2008 HSV W427 specifications

2008 HSV W427 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2915 mm 114.8 inches
Track/tread (front) 1592 mm 62.7 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1590 mm 62.6 inches
Length 4974 mm 195.8 inches
Width 1899 mm 74.8 inches
Height 1462 mm 57.6 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Kerb weight 1874 kg 4131 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 73 litres 16.1 [19.3] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code LS7
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 7 litre
7011 cc
(427.837 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 104.8 × 101.6 mm
4.13 × 4 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.03
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 510 PS (503 bhp) (375 kW)
at 6500 rpm
maximum torque 640 Nm (472 ft·lb) (65.3 kgm)
at 5000 rpm
Specific output 53.5 kW/litre
72.7 ps/litre
71.7 bhp/litre
1.18 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 91.29 Nm/litre
1.1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication dry sumped
compression ratio 11:1
Fuel system EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1147.1 kPa (166.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 876.38 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 Higher is better
272.14 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.27 PS/kg
200.15 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.2 kW/kg
268.41 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.27 bhp/kg
0.12 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
5 kg/kW
8.35 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
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.MS.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.MultiLi.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front 8 x 20
Wheel size rear 9½ x 20
Tyres front 245/35 R 20 95Y
Tyres rear 275/30 R 20 97Y
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter 380 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.57
Final drive ratio 3.70
general
Carfolio.com ID183007
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 54.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2008 HSV W427 added 2008-07-24.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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