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1987 Holden Commodore Turbo Sedan (VL)

4dr Sedan

$18,700 MSRP
3.0L I-6 Turbo (RB30ET)
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
6.7 sec

0-60 mph

15.3 sec

@ 94 mph

Horsepower • Torque
201 hp

Power

218 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,921 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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1987 Holden Commodore Turbo Sedan (VL)
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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

1987

Make:

Holden

Model:

Commodore

Trim:

Turbo Sedan (VL)

Style:

4dr Sedan

Base Price:

$18,700

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,921 lbs

Length:

187.6 in.

Width:

67.8 in.

Height:

53.8 in.

Wheelbase:

105 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.37

Weight Distribution:

Front: 55.0% | Rear: 45.0%

MPG:

18 city / 28 hwy

Fuel:

16.6 gal. / 382 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

201 hp @ 5,600 rpm

Torque:

218 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm

Engine:

3.0L I-6 Turbo (RB30ET)

Displacement:

3 liters

Engine Config:

Front

Redline:

6,000 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

6.67 sec

0-60 mph:

7.09 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

18.21 sec

0-100 mph:

18.63 sec

60-130 mph:

34.63 sec

Top Speed:

140 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.97 sec @ 72.1 mph

¼ mile:

15.28 sec @ 93.7 mph

½ mile:

24 sec @ 112.4 mph

1 mile:

38.62 sec @ 128.6 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

205/65HR15

Rear Tires:

205/65HR15

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

5-speed Manual

Final Drive:

3.45

Gear Ratios

1: 3.58

2: 2.077

3: 1.36

4: 1

5: 0.76

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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