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Models The VT series was officially announced on 26 August 1997 and went on sale on 5 September replacing the. SS sedanSeries II With the VT Series II upgrade of 1999, the Ecotec V6 remained structurally unchanged, but it received an updated tune that made the car slightly faster than the original version. The availability of the supercharged V6 changed by no longer being available on the Commodore SS and becoming optional on the Berlina, but standard on the Calais (although the naturally aspirated version could be specified as a 'delete option'). The venerable 5.0-litre Holden V8 was instead replaced by a new 5.7-litre V8 sourced from the United States. (The LS1 engine was manufactured at the St Catharines GM powertrain factory which is in Ontario in Canada).
First thing you do is remove the fuel cap; this takes the pressure from the tank. This is important for when you take off the fuel filter from the hoses. Then you open the bonnet and find the 'fuse and electrical centre'. That is just on the left wall, on mine, a VT. Under the lid of it you will find a map to the 'fuel pump relay.
The VT II in Gen III V8 guise was claimed by in 1999 to be the fastest Australian car ever. The V8 was detuned to 220 kW (300 hp) from the original version, but would receive incremental power upgrades to 250 kW (340 hp) throughout its time in the Commodore.Cosmetically, all Series II VT models received slightly revised wheel covers and alloys, front grilles (silver accents on the base models and thicker horizontal chrome bars on Berlina and Calais) as well as clear side and rear lenses (as fitted on the 1997–1999 VT Calais) instead of the previous. The updated Calais now also featured a chrome strip across the garnish above the number plate, to distinguish it from the lower model variants.
The (VT II) Calais featured a chrome strip across the garnish, just above the number plateHolden Ute Unlike in the case of its other new generation, which saw Holden release a version concurrent to other mainstream body shapes, a VT utility version was never developed. Instead, Holden continued to sell the utility version until December 2000, at which time the was released.
This vehicle was based on the long wheelbase platform of the, itself launched in October 2000 as the first significant of the VT series.HSV range. HSV Clubsport (VT)Launched in 1997, the HSV VT Clubsport was much larger and heavier than its predecessors. Critics noted that its engine, a 5.0-litre V8 (producing 195 kW (265 PS; 261 hp)), was also available as an option on the Commodore SS, making the Clubsport less exclusive and desirable. The VT Clubsport did feature many luxury features, including a CD player, steering wheel, front seats and foglights.The VT Series II was released in 1999 to replace the standard Clubsport. It featured a new 5.7-litre V8 LS1 Gen III engine, sourced from GM Powertrain, producing 250 kW (340 PS; 335 hp). Production ceased in 2000.
HSV Senator (VT) sedanIntroduced in 1997, the VT Senator Signature gained the larger all-new bodyshell of the VT Commodore and also heralded the introduction of a Senator Signature for the first time into the HSV range. An upgraded 195 kW (261 hp) 5.0-litre and 220 kW (295 hp) 5.7-litre V8 engines were offered. The VT Senator Signature came standard with speed-sensitive steering which would act in different ways depending on the road and surrounding conditions and luxury suspension tuned featuring Monroe Sensatrac. Appearance differed from other HSV models with the use of a chrome single-slat grille, side skirts, front fog lamps and 10-spoke, 17-inch alloy wheels. The suspension was lowered, with leather seats and woodgrain standard throughout the Senator Signature.The steering featured the Variatronic power assisted technology. The independent rear suspension and luxury front and rear Sensatrac variable rate dampers fitted made for smooth ride control and high speed stability.
Additionally, HSV added complementary special features which were for the driver rather than the car, such as a torch, wheel nut cap remover and a multi-purpose pen knife. The VT Series II introduced a new 5.7-litre V8 which produced 250 kW (335 hp) and 473 N⋅m (349 lb⋅ft).A choice of two transmissions were offered a 6-speed manual and 4-speed automatic. Front and side airbags, climate control air-conditioning and traction control are some of the features that come as standard. By activating a certain button in the cabin labelled 'power' the automatic transmission holds the gears in longer, this gives the car more acceleration power.
Storage wise the cabin offers, pockets behind the seats, door pockets, a large glove box and a console bin plus the larger boot.The Senator Signature Estate Wagon had two versions available with this version the 195i and the 220i these was known by the badges found on the rear. The numbers that were chosen was to illustrate the power the cars had. Some of the optional features included an upgraded braking system, rain sensing wipers and luxury tuned suspension. Leather featured heavily throughout the vehicle and dual climate control was to enhance comfort for the passengers throughout the large wagon. A special entertainment audio system is only available as an extra option it includes a Premium audio pack with 350 kilowatt power amp and 6 stack CD.
There is an optional Coulson 'performance' front seating which is for extra comfort. The wheels are 10-spoke, 17-inch alloy wheels. Exports Exports of the VT to the Middle East, rebadged as the Chevrolet Lumina, began in 1998.In addition, also imported the VT as the from October 1998 to replace the same-named predecessor that was a rebadged. The Brazilian model sold as a single-specification CD model, based on the Holden Calais automatic powered by the Ecotec 3.8-litre V6 engine.
The VT II model came to Brazil in December 1999. VT Omega sales ended in 2001 when replaced by the VX-based model, as announced on 18 May 2001. Production Production of all VTs between August 1997 and August 2000 totalled 303,895 units. Of these, some 100,000 units were sold in the first 22 months leading up to the release of the VT Series II in June 1999, and 33,428 were exported.