General information
BrandHSV
Model Calais
Generation Calais SV88
Modification (Engine) 5.0 V8 (185 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1987 year
End of production 1988 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 14 l/100 km 16.8 US mpg20.18 UK mpg7.14 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 8.6 sec
Maximum speed 192 km/h 119.3 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.5 kg/Hp, 134.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.9 kg/Nm, 257.4 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 185 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre 37.1 Hp/l
Torque 355 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 261.83 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.
Engine displacement 4987 cm3 304.33 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Position of cylinders V-engine
Cylinder Bore 101.6 mm 4 in.
Piston Stroke 76.8 mm 3.02 in.
Compression ratio 8.5
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel System Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1379 kg 3040.17 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 398 l 14.06 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 83 l 21.93 US gal | 18.26 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4766 mm 187.64 in.
Width 1722 mm 67.8 in.
Height 1368 mm 53.86 in.
Wheelbase 2668 mm 105.04 in.
Front track 1451 mm 57.13 in.
Rear (Back) track 1433 mm 56.42 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.4
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.7 m 35.1 ft.
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) 3
Front suspension Independent type McPherson
Rear suspension Multi-link independent
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Tires size 205/55 R16
Wheel rims size7J x 16