VK Calais Director
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The VK Calais Director was based on Holden's Calais, the top of the range model
in the VK Series. From factory, the cars came equipped with such luxuries as electric windows, cruise control, plush velour interior
and electric mirrors to name just a few of the luxury items as fitted standard
Many customers had stated they wanted a Brock vehicle, but did not necesssairly want to advertise the fact, they wanted an understated
car with some or all of the performance and luxury enhancements on offer, so the Director could be built to just about any specification.
This meant that few Directors looked alike and with options like T5 5 speed, sunroof, Scheel seats, various body kit parts, suspension, wheels and more, there
was a lot to choose from.
The cars had to have a minimum amount of modifications to be alloctaed a build plate, but some looked nothing more than a Calais with
a set of wheels, right up to the fully optioned Group 3 kitted cars with 5 speeds and leather Scheel interior's.
Although referred to as a Director, they were actually allocted the code 333 for the automatic Calais and 334 for Manual Calais.
See below for VK Stereo Range brochure.
| Factory Specs | |
| Engine: | 5.044 Litre - 308 Cubic Inch (Later 304 Cubic Inch) HDT Modified pushrod V8, Overhead
Valves - 2 Valves per cylinder; Bore x Stroke (mm): 101.6 x 77.8; Compression ratio 9.2:1; Maximum Power: 177kw's @ 4800rpm; Maximum Torque:
419nm @ 3500rpm. Note: Engine size was later decreased to 4.987 Litre (304 Cubic Inch) Various additional engine work could be optioned. |
| Induction: | 4 barrel Rochester Carbuerettor and port matched inlet manifold. HDT Cold Air induction system with chrome air cleaner lid. |
| Transmission: | Trimatic 3 Spd Auto, M21 4 Speed & Optional T5G 5 Spd Ratios - Automatic First: 2.48 Second: 1.48 Third: 1.00 Final Drive: 3.08 Ratios - M21 First: 2.54 Second: 1.83 Third: 1.38 Fourth: 1.00 Reverse: 2.54 Final Drive: 3.08 Ratios - T5G First: 2.95 Second: 1.94 Third: 1.34 Fourth: 1.00 Fifth: 0.73 Final Drive: 3.08 |
| Clutch: | Single Dry Plate |
| Steering: |
Type: Power assisted rack and pinion |
| Suspension: | Front:Fully independant. Macpherson struts with coil springs and anti-roll bar. Rear: Live axle located by trailing arms and Panhard rod. Coil springs and anti-roll bar. |
| Brakes: | Split circuit hydraulic system with power booster. Front:281mm Ventilated discs. Rear: 281mm Discs. |
| Wheels & Tyres: | HDT 15 x 7 Aero's, 16 x 7 Aero's (also available with flush fitting cap), 16 x 7" & 16 x 8" Momo Stars. (Simmon's & BBS wheels were also fitted to a few vehicles) |
| Performance: |
Top Speeds:
(km/h@rpm) 4.9L 5 Spd Director Standing
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| Fuel Tank: |
63 Litres. |
| Number Built: | Unknown |
| Prices: | Base Price: Approx $22000 for Automatic. Options: Director Pack $5355 LSD $179 T5 Transmission $2850 Tinted Windows $247 16 Inch Aero's $415 (less credit on 15's) Dunlop Forumla One Tyres $522 (less credit on 15's) 90/130 Headlight globes $41 Tinted Headlamp Covers $50 Black Chrome Window Trim $319 SS Rear Deck Spoiler $240 SS Grille $195 Long Range Tank $316 Sports Exhaust System $325 Electrically Operated Glass Sunroof $1661 Front & Rear Mudflaps $50 Piranha 908 Auto Alarm $595 Rear Quarter Window Venetian Slats $65 Driving Lamps $95. |
| Kerb Mass: | 1379kg. |
VK Stereo Range
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