1989 Holden Calais specifications

1989 Holden Calais data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2730 mm 107.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1450 mm 57.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1480 mm 58.3 inches
Length 4850 mm 190.9 inches
Width 1795 mm 70.7 inches
Height 1405 mm 55.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.78
Kerb weight 1380 kg 3042 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 63 litres 13.9 [16.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code GMH308
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 5 litre
5044 cc
(307.804 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 77.77 mm
4 × 3.06 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.31
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
191 PS (188 bhp) (140 kW)
at 4400 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)

Specific output
(DIN)
27.8 kW/litre
37.8 ps/litre
37.3 bhp/litre
0.61 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.4:1
Fuel system Rochester fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 630.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 190 km/h (118 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
138.13 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 PS/kg
101.59 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
136.23 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.84 kg/kW
16.44 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 7 x 16
Wheel size rear 7 x 16
Tyres front 205/55 VR 16
Tyres rear 205/55 VR 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Front brake diameter 289 mm
Rear brake diameter 268 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.7
Final drive ratio 3.08
general
Carfolio.com ID180620
Production total
Model code
Model family VN
RAC rating 51.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1989 Holden Calais added 2008-07-16.
Last modified 2020-02-18.

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