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Holden Calais (VP, facelift 1991) 5.0 i V8 (224 Hp) 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
Holden Calais (VP, facelift 1991) 5.0 i V8 (224 Hp) 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
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General information

Name

Holden Calais (VP, facelift 1991) 5.0 i V8 (224 Hp) 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Brand

Holden
Model

Calais
Generation

Calais (VP, facelift 1991)
Year of production

1990

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

5.0 i V8 (224 Hp)

Power

224 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

385 Nm @ 3600 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

13.1 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

8 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

200 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
224 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre
45 Hp/l
Torque
385 Nm @ 3600 rpm.
Engine displacement
4981 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
101.6 mm
Piston stroke
76.8 mm
Compression ratio
8.4
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1540 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

80 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

443 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4861 mm

Width (mm)

1794 mm

Height (mm)

1443 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2736 mm

Front track (mm)

1491 mm

Rear track (mm)

1491 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Coil spring

Rear suspension system

Helical spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

205/65 R15 H

Rear tires size

205/65 R15 H

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