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Holden VT 3.8 Commodore

General information

ModelHolden VT 3.8 Commodore
Year1997
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating53.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3789 ccm (231.20 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
DriveRear wheels
Transmission4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement3789 ccm (231.20 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power200.00 PS (147 kW or 197 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Max torque304.00 Nm (31.0 kgf-m or 224.2 ft.lbs) at 3600 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Gearbox4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1242 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Passenger space5420 litres (1,432 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Dimensions and weight

Weight1610 kg (3,549.4 pounds)
Overall length4890 mm (192.5 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Ground clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase2950 mm (116.1 inches)

Other specifications

Country of originAustralia
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