What is a SS fifty?
Holden is celebrating 50 years of building utilities with its limited edition SS Fifty Ute. The 500-only SS Fifty is based on the Series II VU Ute SS and comes in any colour you like as long as its black. The instrument panel is colour-coded, and the yellow instrument cluster echoes the seat bolsters.
How many VU Commodores were made?
Overall, 301 examples were produced of the first series VU Maloo.
What does SS Commodore stand for?
Super Sport
The SS (Super Sport) name for the Holden Commodore rebadged as a Chevrolet has been condemned by a Hebrew newspaper as having a Nazi reference — and threatened with being banned from entry.
What year is a VU Commodore ute?
The launch of the 2001 VU utility marks the first completely new Holden utility since the VG model was released back in 1990. Where the VG utility was based around the then current VN Commodore, the all new VU range of utilities shares its roots with the VX Commodore passenger cars.
What motor is in a VU SS?
Features
| Engine Type Piston | Camshaft Pushrod |
|---|---|
| Engine Location Front | Valves/Ports per Cylinder 2 |
| Engine Size (cc) (cc) 5665 | Compression ratio 10.1 |
| Engine Size (L) (L) 5.7 | Engine Code GEN III |
| Induction Aspirated | Power 225kW @ 5200rpm |
What is Holden called in America?
Chevrolet SS
Holden will export its big sedan to North America, in reasonably grunty form, to be re-badged as the Chevrolet SS. The Commodore will take on America’s showrooms, as well as the NASCAR Sprint Cup.
Can I buy a ute in the US?
General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] came close to importing the Holden Commodore Ute (short for utility) as a Pontiac G8 Sport Truck late last decade but was hampered by CAFE regulations and its own bankruptcy.
Are Holden’s legal in the US?
The Holden Commodore-based Ute can only be bought in Australia, New Zealand as well as the UK, and it’s only available in right-hand drive. However, there is a demand for a sporty car with rear-wheel drive and a load-lugging bed in the US as well, which is why Left Hand Utes came into being.
Is the Holden VU Ute SS 50 Anniversary Edition?
500 were manufactured. It is an anniversary edition Ute, which is based on the Series II VU Ute SS. The SS Fifty Ute is available in one exterior finish only, being a combination of Phantom Black with side and rear highlights in Quicksilver.
What kind of finish does SS Fifty Ute have?
The SS Fifty Ute is available in one exterior finish only, being a combination of Phantom Black with side and rear highlights in Quicksilver.
Is the VU the same wheelbase as the Commodore?
The VU utilises the same wheelbase as the VT Commodore station wagon and WH Statesman/Caprice, meaning a wheelbase increase of 116 mm (4.6 in). The Ute employs the same interior as the Commodore, while also picking up the VX’s upgraded equipment lists and restyled exterior design.
What’s the price of a new Holden VU?
There was also a Holden By Design version which is equipped in addition with 17-inch 8-spoke alloy wheels, power antenna, chrome sports bar and tailored sports bar tonneau cover. The recommended retail price was $31,990 for manual, $32,750 for automatic, $34,290 for Holden By Design manual and $35,050 for Holden By Design automatic.