Holden Commodore / Calais

VT Series

Specifications

Built:

303,895

Engines:

• 3.8L V6: ECOTEC V6
• 3.8L Supercharged V6: Supercharged ECOTEC V6
• 5.0L V8: 5000i V8
• 5.0L V8: HSV 195kW Option
• 5.7L V8: GenIII LS1 V8(Series II)

Transmissions:

• 5 speed manual (V6 and 5.0L V8): Getrag
• 6 speed manual (5.7L V8): T56
• 4 speed automatic: GM

Suspension:

• Front: MacPherson strut, incorporating wet sleeve shock absorbers. Direct acting stabiliser bar. Progressive rate coil springs.
• Rear: Independent Rear Suspension (IRS). Semi-trailing arm. Progressive rate miniblock coil springs. Stabiliser bar.
• Sports Suspension Option (FE2): Front: Firmer spring rate. Revised stabiliser bar diameter. Reduced ride height. Rear: Firmer spring rate. Gas pressure shock absorbers. On wagon, revised stabiliser bar diameter.

Steering:

• Type: Variable ratio rack & pinion. Variable power assist.
• Turning circle: Sedan: 11.0m, Wagon: 11.5m
• Turns lock to lock: 2.8

Brakes:

• Front: Ventilated disc and finned twin-piston caliper.
• Rear: Disc
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): Bosch 5.3

Wheels/Tyres:

• Wheels: 15 inch steel on Executive, Acclaim; 15 inch alloy wheels for Berlina; 16 inch alloy wheels for Calais and S; 17 inch alloy wheels for SS
• Tyres: P205/65 R15 95H for 15 inch wheels; P225/50 for 16 inch wheels; P235/45 for 17 inch wheels

Dimensions:

                               Sedan       Wagon
Wheelbase (mm):                 2788        2938
Front track (mm):               1569        1569
Rear track (mm):                1587        1587
Overall length (mm):            4882        5040
Overall width (mirrors) (mm):   1842        1847
Overall height (mm):            1450        1545

Leg room (Front) (mm):          1072        1072
Leg room (Rear) (mm):            992         992
Shoulder room (mm):             1518        1518
Head room (Front) (mm):          988        1002
Head room (Rear) (mm):           968        1069
Hip room (Front) (mm):          1516        1516
Hip room (Rear) (mm):           1516        1516

Cargo volume (L):                475        2683

Series 2

                    Sedan                          Wagon
         
                    Executive  Berlina  Calais     Executive  Berlina 
Length              4882       4882     4882       5040       5040
Width(excl.mirrors) 1824       1824     1824       1824       1824
Height              1425       1422     1420       1434       1468
Wheelbase           2788       2788     2788       2938       2938
Overhang - front     930        930      930        930        930
Overhang - back     1164       1164     1164       1174       1174
Front track         1568       1568     1558       1568       1568
Rear track          1582       1582     1572       1582       1582

Fuel Consumption:

AS2877

• V6 Automatic City / Highway: 12.0 / 7.2 (L/100km)
• V6 Manual: 11.0 / 7.2 (L/100km)
• Supercharged V6 Automatic: 13.5 / 7.8 (L/100km)
• V8 5.0L Automatic: 15.0 / 9.0 (L/100km)
• V8 5.0L Manual: 14.0 / 9.0 (L/100km)
• V8 5.7L Automatic City/Highway: 13.0 / 8.5 (L/100km)
• V8 5.7L Manual: 13.0 / 7.4 (L/100km)

Fuel Tank:

• Petrol Tank Capacity: 75L
• LPG Tank Capacity: 60L

Differential:

• Ratio: 3.08:1
• Ratio (Series II V8 auto): 3.07:1
• Ratio (Series II V8 manual): 3.46:1
• Ratio (Series II V8 HSV manual): 3.73:1
• Ratio (Series II V8 HSV GTS): 3.91:1

Weight:

• Executive sedan with V6 (kg): 1551
• Executive wagon with V6 (kg): 1611
• Executive sedan with V8 (kg): 1643
• Executive wagon with V8 (kg): 1702

Series 2

• Executive sedan with V6 (kg): 1512
• Executive wagon with V6 (kg): 1572
• Executive sedan with V8 (kg): 1572
• Executive wagon with V8 (kg): 1632
• Berlina sedan with V6 (kg): 1555
• Berlina wagon with V6 (kg): 1623
• Berlina sedan with V8 (kg): 1602
• Berlina wagon with V8 (kg): 1671
• Calais with V6 (kg): 1601
• Calais with V8 (kg): 1648

ECOTEC (Emissions & Consumption Optimisation TEChnology) V6

'V' configuration. OHV design with cross flow cylinder heads. 'Hot wire' air mass metering. Sequential fuel injection. Engine management system. Computer diagnostics. Twin electric cooling fans. Stainless steel exhaust. Linear exhaust gas recirculation for emissions and economy. High energy distributorless, ignition and triple coils. Twin knock-control sensors. Low friction technology. Cross bolted main bearings.

