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Holden Suburban 8KL35 6.5 i V8 SLE (195 Hp)
Holden Suburban:
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8KL35 Overview:
Holden Suburban (8KL35). With 430 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2326 kg, it’s on the heavier side. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
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1 / 5
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Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Adequate and balanced power output (195 hp) for versatile driving.
- • Rear-wheel drive layout for enhanced handling and balance.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Generous trunk capacity of 1345 Liters.
- • Turbocharged engine ensures better torque delivery at low RPMs.
Cons:
- • Relatively high fuel consumption: 16.6 L/100 km combined.
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Overall Rating: 2.5/5
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(8KL35: 1998 - 2001).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Holden |
| Model: | Suburban |
| Generation: | 8KL35 |
| Modification (Engine): | 6.5 i V8 SLE (195 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1999 |
| End of production: | 2001 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 195 Hp @ 3400 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 30.1 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 430 Nm @ 1800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | L56 More details about the engine L56 |
| Engine displacement: | 6473 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Precombustion chamber injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 17 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.9 kg/Hp, 83.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.4 kg/Nm, 184.9 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2326 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 4235 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 1345 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 158 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5588 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1956 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1880 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 3340 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1615 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1640 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 | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 235/75 R15 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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