1985 Holden VK Commodore SS Group 'A' Sedan (485/500)

Description

Regarded by many as the most desirable Brock Commodore of all, the HDT VK was initially launched as just two models, the SS and Group 3, on the 28th of August, 1984 with the Group A arriving in March 1985. With the switch from Group C to the international Group A regulations, Holden were forced to de-stroke their V8 engine from 5044cc to 4979cc and produce no less than 500 examples in order to qualify for the new category. The V8 featured roller rockers, a high-lift camshaft and high performance exhaust to boost power to a 268 bhp, making this the most powerful Holden yet. Other features included heavy-duty M21 manual transmission, Group 3 suspension package, limited-slip diff and 16-inch HDT alloy wheels running on Bridgestone Potenza 225/50VR-16 rubber. An aggressive body kit was added, consisting of a front air-dam, modified front grille plus a boot lid rear spoiler and each of the individually numbered 500 made were finished in Formula Blue livery. The interior was also upgraded with a Momo steering wheel, Scheel sports seats and a host of other minor changes. The VK Group A SS was the fastest production Holden to date, one magazine recording a 0-100 km/h time of just 6.98 seconds, whilst on the track Holden's hero Peter Brock surprised everyone by teaming up with arch rival Alan Moffatt in the 1986 Mobil-HDT race team Although official build figures for the SS aren't known, just 200 Group 3 and 500 Group A VK Commodores were made by HDT and the 'Blue Meanies' have become the most collectible of the Brock-era high-performance Commodores. As the period ads said, "Body by Holden. Soul by Brock."