Cylinders: 90-degree V6

Capacity: 3.791L

Bore x Stroke (mm): 97.0 x 86.0

Induction: Electronic sequential fuel injection.

Valvetrain: Overhead valves, pushrods, 2 valves / cylinder.

Throttle body diameter: 68mm

Compression ratio: 9.4 : 1

Maximum power: 147 kW @ 5200 RPM

Maximum torque: 304 Nm @ 3600 RPM

Redline / Cutout: 5600 / 5900 RPM

Engine Control Module (ECM) / Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Details

ECM - Delco 16233396
PCM - Delco 16233396

Supercharged ECOTEC V6

'V' configuration. OHV design with cross flow cylinder heads. 'Hot wire' air mass metering. Sequential fuel injection. Engine management system. Computer diagnostics. Twin electric cooling fans. Stainless steel exhaust. Cold air intake. High flow air cleaner. Low restriction dual exhaust. Electronic control supercharger. High energy distributorless, ignition and triple coils. Twin knock-control sensors. Low friction technology. Cross bolted main bearings.

Compression ratio: 8.5 : 1

Maximum power: 171 kW @ 5200 RPM (on PULP (Premium Unleaded))

Maximum torque: 375 Nm @ 3000 RPM (on PULP)

Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Details

PCM - Delco 16233396

5000i V8

'V' configuration. OHV design with cross flow cylinder heads. 'Hot wire' air mass metering. Sequential fuel injection. Engine management system. Computer diagnostics. Twin electric cooling fans. Stainless steel exhaust. High flow air cleaner. Low restriction dual exhaust. Breakerless high energy electronic ignition system. Knock-control sensor. Low friction technology.

Replaced by 5.7L V8 in VT Series II.

Cylinders: V8

Capacity: 4.987L

Bore x Stroke (mm): 102.0 x 77.0

Induction: Electronic sequential fuel injection.

Valvetrain: Overhead valves, pushrods, 2 valves / cylinder.

Compression ratio: 8.8 : 1

Maximum power: 179 kW @ 4800 RPM

Maximum torque: 400 Nm @ 3600 RPM

Redline / Cutout:

HSV 195kW Option

'V' configuration. OHV design with cross flow cylinder heads. 'Hot wire' air mass metering. Sequential fuel injection. Engine management system. Computer diagnostics. Twin electric cooling fans. Stainless steel exhaust. High flow air cleaner. Low restriction dual exhaust. Extractor exhaust system. Breakerless high energy electronic ignition system. Knock-control sensor. Low friction technology.

Replaced by 5.7L V8 in VT Series II.

Maximum power: 195 kW @ 5200 rpm

Maximum torque: 430 Nm @ 3600 rpm

Engine Control Module (ECM) / Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Details

ECM - Delco 16234531
PCM - Delco 16234531

Gen III LS1 5.7L V8

The Chevrolet sourced LS1 Generation III 5.7L V8 replaces the Holden 5.0L V8 in the VT Series II. It offers significant increases in power and torque, more all-round refinement, improved fuel economy and even greater durability and reliability.

The Gen III features reduced weight due to mostly aluminium construction, reduced friction due to roller camshaft followers and rocker arms, and single plane engine sealing which provides superior sealing of oil, water and air. The new coil per cylinder ignition system features eight individual coils with each coil located next to its spark plug for a concentrated blast of high ignition energy sparked by electronic signals derived from crankshaft and camshaft position sensors.

Cylinders: V8

Capacity: 5665 cc

Bore x Stroke (mm): 99.00 x 92.00

Induction: Sequential fuel injection.

Valvetrain: Overhead valves, pushrods, 2 valves / cylinder.

Compression ratio: 10.1 : 1

Maximum power: 220 kW @ 5000 RPM

Maximum torque: 446 Nm @ 4400 RPM

Redline / Cutout: / 6,200 rpm

Construction

Block: Cast aluminium

Cylinder Head: Cast aluminium

Intake Manifold: Nylon composite

Exhaust Manifold: Cast iron

Main Bearing Caps: Powder metal

Crankshaft: Cast iron with undercut and rolled fillets

Camshaft: Hollow steel

Connecting rods: Powder metal

Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Details

PCM - Delco 16220610 / 09354896

Getrag 5-speed Manual Transmission

For V6:

First: 3.83

Second: 2.19

Third: 1.40

Fourth: 1.00

Fifth: 0.81

For 5.0L V8:

First: 3.55

Second: 2.04

Third: 1.40

Fourth: 1.00

Fifth: 0.76

T56 6-speed Manual Transmission

For 5.7L V8:

First: 2.66
Second: 1.78
Third: 1.30
Fourth: 1.00
Fifth: 0.74
Sixth: 0.50

GM Hydramatic 4L60-E 4-speed Automatic Transmission

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

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Last modified: 28 August 2004.