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Summer 2011 Inside this issue: > New Series II Commodore > Holden Engine Plant Tour > Tech: Pollen Filters > Big Block Motorbike > Holden Legend - Holden Statesman SectionIntroduction Title Go Torque isis published published by by HoldenHolden ServiceService Parts Operations Operations for for the automotivethe trade. automotive Newsworthy trade. articles or commentsNewsworthy are articles welcomed or comments areand welcomed may be submittedand may be to: submitted to The Editor, Go Torque, The Editor, Go Torque, Contents. 5/35 Dunlop Road, Mulgrave VIC 5/35 Dunlop3170, Road, or [email protected] VIC 3170, > 4-5 All New VE Series II Commodore Holdenor [email protected] is not responsible for Holdenthe Ltd accuracy is not responsibleof any information for the accuracycontained of any ininformation materials submitted contained > 6-7 Holden V6 Engine Plant in materialsby third submitted parties and by published third parties in thisand magazine, published and in acceptsthis magazine, no liability and accepts no liability inin relationrelation to to such such > 8-9 Motorsport News Go Better. materials oror their their content. content. > 11 Business Essentials Part 2 Welcome...Welcome. > 12-13 Technical - Pollen Filters Welcome to the Summer 2011 issue of Go Torque – Trade News Direct. > 15 New Cars - Cruze Hatch & Barina Insert David’s message here. Go Genuine. As the first decade of the new millennium draws to a close we will be > 16 HRP - Feature Car entering 2011 with some fantastic new products which will see Holden continuing as an Australian icon for many years to come. > 18-19 ACDelco Batteries in Trade Club We highlight the new Series II Commodore and all new Barina Spark. > 21 Big-Block Motorbike In particular the new technology features in both cars. We have come a long way from the days when I remember Dad bringing home his new > 22 Beat The Heat - WA Holden back in the early 80’s. It had an aerial that when up and down by itself and speakers in the back, (which seemed amazing at the time) a far > 24 Genuine Holden Windscreens cry from the Holden IQ system you’ll find in the Series II Commodore. > 25 GM Electronic Service Information Our Holden legend this issue is the Statesman which after almost 40 years is retiring, we take a look back at the extraordinary journey that > 26-27 Holden Legend - Statesman these great cars have taken, from the very first HQ Statesman, to the 28 final WM. > Holden Supports iRescue Holden Engine Operations in Melbourne produce V6 engines with > 29 Wingless Sprint Cars cutting edge technology which are shipped all over the world, we explore > 30 ACDelco Automotive Stockists the process of building them. > 31 Model in Focus - Hyundai Getz The Holden Trade Club continues to grow and we are pleased to introduce ACDelco batteries to a growing list of parts available through > 33 Toolbox Competition Winner the program, see pages 18-19 for more details. > 34 ACDelco 2011 Calendar Holden Restoration Parts takes a look at Tony Cott’s Toranas and finds out why he loves the cars so much. We also head over to Western > 34 ACDelco Battery Stockists Australia to chat with the guys involved with Beat the Heat – WA, the program which promotes legal off street drag racing. Also featured is one of the craziest motorbikes you have ever seen. The bike is powered by a 540ci Big Block GM Performance engine. We also take a look at an exciting new racing class in Speedway that utilizes 2nd hand Holden engines to create an affordable and entertaining racing division. Don’t forget to check out page 33 to see who the lucky winner of the Snap-On Prize Pack. I’m sure you’ll agree that we found a very deserving winner. Ethanol Answers. If all this isn’t enough, we are giving away 100 copies of the ACDelco 2011 Calendar to the first 100 people to email in. Check out page 34 for more information. Log on to ethanolanswers.com.au, The team hope you enjoy reading this issue of Go Torque over the a new website to help answer your Holiday season and wish you, and your families a safe and happy questions about ethanol and the Christmas. ethanol-based alternative fuel, E85. Go Better, David Metzke Aftersales Marketing Manager. Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Summer 2011 03 Series II All New Series II Commodore. Improved Fuel Economy and reduced CO2 emissions. Revised Aerolip Boot Lid. Revised Grill, Front Bumper & Headlamps Air Deflectors Under Body Panels Modified Undertray Holden engineers and designers working on Series II have Aerodynamic improvements include: instituted a series of modifications to produce an average fuel � Addition of panels under the vehicle floor to reduce airflow drag economy gain for all V6 models of 2.8 per cent and an average (Sedan and Sportwagon, excluding Omega) Holden has introduced the VE and WM Series II, the latest versions of fuel economy gain for all V8 models of six per cent – making a � Reduced trim height on Omega and Berlina sedan Australia’s most popular sedans, wagons, utilities and luxury long- combined average of just over four per cent across the VE and · Air deflectors fitted to the front of sedan rear wheels wheelbase vehicles. WM Series II range. (Omega, Berlina Calais) · Rear bootlid re-design to include aero lip detailing (sedans) With the new range, Holden has finessed the formula that has made Modifications included aerodynamic improvements, which lower fuel · Front undertray modified to reduce drag Commodore the nation’s top selling car for 14 years straight, introducing consumption by reducing the vehicle’s drag co-efficient, and mechanical smart multimedia technology, improved fuel economy and the capacity to run changes. Omega and Berlina models were also fitted with lower rolling Mechanical changes include: on environmentally friendly bio-ethanol. resistance tyres. � Fitment of a clutched air conditioning compressor, which does not pump when the air conditioning system is turned off VE Series II brings more multimedia features to the Commodore range Further fuel saving enhancements see the Omega Ute brought into line · Engine idle speed reduction on 3.6L V6 SIDI variants than ever before through an all-new infotainment system that delivers full with the remainder of the Commodore range, benefiting from Holden’s Bluetooth®, USB, iPod® and MP3 player integration across the range. economical 3.0-litre SIDI V6 engine matched with the six-speed Known as Holden-iQ, the system is controlled through a clever, user-friendly automatic transmission. touch screen mounted in the centre stack - the cornerstone of a refreshed interior across all models. Commodore’s smart technology extends to the Series II powertrain line-up which delivers further fuel economy improvements on all models. Holden’s Holden Chairman and Managing Director, Mike Devereux, said Series II, which Commodore goes Brazillian. frugal 3.0-litre SIDI V6 now achieves economy of 9.1 litres of fuel per 100 also receives a range of exterior design enhancements, reflected Holden’s kilometres in the official ADR81/02 test. The 2 per cent improvement adds focus on continuous improvements for Commodore. to the 12 per cent fuel economy gain made in September last year when Holden has announced a new, niche export program to Chevrolet Spark Ignition Direct Injection (SIDI) engine technology was introduced to the “Our approach to Commodore has been about making a great car even better,” Brazil based on the VE Series II Commodore range. Commodore range. Mr Devereux said. The export vehicles will be sold as Chevrolet Omega in Brazil from The 3.6 litre SIDI V6 used to power premium Commodore models makes “Our customers have been telling us they want to see our models refreshed November this year and will be powered by Holden’s locally-built 3.6 litre average fuel economy gains of more than 3 per cent while all luxury and with greater functionality from Omega to Caprice. We have listened and SIDI V6 engine initially capable of running on blends of up to 25 per cent performance models powered by Holden’s Gen IV V8 improve on average by responded in a way that continues to position Commodore as the smart choice ethanol. more than 6 per cent. The fuel economy improvements also result in reduced for Australian motorists.” emissions across the range with all V6 models now achieving a four-star The niche-volume program marks the return of Holden exports to Brazil rating in the Federal Government’s Green Vehicle Guide. Mr Devereux said the introduction of flex-fuel capability to Series II vehicles which ran between 1998 with the VT-based Chevrolet Omega and 2008. highlighted Holden’s commitment to making motoring better for the In a major step towards creating a cleaner Australian fuel landscape, Series environment through leadership with alternative fuels. Holden will export 600 of the special edition Chevrolet Omega vehicles. II introduces flex-fuel technology which enables customers to run selected The model will be represented in Brazil by motor racing icon, Emerson models on Bio-ethanol, known in many markets as E85; a blend of up to 85 “We have placed an enormous emphasis on developing technology that can Fittipaldi. per cent ethanol and 15 per cent petrol. In Australia today, use of the fuel be used in today’s vehicles to make driving better for the environment. That reduces lifecycle CO2 emissions by up to 40 per cent when compared to has included leading the way for Australian produced cars with Bio-ethanol, Fittipaldi, a Brazilian national hero, won the Formula One world drivers’ petrol. providing motorists with a cleaner fuel alternative when filling up their car.