7” alloy wheels, designed by Holden
    205x55 VR 16” Bridgestone RE71 tyres
    BRAKES Heavy duty four wheel disc brakes, using ventilated front disc with finned alloy caliper
    FUEL TANK Capacity: 83 litres
    Stone shield
    BODY Front air dam
    Bonnet - heat extractor vent & cold air intake
    Raised bonnet centre to accomodate higher engine profile
    Slotted side skirts to help remove air lift pressure from below body
    Revised rear deck lid, fenced by wrap around spoiler
    Front & rear fender flanges have been reworked for tyre clearence
    One colour Panorama silver body paint, including body colour bumper facias, door handles & side mouldings
    VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION SS Group A decals
    SV badging
    Limited edition vehicle number on ID plate
    Decal with Build number on dash (Passenger side)
    LUXURY FEATURES Air conditioning
    Central locking
    Power windows
    Cobra anti theft alarm with remote radio key
    AM / FM stereo system with electronic tune radio / cassette
    Four speakers
    Power Antenna
    Momo leather bound steering wheel
    Full instrumentation
    Digital clock
    New sports seats designed in Australia
    Tweed cloth & velour upholstery
    Drivers seat height adjuster
    Rear seat centre arm rest
    Rear seat reading lamps
    Cut pile carpet
    Tinted windows
    Centre console with 3 compartments & armrest
    Remote electric boot release
    Manual remote control exterior mirrors
    Driver’s left foot rest


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