| General information | |
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| Brand | Holden |
| Model | Calais |
| Generation | Calais (VT) |
| Type (Engine) | 3.8i V6 SC (233 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1998 year |
| End of production | 2006 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| 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 140.43 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 layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine displacement | 3791 cm3 231.34 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration | Supercharger |
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| 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 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 | 215/60 R16 |
| What is the body type, Holden Calais (VT)? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats |
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| How fast is the car, 1998 Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC (233 Hp)? | 226 km/h | 140.43 mph 0-100 km/h: 7.9 sec 0-60 mph: 7.5 sec |
| How much power, Holden Calais Sedan 1998 3.8i V6 SC (233 Hp)? | 233 Hp, 375 Nm 276.59 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Holden Calais Sedan 1998 3.8i V6 SC (233 Hp)? | 3.8 l 3791 cm3 231.34 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1998 Holden 3.8i V6 SC (233 Hp)? | 6, V-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, 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. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1998 Holden Calais Sedan? | 4964 mm 195.43 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1998 Holden Calais Sedan? | 1842 mm 72.52 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1998 Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC (233 Hp)? | 1655 kg 3648.65 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 1998 Holden Calais Sedan? | 475 l 16.77 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1998 Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC (233 Hp)? | 4, automatic transmission |
