Holden Statesman VH 5.7 i V8 (306 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 460 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1735 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 7.7 s). The top speed reaches 230 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.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • High-performance engine delivering 306 hp.
- • Respectable acceleration of 7.7 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
- • Rear-wheel drive layout for enhanced handling and balance.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
Cons:
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(VH: 1998 - 2003).
| General: |
| Brand: | Holden |
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| Model: | Statesman |
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| Generation: | VH |
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| Modification (Engine): | 5.7 i V8 (306 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1999 |
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| End of production: | 2003 |
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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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| Engine: |
| Power: | 306 Hp @ 5200 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 54 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 460 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
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| Engine displacement: | 5665 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
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| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 99 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 92 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 10.1:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 14 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.5 l/100 km |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 7.7 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 7.7 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 230 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 5.7 kg/Hp, 176.4 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.8 kg/Nm, 265.1 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7.3 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1735 |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 5237 mm mm [Same length.] |
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| Width: | 1847 mm mm [Same width.] |
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| Height: | 1459 mm mm [Same height.] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2939 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
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| Front track: | 1559 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1577 mm |
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| Powertrain: |
| 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 | 4 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 225/55 VR16 |
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| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
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| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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