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Holden Statesman VH 3.8 i V6 (200 Hp)
Holden Statesman:
The Holden Caprice is a full-size luxury car which was produced by Holden in Australia from 1990 to October 2017. The similar Holden Statesman, which was also introduced in 1990 as a model below the Caprice, was discontinued in September 2010. Between 1971 and 1985, Holden marketed their long-wheelbase sedans under the Statesman marque.
Statesman and Caprice are essentially long-wheelbase variants of the Commodore range, and as of 2006, were the largest rear-wheel drive sedans offered by GM. Internationally, Statesmans and Caprices have been rebadged as the Buick Royaum, Daewoo Statesman, and Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, these cars have formed the basis of the Chinese-built Buick Park Avenue and the Bitter Vero, a rebodied version from Germany....(Read more on Wikipedia)
VH Overview:
Holden Statesman (VH). With 304 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10.5 l/100km). With a weight of 1520 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 8.7 s). The top speed reaches 200 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
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2.1 / 5
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Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Adequate and balanced power output (200 hp) for versatile driving.
- • Respectable acceleration of 8.7 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
- • Rear-wheel drive layout for enhanced handling and balance.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Standard trunk space (445 L) suitable for daily needs.
Cons:
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Overall Rating: 3.5/5
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(VS: 1990 - 1998).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Holden |
| Model: | Statesman |
| Generation: | VH |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.8 i V6 (200 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1998 |
| End of production: | 2003 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 200 Hp @ 5200 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 52.8 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 304 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 3791 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.4:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 10.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 8.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 8.7 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.6 kg/Hp, 131.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5 kg/Nm, 200 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.3 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1520 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 445 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4990 mm mm [1mm more] |
| Width: | 1795 mm mm [1mm more] |
| Height: | 1420 mm mm [43mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2825 mm mm [1mm less] |
| Front track: | 1490 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1490 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 205/65 R15 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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