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Holden VT 5.0 Commodore

General information

ModelHolden VT 5.0 Commodore
Year1997
Rating60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4987 ccm (304.31 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
DriveRear wheels
Transmission4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Engine and transmission

Displacement4987 ccm (304.31 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power228.00 PS (168 kW or 225 HP) at 4400 Rev. per min.
Max torque395.00 Nm (40.3 kgf-m or 291.4 ft.lbs) at 3600 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Gearbox4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1471 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

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

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1550 kg (3,417.2 pounds)
Overall length5050 mm (198.8 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1560 mm (61.4 inches)
Ground clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase2950 mm (116.1 inches)

Other specifications

Country of originAustralia
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