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233 hp3791 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan1998-2006
0-100 km/h 7.9 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Performance
| Power | 233hp174kW |
|---|---|
| Torque | 375Nm277lb-ft |
| Displacement | 3,791cc231cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,655kg3,649lb |
| Power-to-weight | 141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 31.4s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.5s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 15.7s Calculated |
| Top speed | 226 km/h 140 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 69.6s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption city | 13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 75L |
Engine and drivetrain
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Supercharged |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Gears | 4-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,964mm195in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,842mm73in |
| Height | 1,450mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,788mm110in |
| Front track | 1,569mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,587mm62in |
| Trunk volume | 475L |
| Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC | 233 hp 174 kW |
| Database median | 262 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC | 7.9 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC | 226 km/h 140 mph |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SCPowerTorque
- Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC | 5,200 rpm | 3,000 rpm | 5,450 rpm |
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