Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC (233 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC (233 Hp) /Sedan 1998 - 2006/

What is the body type of Holden Calais (VT)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1998 Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC (233 Hp)?

226 km/h | 140 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.9 sec
0-60 mph: 7.5 sec

What is the power output of Holden Calais Sedan 1998 3.8i V6 SC (233 Hp)?

233 Hp, 375 Nm
277 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Holden Calais Sedan 1998 3.8i V6 SC (233 Hp)?

3.8 l
3791 cm³
231.34 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1998 Holden 3.8i V6 SC (233 Hp)?

6, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Holden Calais (VT) Sedan 1998 3.8i V6 SC (233 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1998 Holden Calais Sedan?

4964 mm
195.43 in.

What is the width of 1998 Holden Calais Sedan?

1842 mm
72.52 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1998 Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC (233 Hp)?

1655 kg
3649 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1998 Holden Calais Sedan?

475 l
16.8 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1998 Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC (233 Hp)?

4, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

Holden

Model

Calais

Generation

Calais (VT)

Modification (Engine)

3.8i V6 SC (233 Hp)

Start of production

1998

End of production

2006

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

13 l/100 km 18.1 US mpg
21.7 UK mpg
7.7 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.6 l/100 km 30.9 US mpg
37.2 UK mpg
13.2 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

7.5 sec

Maximum speed

226 km/h 140 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

7.1 kg/Hp, 140.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.4 kg/Nm, 226.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

233 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Power per litre

61.5 Hp/l

Torque

375 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 277 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine displacement

3791 cm³ 231.34 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

96.5 mm 3.8 in.

Piston Stroke

86.4 mm 3.4 in.

Compression ratio

8.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Supercharger

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1655 kg 3649 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

475 l 16.8 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

75 l 19.81 US gal | 16.5 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4964 mm 195.43 in.

Width

1842 mm 72.52 in.

Height

1450 mm 57.09 in.

Wheelbase

2788 mm 109.76 in.

Front track

1569 mm 61.77 in.

Rear (Back) track

1587 mm 62.48 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Coil spring

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

215/60 R16

Specs of Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC (233 Hp) /1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006/