Holden Dealer Team (HDT)

VK Calais Director

1984 - 1986

The Calais Director was built to each owners individual specifications, starting from a base Calais.

Specifications

Built:

Colours:

Engines:

• 5.0L V8

Transmissions:

• 4-speed manual
• 3-speed automatic
• 5-speed manual (optional)

Suspension:

• Front: Suspension revised for performance by HDT, including Bilstein gas pressure shock absorbers, re-rated coil springs, heavy duty stabiliser bar.
• Rear: Suspension revised for performance by HDT, including Bilstein gas pressure shock absorbers, re-rated coil springs, heavy duty stabiliser bar.

Steering:

• Type: Power assisted rack and pinion
• Ratio:
• Turns lock to lock:
• Turning circle: 10.7m

Brakes:

• Type: Power assisted discs
• Front:
• Rear:

Wheels / Tyres:

• Wheels: HDT 15 x 7 JJ Alloy Sport Wheel (16 x 7 Aero Covers optional)
• Tyres: Uniroyal ER 60 x 15

Dimensions:

Differential:

• Ratio: 3.08 (preferred)
• Limited Slip Differential (LSD) optional

Fuel Tank Capacity

• 63 Litres (90 Litre Optional)

Body

Exterior:

Body colour co-ordinated radiator grille and front and rear bumpers.

Black window frames.

Headlight flush fit kit.

HDT "we Build Excitement" decal.

Interior:

HDT Momo steering wheel.

HDT gear stick knob

HDT drivers footrest

Holden Blue 5.0L V8, HDT modified

Blueprinted ignition system for smoothness, power and economy. HDT high performance crossflow cylinder heads with large valves and machined combustion chambers. Bathurst inlet manifold for improved gas flow, economy and performance. High Capacity air-cleaner with chrome cover and cold air intake. Chrome rocker cover. Exhaust header extraction system.

Capacity: 4.995L

Induction:

Valvetrain: overhead valves, 2 valves / cylinder

Bore x Stroke (mm): 101.6 x 77.8

Compression Ratio: 9.2:1

Maximum Power (DIN): 177kW @ 4800rpm *

Maximum Torque (DIN): 418Nm @ 3500rpm *

* Note:- When fitted with optional HDT Sports Exhaust system.

This page still under construction.

Thanks to Peter for the info above. Thanks to John for the photo.

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Last modified: 24 December 2003.