| General information | |
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| Brand | HSV |
| Model | Calais |
| Generation | Calais SV88 |
| Type (Engine) | 5.0 V8 (185 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production | 1987 year |
| End of production | 1988 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined | 14 l/100 km 16.8 US mpg 20.2 UK mpg 7.1 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 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 |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 101.6 mm 4 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 76.8 mm 3.02 in. |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel injection system | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| 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 and type of gearbox | 3 gears, automatic transmission |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Tires size | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 7J x 16 |
| What is the body type, HSV Calais SV88? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats |
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| What is the fuel economy, HSV Calais SV88 5.0 V8 (185 Hp) Automatic? | 14 l/100 km 16.8 US mpg 20.2 UK mpg 7.1 km/l |
| How fast is the car, 1987 Calais SV88 5.0 V8 (185 Hp) Automatic? | 192 km/h | 119.3 mph 0-100 km/h: 9 sec 0-60 mph: 8.6 sec |
| How much power, HSV Calais Sedan 1987 5.0 V8 (185 Hp) Automatic? | 185 Hp, 355 Nm 261.83 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, HSV Calais Sedan 1987 5.0 V8 (185 Hp) Automatic? | 5.0 l 4987 cm3 304.33 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1987 HSV 5.0 V8 (185 Hp) Automatic? | 8, V-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, HSV Calais SV88 Sedan 1987 5.0 V8 (185 Hp) Automatic? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1987 HSV Calais Sedan? | 4766 mm 187.64 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1987 HSV Calais Sedan? | 1722 mm 67.8 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1987 HSV Calais SV88 5.0 V8 (185 Hp) Automatic? | 1379 kg 3040.17 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 1987 HSV Calais Sedan? | 398 l 14.06 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1987 HSV Calais SV88 5.0 V8 (185 Hp) Automatic? | 3, automatic transmission |
