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The General Motors Zeta Platform was both the crowning achievement of GM’s Australian division – Holden, but also its swansong. Developed here, and sold as the VE-VF Commodore range, Zeta was to have underpinned a majority of GM’s premium and large models globally for all divisions.
Unfortunately, the GM bankruptcy of 2008 ruined all of that. The only other Zeta-derived production car was the Chevrolet Camaro.
The VE-VF though, was successful in Australia, the Commodore deriving sedan wagon, LWB and Utility versions.
The SS trim again noted the high-performance variants, which used the Chevrolet Gen4 pushrod V8 engine in 6.0 L capacity, producing 270 kW and 530 Nm. SS variants are identified by dual-dual exhaust outlets in the rear bumper.
In June 2013, the VE was replaced by a moderately restyled VF generation. As part of a 2015 VF II update, the SS migrated to the LS3 version of the Gen 4 V8. This saw a capacity increase to 6.2L, with power increasing to 304 kW and torque to 570 Nm.
2015 also saw the introduction of a special edition available on wagon and Ute, named ‘Sandman’ in reference to a similar stylistic trim pack available on the 1970s on the Kingswood full-size Holdens.
Another leftover shot from the 2010 Canadian International AutoShow. Engine block from a ZR1 Corvette, unless I'm mis-remembering (I think the ZR1's engine is an LS9, which is a modified LS3... but I'm open to correction).
Powered by a LS3 with ASA Cam putting down 555HP to the wheels through a Tremec T56 6 speed. Sitting on Boyd Coddington Wheels wrap by Michelin 245/40 ZR 18 in the front and 335/25 ZR 20 in the rear. CPP tubular A-arms with coilovers 4 Link rear with 9in and 4.11 gears. Vingtage Air sitting inside the custom interior and paint inspired by cardboard with custom fabrication done to the front splitter, fenders and trunk
Waiting your turn for a tow can be a little like sitting in a gold fish bowl. It was one of those days when sitting with the canopy open was a bit cold but with it closed you roasted. This all changes once airborne and there is a steady flow of cool air through the vents.
Photo taken by Paul...my crew for the day :-) Make the most of this as you won't se me very often :-))
I'll continue with the Cornwall shots tomorrow.