Unlike the VH, The VK did not have a Group 1, 2 and 3, instead coming in the Group 3 version only (apart from the SS and Group A) and was based on the Berlina and as such, received full instrumentation and tinted tail lights, but no electrics. This new car was available in either Alpine White or Asteroid Silver and had the bonnet bulge (as they called it) and the wind splitters as options. Most cars didn't have the wind splitters on the
The VK also saw the introduction of the new Aero rims, on whch the VK Group 3 was fitted with a flush fitting centre cap to cover the wheel nut holes. Momo rims were also an option. As mentioned in the Group A Fact File, Brock made a car called the Group A Group 3 which was a combination of the Group 3's extra refinement, with the grunt of the Group A's engine.
The VK range also consisted of a Series I and II with some distinct differences. The Series I had a flat grille, with an SS sticker located on the top half. It also had the pull up door locks and the seat middles were just the Herringbone trim. The Series II got a HDT badge on the new more rounded grill taken from the Group A, had slide door locks, had pleated seats and received a 10 band Eurovox Graphic Equaliser mounted in the front of the centre console.
See below for magazine articles on the VK Group 3.
Factory Specs:
Engine: 308 Cubic Inch (Later 304 Cubic inch) Pushrod V8. 9.2:1 Compression Ratio with 101.6mm Bore and 76.8mm stroke.
Max Power: 177kw @ 4800rpm and 419Nm of Torque @ 3500rpm.
Induction: 4 barrel Rochester Carbuerettor and port matched inlet manifold.
Transmission:
M21 4 Speed standard. T5 5 Spd optional
Clutch: Single Dry Plate (Torque Convertor in Auto's)
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: 281 Ventilated discs
Rear: 281 Discs.
Wheels & Tyres
16" x 7" HDT Aero rims with 225/50/16 Pirelli P7 tyres.
Performance
Top Speeds: (km/h@rpm)
1st: 74@5000
2nd: 103@5500
3rd: 136@5500
4th: 188@5500
Standing Start 400m: 14.9 seconds (other publications quote the top speed as 210 km/h and the standing 1/4 mile as 15.7 seconds)
0-100: 7.6 seconds
Fuel Tank: 90 Litres.
Number Built: Approx 170-180.
Kerb Mass: 1379kg.
Base Price: $18865 (for SS)
T5 5 Spd: $2850
Aircon: $1035
Group 3 Options: $5770 on top of base price making Group 3 with A/C approx $25670.
