The fourth and final VB facelift is an enduring favourite, and featured sleek new front-end styling, a distinctive kicked-up boot and heavily altered interior.
But the big news was the new imported Nissan 114kW 3.0-litre OHC in-line six-cylinder (I6) engine with a five-speed manual or optional electronic four-speed auto, to meet unleaded petrol introduction.
This move killed the 1963 EH-era engines and sparked off 18 years of no homegrown Holden “sixes,” while public pressure forces preservation of 18-year-old Holden V8.
Improved front seats arrived in Oct 1987.
New standard features: Fuel injection, remote control boot release.
Engine options: (From Aug 1986) 150kW turbocharged 3.0 I6, with 15” wheels, four-wheel discs (From Oct 1986) 122kW 5.0 V8 coupled to three-speed auto.
