Holden VL Commodore Group A SV

Holden VL Commodore Group A SV
Holden
1988 Production Car
Australia
Engine
5.0L Naturally-Aspirated V8
241 bhp (180 kW), 280 lb⋅ft (380 N·m)
Layout
Front-Engined, Rear-Wheel Drive
5-speed Transmission
Weight
3120 lbs (1415 kg)
56%F/44%R
0.077 hp/lb (0.127 kW/kg)

"With the departure of Peter Brock, Holden needed new blood to run and build its performance vehicles division. Holden turned to British-based Tom Walkinshaw Racing and Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) was born. The Commodore Group A was a homologation special referred to by many nicknames, including “Walkinshaw” and “Walky” for its heritage, or “Plastic Fantastic” and “Winged Warrior” for the heavy use of plastic in the bold body kit. The aero kit, which some considered excessive, was functional, reducing drag by up to 25 percent. The car quickly sold the 500 models required to let the Commodore go racing and 250 more were produced to satisfy demand. The cars were produced in only one color, “Panorama Silver,” named after the famed Bathurst racing circuit at Mount Panorama. Among Australian muscle cars, the model is a head turner that has held its value over the years."

—Official description

The 1988 Holden VL Commodore Group A SV - abbreviated as "Holden VL Grp A" or "Holden VL '88" - is a rear-wheel drive sport sedan by Holden.

It appears in Forza Motorsport 6 as part of the Mobil 1 Car Pack and all subsequent main series titles except Forza Horizon 5.

It is featured in Forza Horizon 4 as part of the Series 25 Update.

Synopsis

Continuing after Holden Dealer Team's VK Commodore Group A, the VL Commodore Group A was HSV's first car. Nicknamed "Plastic Fantastic" and "Winged Warrior", the extensive plastic body kit reduced drag by up to 25%. While the engine suffered somewhat from low power output, it proved itself as an incredibly strong engine, capable of withstanding continued hard driving for extended periods of time.

Homologation for Australian Group A racing required 500 road-going units to be built, which HSV was more than happy to comply with - demand was in fact so high that an additional 250 models were produced. However, this proved to be too much - Holden dealers struggled to get the final units off the showroom floors, with several being re-converted back into more conventional looking SS models. Interestingly, the VL Commodore was available with an RB30 engine from Nissan, which was also used in the Nissan Skyline GTS-R (R31).

Today, the "Walky" is one of the most iconic Australian cars of all time. The distinct road of its heavily modified 5.0 V8 and the head-turning bodywork has made it an Australian legend.

Statistics

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	Speed 5.9 Handling 4.4 Acceleration 6.8 Braking 4.2	D 371
Required DLC: Requires the Mobil 1 Car Pack
Unlock Requirements Car Dealer: Purchase from the car dealer for 36,000 CR
Performance & Division Division: Modern Sport Legends Speed: Top Speed: 157.9 mph  (254.1 km/h) Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 6.500 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 15.500 secs. Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 133.3 ft (40.6 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 334.9 ft (102.1 m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 1.05 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 1.04 g

	Speed 5.9 Handling 4.3 Acceleration 6.8 Braking 4.0 Common	D 361
Unlock Requirements Unlock: Watch the Forza Racing Championship for 44,500 CR
Performance & Division Division: Early Sport Touring Value: 44,500 CR Collection Tier: Tier 1 - Common (+80) Speed: Top Speed: 158.4 mph  (254.9 km/h) 1/4 Mile: missing data Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 6.518 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 15.518 secs. Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 141.4 ft (43.1 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 364.6 ft (111.1 m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 1.03 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 0.99 g

	Speed 3.1 Braking 1.7 Handling 1.8 Acceleration 2.4	D 359
Unlock Requirements Car Dealer: Can be purchased from the Car Dealer for 60,000 CR
Performance & Division Division: Sport Touring Classics Speed: Top Speed: 158.7 mph  (255.3 km/h) 1/4 Mile: 14.800 secs. Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 6.500 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 15.500 secs. Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 121.4 ft (37 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 1.04 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 0.99 g

	Speed 5.9 Handling 5.3 Acceleration 6.9 Launch 6.7 Braking 5.3	C 542
Unlock Requirements Autoshow: Purchase from the Autoshow for 46,000 CR Auction House: Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Performance & Championship Championship: Retro Muscle Speed: Top Speed: missing data Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): missing data 120 mph (193 km/h): missing data

	Speed 6.5 Handling 5.2 Acceleration 5.7 Launch 6.8 Braking 5.2	C 578
Unlock Requirements Hard-to-Find: A "Hard-to-Find" vehicle that can not be purchased from the Autoshow Auction House: Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing Backstage: Can be acquired by redeeming a pass at the Horizon Backstage Seasonal: This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward. Forzathon Shop: Series 38 (Summer) for 599 FP Series 51 (Summer) for 599 FP Series 63 (Summer) for 599 FP Series 72 (Summer) for 599 FP Festival Playlist: Series 25 (Autumn) - "Holden Your Horses" championship Series 30 (Autumn) - "Flex Your Muscle" The Trial Series 34 (Autumn) - "Holden Your Horses" championship Series 36 (Autumn) - "With Love From Australia" The Trial Series 39 (Spring) - "Holden to Your Hats" championship Series 43 (Autumn) - "Flex Your Muscle" The Trial Series 48 (Autumn) - "With Love From Australia" The Trial Series 51 (Spring) - "Holden to Your Hats" championship Series 55 (Autumn) - "Flex Your Muscle" The Trial Series 60 (Autumn) - "With Love From Australia" The Trial Series 63 (Spring) - "Holden to Your Hats" championship Series 69 (Autumn) - "With Love From Australia" The Trial Series 72 (Spring) - "Holden to Your Hats" championship
Performance & Car Type Car Type: Retro Muscle Value: 250,000 CR Rarity: Rare Speed: Top Speed: 156.9 mph  (252.5 km/h) Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 6.500 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 15.500 secs. Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 183.0 ft (55.8 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 442.4 ft (134.8 m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 0.80 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 0.81 g

Conversions

	Conversion - Engine
	2.6L I6 - TT, 5.7L V8, 5.9L V8 - Racing
	2.6L I6 - TT, 6.2L V8, 5.9L V8 - Racing
	2.6L I6 - TT, 6.2L V8, 8.4L V10, 6.5L V12, 5.9L V8 - Racing
	6.2L V8, 8.4L V10, 6.5L V12
	6.2L V8, 8.4L V10

	Conversion - Drivetrain
	AWD
	AWD
	AWD
	AWD Drivetrain
	AWD Drivetrain

	Conversion - Aspiration
	Twin Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger
	Twin Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger
	Twin Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger
	Twin Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger
	Twin Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger

Trivia

• In Forza Motorsport 7, it was obtainable as a reward for watching the Forza Racing Championship held in late March 2018.

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Dashboard
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