Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, the rear-wheel drive VY Commodore was powered by 3.8-litre V6, supercharged 3.9-litre V6 and and 5.7-litre V8 engines. As per the table below, the VY.I Commodore range initially consisted Executive, Acclaim, S, SV8 and SS variants.
Holden VY Commodore Specifications, Holden Commodore (VY) – Wikipedia, Review: Holden VY Commodore (2002-04), VY Series Specifications. Engines: 3.8L V6: ECOTEC 3800; 3.8L Supercharged V6: Supercharged ECOTEC 3800; 5.7L V8: GenIII LS1 V8; 5.7L V8: High Output 235kW V8; 5.7L V8: High Output 245kW V8; Transmissions: 5 speed manual (V6 only): Getrag; 6 speed manual (V8 only): T56; 4 speed automatic: GM 4L60E; Suspension: Front: MacPherson strut.
All specifications, performance and fuel economy data of Holden Commodore Executive V8 Sedan (225 kW / 306 PS / 302 hp), edition of the year 2002 up to September 2002 for Australia , including acceleration times 0-60 mph, 0-100 mph, 0-100 km/h, 0-200 km/h, quarter mile time, top speed, mileage and fuel economy, power-to-weight ratio, dimensions, drag coefficient, etc.
The tested model of Holden Commodore VY was introduced in 2002. A seat belt reminder and a minor change to the rear doors were introduced in April 2003. An upgraded rear door was used in the side impact test. The Holden Commodore VY scored 12.79 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well.
