What is the difference between a Calais and a Calais V?

The Calais features premium styling with chrome highlights both inside and out, with leather seats and 18-inch wheels. Wheels fitted to VFI Calais V are 19-inch ten spoke machine finished wheels as standard.

How fast is a Holden Calais?

According to ProfessCars™ estimation this Holden is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 6.3 sec, from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.6 sec, from 0 to 160 km/h (100 mph) in 16 sec, from 0 to 200 km/h (124 mph) in 28.1 sec and the quarter mile drag time is 14.7 sec.

Is Calais same as Commodore?

Initially introduced as a single sedan body style, the range expanded in 1979 to include a station wagon. From 1984, Holden began branding the flagship model as Holden Calais, with the Commodore Berlina introduced in 1984 gaining independent Holden Berlina nomenclature in 1988.

Is Holden Calais a V8?

It also offered customers the option of V8 power, right through to the fourth generation of VE and VF Commodores, where it was known as the Calais V in V8 form. The nameplate continues in Holden’s switch to the fully imported ZB Commodore in 2018.

What does SSV stand for in Commodores?

General Motors has been importing Aussie-made V8 Commodores to the United States and selling them as the Chevrolet SS since 2013. At its introduction, GM billed it as a “a modern interpretation of Chevrolet’s Super Sport heritage.”

What engine is in a VE Commodore?

Holden Commodore (VE)
Powertrain
Engine	3.0 L LF1 V6 3.6 L LY7 V6 3.6 L LFX V6 6.0 L L98 V8 (Manual 2008–2010) 6.0 L L76 V8 (Auto 2008–2010) 6.0 L L77 V8 6.2 L LS3 V8 (HSV and Pontiac) 7.0 L LS7 V8 (HSV only)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,915 mm (114.8 in)

What is the difference between the VZ and the VE Calais?

Compared to the VZ Calais, the VE Calais was 64 mm shorter (at 4900 mm), 57 mm wider (1899 mm), 26 mm taller (1476 mm) and had a 127 mm longer wheelbase (2915 mm).

What kind of engine does a ve Calais have?

Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, the rear-wheel drive VE Calais was initially available with 3.6-litre V6 and 6.0-litre V8 petrol engines. As per the table below, the range consisted of standard Calais and Calais V models.

What type of suspension does a ve Calais have?

The VE Calais had ‘Linear Control’ suspension which consisted of double-pivot MacPherson strut-based front suspension with dual lower links (with individual ball joints), a tension link, lateral link and a direct acting stabiliser bar.

When did the international edition of the Calais V come out?

In November 2007, an ‘International’ edition of the Calais V was released. Compared to the Calais V, the Calais V International was distinguished by its 19-inch SuperSport alloy wheels, satellite navigation with colour display and Onyx/Light Urban trim combination. 2008 Calais V 60th Anniversary