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Specs of Holden Calais (VT) 5.0 i V8 (243 Hp) /2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006/

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Holden Calais (VT) 5.0 i V8 (243 Hp) /Sedan 2000 - 2006/

What is the body type of Holden Calais (VT)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the power output of Holden Calais Sedan 2000 5.0 i V8 (243 Hp)?
243 Hp, 400 Nm
295 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Holden Calais Sedan 2000 5.0 i V8 (243 Hp)?
5.0 l
4981 cm3
303.96 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2000 Holden 5.0 i V8 (243 Hp)?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Holden Calais (VT) Sedan 2000 5.0 i V8 (243 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 2000 Holden Calais Sedan?
4885 mm
192.32 in.
What is the width of 2000 Holden Calais Sedan?
1840 mm
72.44 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2000 Holden Calais (VT) 5.0 i V8 (243 Hp)?
1630 kg
3594 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2000 Holden Calais Sedan?
475 l
16.8 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 2000 Holden Calais (VT) 5.0 i V8 (243 Hp)?
4, automatic transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
5.0 i V8 (243 Hp)
Start of production
2000 year
End of production
2006 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio
6.7 kg/Hp, 149.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.1 kg/Nm, 245.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
243 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power per litre
48.8 Hp/l
Torque
400 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 295 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4981 cm3 303.96 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
101.6 mm 4 in.
Piston Stroke
76.8 mm 3.02 in.
Compression ratio
8.8:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1630 kg 3594 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
475 l 16.8 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
73 l 19.28 US gal | 16.06 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4885 mm 192.32 in.
Width
1840 mm 72.44 in.
Height
1450 mm 57.09 in.
Wheelbase
2790 mm 109.84 in.
Front track
1570 mm 61.81 in.
Rear (Back) track
1585 mm 62.4 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
Tires size
205/65 R15