The Calais sedan offers a spacious and comfortable interior, with seating for five and a generous amount of cargo space. Its engine provides ample power and handling is confident and composed. Overall, the Calais is a well-rounded and reliable sedan that offers excellent value for its price.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4861 mm 191.38 in.
Width
1794 mm 70.63 in.
Height
1443 mm 56.81 in.
Wheelbase
2736 mm 107.72 in.
Front Track
1491 mm 58.7 in.
Rear Track
1491 mm 58.7 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Calais offers impressive fuel efficiency, making it a practical choice for urban and highway driving. Its spacious interior and comfortable ride make it a comfortable and practical family car.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined
13.1 l/100 km 17.96 US mpg 21.56 UK mpg 7.63 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The car is a Calais with a 4.9L, V8, naturally aspirated engine producing 224 HP and 385 Nm of torque. It is a rear-wheel drive with a 4-speed automatic transmission and coil spring suspension on both front and rear. The engine has 8.4:1 compression ratio and 2 valves per cylinder, utilizing a multi-port fuel injection system.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
224 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power Per Litre
45 Hp/l
Torque
385 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 283.96 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Displacement
4981 cm3 303.96 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
8.4
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
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
4 gears, automatic transmission
Front Suspension
Coil spring
Rear Suspension
Coil spring
Brakes
The Holden Calais features ventilated discs in the front and discs in the rear, with ABS (Anti-lock braking system) for enhanced safety. It also comes with hydraulic steering and 205/65 R15 H tires. This car is well-equipped for a smooth ride and responsive handling.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Disc
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size
205/65 R15 H
Weight & Capacity
None
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Weight To Power Ratio
6.9 kg/Hp, 145.5 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
4 kg/Nm, 250 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1540 kg 3395.12 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
443 l 15.64 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Holden - Calais (VP, facelift 1991)
The Calais has a wheelbase of 2736 mm (107.72 in).
The Calais has 4 doors.
The Calais offers 480 liters (17.3 cubic feet) of cargo space.
8 seconds
200 km/h (124.27 mph)
It's not the fastest, but still a decent performer for daily driving.
The Calais achieves a combined fuel consumption of 13.1 l/100 km (17.96 US mpg, 21.56 UK mpg).
The Calais runs on petrol (gasoline).
The Calais offers a comfortable ride, spacious interior, and impressive fuel efficiency.
The power output of this car is 224 HP.
This car has a 4-speed automatic transmission.
This car has a rear-wheel drive.
The Holden Calais features ventilated discs in the front and discs in the rear.
The Holden Calais has hydraulic steering.
The Holden Calais has 205/65 R15 H tires.
The Calais gets an estimated 25 mpg city and 30 mpg highway.
The Calais comes standard with features such as a touchscreen infotainment system, heated and ventilated seats, and a panoramic sunroof.
The Calais offers 34.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row and 63.9 cubic feet with the second row folded down.
