Holden’s final three limited-edition VF II Commodores have been launched, with the names Director and Magnum and Motorsport used, confirming the use of Peter Brock HDT-inspired monikers.
Before you ask, no. There is no energy polariser on the Calais-based Director, but each has been certified to General Motors’s ‘Level 3’ track certification, usually reserved for the hottest versions of the Corvette and Camaro. To this end, the two sedans receive Magnetic Ride Control (MRC) usually only seen on HSVs, while the ute gets an FE3 suspension setup reserved for the SS V Redline.
The front disc rotors of all cars get a 3.25kg lighter ‘floating disc’ arrangement, while the SS-based Motorsport Edition gets a high-rate sub-frame bush for higher lateral speed.
Here is a rundown of the cars and their standard equipment, pricing:
THE VEHICLES
Motorsport Edition – Limited to 1200 vehicles
Celebrating Commodore’s on-track success over the years, including over 460 Australian Touring Car Championship and V8 Supercars victories, Motorsport Edition comes with a range of styling enhancements. Red DRL surrounds, red mirror scalps* and unique red lined 20-inch forged alloy wheels complement unique Motorsport Edition decals supporting the special content under the skin.
Key Features:
- Driver mode control featuring Magnetic Ride Control; Tour, Sport and Performance
- High rate rear sub-frame bush for improved confidence under maximum lateral and braking events
- Cross-drilled brake rotors, front and rear – with charcoal Brembo calipers
- Engine and transmission cooling packages
- New performance front seats (heated)
- Embroidered instrument panel
- 20in Split forged alloy wheels/high performance tyres
- Unique Motorsport Edition badging and decals
- Unique lip spoiler (optional wing)
- Phantom black roof
- Individual vehicle numbering and unique build option code (KOM)
- Commemorative presentation case
- 1:18 Motorsport Edition Biante model
Director – Limited to 360 vehicles
Available in very limited numbers, Director represents the ultimate blend of performance and luxury. Based on the Calais V sedan, Director adds a black roof, paddle shifters and hood vents and stands as a tribute to the original Director and the man that created it, the late Peter Brock.
Key Features:
- Driver mode control featuring Magnetic Ride Control; Tour, Sport and Performance
- Paddle shifters
- Hood vents
- Cross-drilled brake rotors, front and rear – with charcoal Brembo calipers
- Engine and transmission cooling packages
- New performance front seats (heated)
- Embroidered instrument panel
- 20in Split forged alloy wheels/high performance tyres
- Unique Director badging and black highlights
- Alloy pedals
- Unique lip spoiler
- Phantom black roof
- Individual vehicle numbering and unique build option code (DIR)
- Commemorative presentation case
Magnum – Limited to 240 vehicles
Inspired by the original Magnum developed by Holden Dealer Team in 1983, the new Magnum Limited Edition is the quickest and best equipped Holden ute ever created. Celebrating the final year of ute production in Australia, Magnum includes heated performance front seats, hard tonneau cover and unique decals for ultimate road presence.
Key Features:
- Sedan-tune FE3 rear suspension – biased towards improved ride and handling
- Cross-drilled brake rotors front and rear – with charcoal Brembo calipers
- Engine and transmission cooling packages
- Hard tonneau cover
- New performance front seats
- Embroidered instrument panel
- 20” Split forged alloy wheels/high performance tyres
- Unique Magnum badging and decals
- Unique Magnum rear window graphic
- Individual vehicle numbering and unique build option code (UTE)
- Commemorative presentation case
With production numbers limited and the truly collectable nature of the three limited rdition versions, customers are encouraged to visit their local Holden dealer or visit the Holden Limited Editions website before they’re all gone.
Pricing (excludes on-roads):
2017 Holden Commodore Motorsport Edition – manual $61,790
2017 Holden Commodore Motorsport Edition – automatic $63,990
2017 Holden Commodore Director – automatic $63,990
2017 Holden Commodore Magnum – manual $59,290
2017 Holden Commodore Magnum – automatic $61,490
