| General information |
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| Brand | HSV |
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| Model | Calais |
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| Generation | Calais SV88 |
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| Modification (Engine) | 5.0 V8 (185 Hp) Automatic |
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| Start of production | 1987 year |
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| End of production | 1988 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Sedan |
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| Seats | 5 |
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| Doors | 4 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
14 l/100 km
16.8 US mpg20.18 UK mpg7.14 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 9 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 9 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 8.6 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
192 km/h
119.3 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 7.5 kg/Hp, 134.2 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 3.9 kg/Nm, 257.4 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 185 Hp @ 4400 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 37.1 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
355 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
261.83 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine displacement |
4987 cm3
304.33 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
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| Cylinder Bore |
101.6 mm
4 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
76.8 mm
3.02 in. |
| Compression ratio | 8.5 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
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| Fuel System | Carburettor |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) |
10.7 m
35.1 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) | 3 |
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| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
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| Rear suspension | Multi-link independent |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Tires size | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 7J x 16 |
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