Bosch ESP8, which incorporates:
Sedan Sedan Sedan Sedan Sedan Sedan Wagon Ute
Omega SV6 SS, SS-V Berlina Calais Calais-V
Wheelbase (mm): 2915 2915 2915 2915 2915 2915
Front track (mm): 1602 1592 1592 1602 1602 1592
Rear track (mm): 1618 1608 1608 1618 1618 1608
Overall length (mm): 4894 4894 4900 4900
Overall width (excluding mirrors) (mm): 1899 1899 1899 1899
Overall height (mm): 1476 1476 1476 1476
Ground Clearance (mm): 110 110 106 106
Leg room (Front) (mm): 1071
Leg room (Rear) (mm): 1001
Shoulder room (Front) (mm): 1501
Shoulder room (Rear) (mm): 1499
Head room (Front) (mm): 985
Head room (Rear) (mm): 965
Hip room (Front) (mm): 1439
Hip room (Rear) (mm): 1472
Cargo volume (L): 496
More aggressive pedal map for a livelier and more responsive launch feel.
New variable intake manifolds on both engines to increase peak power and peak torque.
New 7.7mm inverted tooth chain and newly-tuned harmonic balancer to reduce drive noise.
New diecast oil pan isolates driver from noise and vibration.
New Bosch E77 engine control system with digital sensors for crank and camshaft positions.
Front and rear oxygen sensors provide better cold start and cold running performance and assist fuel economy.
New engine covers feature acoustic insulation.
High Output Alloytec matched to dual exhaust with dual outlets.
Alloytec matched to single exhaust with single outlet.
Internal muffler design and resonators for improved noise quality.
3.6L 60-degree Double Overhead Cam V6 with 4 valves per cylinder. Twin knock control sensors with
individual cylinder adaptive control. On-board diagnostics.
Continuously variable camshaft phasing for inlet cams.
Variable Intake Manifold (VIM).
High energy distributorless ignition. Solid state, voltage-driven Direct Fire ignition, coil-on-plug
with on-board igniter.
Additional features:
Four-cam continuously variable cam phasing.
Pressure-actuated piston cooling jets.
Torque-based engine management system.
Secondary throat cut inlet ports.
Internal front cover damper plates.
Construction
Block: Sand-cast aluminium with cast iron bore liners
Cylinder Head: Semi-permanent mould aluminium
Intake Manifold: Aluminium
Exhaust manifold: High-silicon moly ductile iron
Pistons: Aluminium, polymer-coated skirts, full-floating wristpins
Crankshaft: Forged steel
Camshaft: Cast nodular iron
Connecting rods: Forged powdered metal
As per above, except on LPG.
3.6L 60-degree Double Overhead Cam V6 with 4 valves per cylinder. Twin knock control sensors with individual cylinder adaptive control. On-board diagnostics. Continuously variable camshaft phasing for inlet and exhaust cams. Variable Intake Manifold (VIM). High energy distributorless ignition. Solid state, voltage-driven Direct Fire ignition, coil-on-plug with on-board igniter.
Engine Control Unit (ECU) Details
ECU - Bosch E77
6.0L 90-degree OHV V8. Cross flow cylinder heads. Twin knock-control sensors. Onboard diagnostics. Central plenum with individual symmetrical runners. High energy, distributorless ignition. Solid state Direct Fire ignition, coil near plug with integrated igniter. Performance-oriented calibration. Matched to 2.25-inch dual stainless steel exhaust with quad outlets. New single-piece engine cover with acoustic insulation.
Construction
Block: Cast aluminium with cast in place iron bore liners
Cylinder Head: Cast aluminium
Intake Manifold: Multi piece welded composite
Exhaust manifold: Nodular cast iron
Pistons: Cast aluminium alloy
Crankshaft: Cast nodular iron
Camshaft: Billet steel
Connecting rods: Forged powdered metal
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Details
PCM -
First: 4.48
Second: 2.58
Third: 1.63
Fourth: 1.19
Fifth: 1.00
Sixth: 0.75
First: 3.01
Second: 2.07
Third: 1.43
Fourth: 1.00
Fifth: 0.84
Sixth: 0.57
First: 3.06
Second: 1.63
Third: 1.00
Fourth: 0.70
First: 3.42
Second: 2.21
Third: 1.60
Fourth: 1.00
Fifth: 0.75
First: 4.03
Second: 2.36
Third: 1.53
Fourth: 1.15
Fifth: 0.85
Sixth: 0.67
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Last modified: 9 November 2008.
