| General information |
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| Brand | Holden |
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| Model | Calais |
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| Generation | Calais (VT) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 3.8i V6 SC (233 Hp) |
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| Start of production | 1998 year |
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| End of production | 2006 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Sedan |
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| Seats | 5 |
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| Doors | 4 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
13 l/100 km
18.09 US mpg21.73 UK mpg7.69 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
7.6 l/100 km
30.95 US mpg37.17 UK mpg13.16 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 7.9 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 7.9 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 7.5 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
226 km/h
140.43 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 7.1 kg/Hp, 140.8 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.4 kg/Nm, 226.6 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 233 Hp @ 5200 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 61.5 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
375 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
276.59 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine displacement |
3791 cm3
231.34 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
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| Cylinder Bore |
96.5 mm
3.8 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
86.4 mm
3.4 in. |
| Compression ratio | 8.5 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Mechanical supercharging (Compressor) |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1655 kg
3648.65 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
475 l
16.77 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
75 l
19.81 US gal | 16.5 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4964 mm
195.43 in. |
| Width |
1842 mm
72.52 in. |
| Height |
1450 mm
57.09 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2788 mm
109.76 in. |
| Front track |
1569 mm
61.77 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1587 mm
62.48 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) | 4 |
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| Front suspension | Coil spring |
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| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 215/60 R16 |
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