The very last Australian performance (limited edition) Commodore’s are V8 powered and named Motorsport, Director and Magnum. The Motorsport & Director have adaptive suspension, feature a 304kW 6.2L, LS3 engine however the Magnum Ute doesn’t get the cleaver suspension.

There has been a lot of hype written about the end of the Australian manufacturing era but we think there will be a fair amount of interest in these final Australian built Commodores especially for collectors. (We noted something similar with the last of the Ford Falcons).

The Motorsport & Director are an attempt to combine performance and luxury, while the Magnum is a powerful Ute. The handling improvements include a lighter brake disc, front and rear cross-drilled brake rotors, an upgraded engine and transmission-cooling package with 20-inch rims and tyres. (See the list of features below taken from the www.whichcar.com.au website).

The Motorsport Edition is a link to Commodore’s racing success over the years with red mirror scalps, red running lights in the front bumper, red-lined 20-inch wheels and Motorsport Edition markers.

An additional feature is the Magnetic Ride Control, a system that allows you to change the suspension set up to Tour, Sport or Performance. This alters the dampers to suit the driving conditions for better handling and ride comfort.

1,200 Motorsport Edition will be manufactured and here is the list of key features:

1. Magnetic Ride Control suspension
2. High-rate rear sub-frame bush
3. Cross-drilled brake rotors, front & rear
4. Charcoal Brembo calipers
5. Engine & transmission cooling packages
6. Updated heated performance front seats
7. Embroidered instrument panel
8. 20-inch split-forged alloy wheels with high performance tyres
9. Motorsport Edition badging & decals
10. Unique lip spoiler (optional wing)
11. Phantom black roof
12. Individual vehicle numbering
13. Commemorative presentation case
14. 1:18 scale Motorsport Edition Biante model

360 Director Edition Commodores will be manufactured and the key features are listed here:

1. Magnetic Ride Control suspension
2. Paddle shifters
3. Hood vents
4. Cross-drilled brake rotors, front & rear
5. Charcoal Brembo calipers
6. Engine and transmission cooling packages
7. Updated heated performance front seats
8. Embroidered instrument panel
9. 20-inch split-forged alloy wheels with high performance tyres
10. Unique Director badging & black highlights
11. Alloy pedals
12. Unique lip spoiler
13. Phantom black roof
14. Individual vehicle numbering & unique build option code (DIR)
15. Commemorative presentation case

240 Magnum Edition Ute’s will be manufactured and the key features are listed below:

1. Sedan-tune FE3 rear suspension
2. Cross-drilled brake rotors front and rear
3. Charcoal Brembo calipers
4. Engine and transmission cooling packages
5. Hard tonneau cover
6. New performance front seats
7. Embroidered instrument panel
8. 20-inch split-forged alloy wheels/high performance tyres
9. Unique Magnum badging and decals
10. Unique Magnum rear window graphic
11. Individual vehicle numbering and unique build option code (UTE)
12. Commemorative presentation case

February 2017