1997 Holden Commodore V8 Executive specifications

1997 Holden Commodore V8 Executive data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2788 mm 109.8 inches
Track/tread (front) 1569 mm 61.8 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1587 mm 62.5 inches
Length 4884 mm 192.3 inches
Width 1842 mm 72.5 inches
Height 1450 mm 57.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.75
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 75 litres 16.5 [19.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 5 litre
4987 cc
(304.325 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 76.8 mm
4 × 3.02 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.32
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
265 PS (261 bhp) (195 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
430 Nm (317 ft·lb) (43.8 kgm)
at 3600 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
39 kW/litre
53.1 ps/litre
52.3 bhp/litre
0.86 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
86.22 Nm/litre
1.04 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.8:1
Fuel system MPFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1083.5 kPa (157.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 623.38 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
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
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 11.0/7.2 l/100km city/highway
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km11.0/7.2 l/100km city/highway
km/litre9.1/13.9 km/l city/highway
UK MPG25.7/39.2 UK MPG city/highway
US MPG21.4/32.7 US MPG city/highway
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
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6.00 x 15
Wheel size rear 6.00 x 15
Tyres front P205/65 R 15 95H
Tyres rear P205/65 R 15 95H
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.81
Final drive ratio 3.08
general
Carfolio.com ID513447
Production total
Model code
Model family VT
RAC rating 51.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1997 Holden Commodore V8 Executive added 2017-04-01.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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