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HSV Calais SV88 5.0 V8 (185 Hp) Automatic 1987, 1988
HSV Calais SV88 5.0 V8 (185 Hp) Automatic 1987, 1988
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General information

Name

HSV Calais SV88 5.0 V8 (185 Hp) Automatic 1987, 1988

Brand

HSV
Model

Calais
Generation

Calais SV88
Year of production

1987

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

5.0 V8 (185 Hp) Automatic

Power

185 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

355 Nm @ 3200 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

14 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

9 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

192 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
185 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre
37.1 Hp/l
Torque
355 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
Engine displacement
4987 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
101.6 mm
Piston stroke
76.8 mm
Compression ratio
8.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1379 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

83 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

398 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4766 mm

Width (mm)

1722 mm

Height (mm)

1368 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2668 mm

Front track (mm)

1451 mm

Rear track (mm)

1433 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10.7 m

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

Independent type McPherson

Rear suspension system

Multi-link independent

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Front tires size

205/55 R16

Rear tires size

205/55 R16

Wheel rims size

7J x 16

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