Holden Statesman / Caprice
WH Series
Specifications
Engines:
Transmissions:
Suspension:
- front: MacPherson strut, Direct acting stabiliser bar, Progressive rate coil springs
- rear: Independent rear suspension (IRS), Semi trailing arm, Progressive rate miniblock coil springs,
Stabiliser Bar
Steering:
- Variable power-assisted, variable ratio rack and pinion.
- Turns lock to lock:
- Turning circle (m): 11.3
Brakes:
- front: ventilated discs and finned caliper
- rear: discs
- ABS (Anti-lock Braking System): Bosch 5.3
Traction Control
Wheels/Tyres:
- wheels: 16 x 7 inch alloy wheels
- tyres: 225/55 VR16
Dimensions:
Wheelbase (mm):
Front track (mm):
Rear track (mm):
Overall length (mm): 5,237
Overall width (mirrors) (mm): 2,018
Overall height (mm): 1,459
Ground clearance (mm): 125
Fuel Consumption:
AS2877
- V6 Automatic City / Highway: 12.0 / 7.4 (L/100km)
- Supercharge V6 Automatic City / Highway: 13.5 / 8.0 (L/100km)
- V8 Automatic: 13.5 / 8.5 (L/100km)
Fuel Tank:
Capacity: 75 L
Differential:
Ratio: 3.08 : 1
Weight:
Estimated weight, in kg
- Statesman V6: 1678 kg
- Statesman Supercharged V6: 1718 kg
- Statesman V8: 1735 kg
- Caprice V6: 1689 kg
- Caprice Supercharged V6: 1722 kg
- Caprice V8: 1743 kg
ECOTEC (Emissions & Consumption Optimisation TEChnology) 3800 V6
V configuration. OHV design with cross flow cylinder heads. Multipoint
fuel injection. Engine Control Module, or Powertrain Control Module (with
auto trans.). Computer diagnostics. 91 octane fuel. High energy, distributorless,
ignition and triple coils. Sequential fuel injection. Low friction technology.
Cross-bolted main bearings. "Hot wire" air mass metering. Twin
knock-control sensors. Two-speed cooling fan.
- Cylinders: 90-degree V6
- Capacity: 3.791L
- Bore x Stroke (mm): 97.0 x 86.0
- Induction: Electronic sequential fuel injection.
- Valvetrain: Overhead valves, pushrods, 2 valves / cylinder.
- Compression ratio: 9.4 : 1
- Maximum power: 147 kW @ 5200 RPM
- Maximum torque: 304 Nm @ 3600 RPM
- Redline / Cutout: 5500 / 5900 RPM
HEC Supercharged 3800 ECOTEC V6
- Maximum power: 171 kW @ 5200 rpm
- Maximum torque: 375 Nm @ 3000 rpm
LS1 Gen III 5.7L V8
The Chevrolet sourced LS1 Generation III 5.7L V8 replaces the Holden 5.0L V8 in the VT Series II. It offers significant
increases in power and torque, more all-round refinement, improved fuel economy and even greater durability and
reliability.
The Gen III features reduced weight due to mostly aluminium construction, reduced friction due to roller camshaft
followers and rocker arms, and single plane engine sealing which provides superior sealing of oil, water and air. The
new coil per cylinder ignition system features eight individual coils with each coil located next to its spark plug
for a concentrated blast of high ignition energy sparked by electronic signals derived from crankshaft and camshaft
position sensors.
- Cylinders: V8
- Capacity: 5665 cc
- Bore x Stroke (mm): 99.00 x 92.00
- Induction: Sequential fuel injection.
- Valvetrain: Overhead valves, pushrods, 2 valves / cylinder.
- Compression ratio: 10.1 : 1
- Maximum power: 220 kW @ 5000 RPM
- Maximum torque: 446 Nm @ 4400 RPM
- Redline / Cutout: / 6,200 rpm
Construction
- Block: Cast aluminium
- Cylinder Head: Cast aluminium
- Intake Manifold: Nylon composite
- Exhaust Manifold: Cast iron
- Main Bearing Caps: Powder metal
- Crankshaft: Cast iron with undercut and rolled fillets
- Camshaft: Hollow steel
- Connecting rods: Powder metal
GM Hydramatic 4L60-E
Electronically controlled dual-mode 4 speed automatic.
Ratios km/h per 1000 RPM
First: 3.06 12.5
Second: 1.63 23.4
Third: 1.00 38.1
Fourth: 0.70 54.5
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Last modified: 15 March 2003.
