| petrol | |
| diesel | |
| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
| steam | |
| electricity |
(1978 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 4987 cm3 / 304.3 cu in / 304.3 cu in, 180.5 kW / 242.1 hp / 242.1 hp @ 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm, 400.0 N·m / 295.0 lb·ft / 295.0 lb·ft @ 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm, automatic 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 220 km/h / 137 mph / 137 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Holden | Issued from | 1978 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Commodore | Issued until | |
| Serie | Commodore | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Holden | Country | AU |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4850 mm / 190.9 in / 190.9 in | Total (curb) weight | 1380 kg / 3042 lb / 3042 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1795 mm / 70.7 in / 70.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1405 mm / 55.3 in / 55.3 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2730 mm / 107.5 in / 107.5 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1450 mm / 57.1 in / 57.1 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1480 mm / 58.3 in / 58.3 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm / 5.7 in / 5.7 in | Fuel capacity | 63 l / 13.9 UK gal / 16.6 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.78 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.14 m2 / 23.1 sq ft / 23.1 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | GM | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 101.6 mm / 4.00 in / 4.00 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 77.8 mm / 3.06 in / 3.06 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.31 | |
| Fuel supply | Engine displacement | 4987 cm3 / 304.3 cu in / 304.3 cu in | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 623.38 cm3/cylinder / 38.041 cu in/cylinder / 38.041 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | 8.4 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 180.5 kW / 242.1 hp / 242.1 hp at 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 400.0 N·m / 295.0 lb·ft / 295.0 lb·ft at 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 72.2 kW / 96.8 hp / 96.8 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 36.2 kW/l / 0.795 bhp/cu in / 0.795 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 80.2 N·m/l / 0.70 lb·ft/cu in / 0.70 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.7 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.08 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 220 km/h / 137 mph / 137 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 175.4 kW/ton / 132.9 bhp/ton / 132.9 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 10.4 m / 34.1 ft / 34.1 ft | |
| Suspension front | Independent, MacPherson strut, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Live axle, Panhard rod, Torsion bar, Trailing arm, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | servo-assisted | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Holden Commodore
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