Holden Statesman / Caprice

VQ Series

Specifications

Engine:

5.0L V8: (HEC)

Transmission:

4 speed automatic: GM Turbo Hydramatic 700 (THM700)

Suspension:

• Front: MacPherson struts, stabiliser bar
• Rear: Independent, semi-trailing arms, dampers, coil springs, stabiliser bar

Steering:

• Variable power-assisted, variable ratio rack and pinion.
• Turns lock to lock:
• Turning circle (m): 11.5

Brakes:

• front: ventilated discs
• rear: discs
• ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Wheels/Tyres:

• Steel on Statesman 6Jx15, tyres: 205/65 HR15
• Alloy on Caprice: 6Jx15, tyres: 205/65 VR15

Dimensions:

  Wheelbase (mm):                 2826
  Front track (mm):               1485
  Rear track (mm):                1487
  Overall length (mm):            4960
  Overall width (mirrors) (mm):   1812
  Overall height (mm):            1421
  Ground clearance (mm):          157

Fuel Consumption:

AS2877

V8 Automatic (City / Highway Cycle): (L/100km)

Fuel Tank:

80 Litres

Differential:

Ratio: 3.08:1

Weight:

Estimated weight, in kg:

• Statesman: 1563
• Caprice: 1589

5.0L V8

Cylinders: V8
Capacity: 4.987L
Bore x Stroke (mm): 102.0 x 77.0
Induction: Electronic fuel injection.
Valvetrain: Overhead valves, pushrods, 2 valves / cylinder.
Compression ratio: 8.4 : 1
Maximum power: 165 kW @ 4400 RPM
Maximum torque: 385 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Redline / Cutout: 5500 RPM

Engine Control Module (ECM) Details

ECM - Delco 1227808

GM Turbo Hydramatic 700 (TH700) 4-speed Automatic

          Ratio
First:     3.06
Second:    1.63
Third:     1.00
Fourth:    0.70

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Last modified: 2 September 2004.