General information
BrandHolden
Model Calais
Generation Calais (VT)
Modification (Engine) 3.8i V6 SC (233 Hp)
Start of production 1998 year
End of production 2006 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 13 l/100 km 18.09 US mpg21.73 UK mpg7.69 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 7.6 l/100 km 30.95 US mpg37.17 UK mpg13.16 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 7.5 sec
Maximum speed 226 km/h 140.43 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. 276.59 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 3791 cm3 231.34 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Position of cylinders V-engine
Cylinder Bore 96.5 mm 3.8 in.
Piston Stroke 86.4 mm 3.4 in.
Compression ratio 8.5
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Mechanical supercharging (Compressor)
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1655 kg 3648.65 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 475 l 16.77 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 (automatic transmission) 4
Front suspension Coil spring
Rear suspension Helical spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 215/60 R16