1990 Holden Commodore VN

KEY FACTS This VN-era Holden HSV Commodore SS Group A is a highly collectible and potent modern classic homologation special. It is powered by a 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8, driving the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. This original Australian-market model passed compliance in November 1990. The odometer indicates 50,767 km, though this is not warranted. This VN-era Commodore SS Group A is one of only 302 examples ever produced Build year: 1990 EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES Built to homologate the Holden Commodore for Group A touring car racing, the Holden HSV Commodore VN SS Group A featured an extensively modified version of Holden’s 5.0-litre V8 engine to produce 215 kW and 411Nm of torque, which it sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed ZF S6-40 manual transmission, as used in the Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1. Upgrades were also made to the suspension, tyres, and brakes. Although a total production of 500 cars was originally planned for racing homologation reasons, only 302 examples were ultimately produced, in non-sequential order. This VN-era Commodore SS Group A is finished in the model-specific shade of Durif Red, over a grey velour cloth-trimmed interior, featuring red patterned inserts on the seats and door cards. It rides on a set of 17-inch Group A alloy wheels fitted with Falken Ziex tyres, Equipment includes a four-spoke Momo steering wheel, a top-tinted windscreen, electric windows, automatic climate control, a cassette stereo, and electrically adjustable door mirrors. Accompanied by the owner's manuals in a red Metro Holden-branded wallet, the stamped service booklet, some maintenance invoices, and two keys. CONDITION Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. SERVICE HISTORY The last recorded maintenance was in April 2022 at an indicated 50,348 km. Previous services were completed by technicians at Bill Lee Automotives in August 2019 at an indicated 49,489 km, and in April 2020 at an indicated 49,9