1983 Holden Commodore SL Wagon specifications

1983 Holden Commodore SL Wagon data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater estate/station wagon
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2668 mm 105 inches
Track/tread (front) 1451 mm 57.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1440 mm 56.7 inches
Length 4732 mm 186.3 inches
Width 1722 mm 67.8 inches
Height 1407 mm 55.4 inches
Ground clearance 140 mm 5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.77
Kerb weight 1268 kg 2795 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 68 litres 15 [18] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.8 litre
2838 cc
(173.185 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 88.9 × 76.2 mm
3.5 × 3 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.17
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
99 PS (98 bhp) (73 kW)
at 4400 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
187 Nm (138 ft·lb) (19.1 kgm)
at 2800 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
25.8 kW/litre
35 ps/litre
34.5 bhp/litre
0.57 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
65.89 Nm/litre
0.8 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 828 kPa (120.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 473 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
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
78.36 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
57.63 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
77.29 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
17.35 kg/kW
28.98 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 6.00JJ x 14
Wheel size rear 6.00JJ x 14
Tyres front CR 78 S14
Tyres rear CR 78 S14
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio 3.36
general
Carfolio.com ID740047
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 29.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1983 Holden Commodore SL Wagon added 2022-04-17.
Last modified 2022-04-17.

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