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Holden Calais (VT) 5.0 i V8 (243 Hp) 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Holden Calais (VT) 5.0 i V8 (243 Hp) 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
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General information

Name

Holden Calais (VT) 5.0 i V8 (243 Hp) 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Brand

Holden
Model

Calais
Generation

Calais (VT)
Year of production

2000

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

5.0 i V8 (243 Hp)

Power

243 Hp @ 4800 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

400 Nm @ 3600 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
243 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power per litre
48.8 Hp/l
Torque
400 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
8.8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1630 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

73 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

475 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4885 mm

Width (mm)

1840 mm

Height (mm)

1450 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2790 mm

Front track (mm)

1570 mm

Rear track (mm)

1585 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

Rear tires size

205/65 R15

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