Engines:

* 3.8L V6: ECOTEC 3800
* 3.8L Supercharged V6: Supercharged ECOTEC 3800
* 5.7L V8: GenIII LS1 V8
* 5.7L V8: High Output 235kW V8
* 5.7L V8: High Output 245kW V8


Transmissions:

* 5 speed manual (V6 only): Getrag
* 6 speed manual (V8 only): T56
* 4 speed automatic: GM 4L60E


Suspension:

* Front: MacPherson strut. Direct acting stabiliser bar. Progressive rate coil springs.
* Rear: Control-Link Independent Rear Suspension (IRS). Semi-trailing arm. Progressive rate miniblock coil springs. Stabiliser bar.
* Rear for One Tonner only: Multi-leaf spring. Live rear axle rated at 1800kg. Stabiliser bar.
* Sports Suspension Option (FE2): Front: Firmer spring rate. Revised stabiliser bar diameter. Reduced ride height. Rear: Firmer spring rate. Gas pressure dampers. On wagon, revised stabiliser bar diameter.


Steering:

* Type: Variable ratio rack and pinion.
* Turning circle: Sedan: 11.0m, Wagon: 11.5m, One Tonner: 12.1m
* Turns lock to lock:


Brakes:

* Front: Ventilated disc and finned twin-piston caliper.
* Rear: Disc
* Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): Bosch 5.3?? 4 sensor, 3 channel (front left, front right, rear). On vehicles with traction control 4 sensor, 4 channel


Wheels/Tyres:

* Wheels: 15 inch steel on Executive, Acclaim; 16 inch alloy wheels for Berlina, Calais and S; 17 inch alloy wheels for SV8; 18 inch alloy wheels for SS
* Tyres: P205/65 R15 95H for 15 inch wheels; P225/50 R16 92V for 16 inch wheels; P235/45 R17 93V for 17 inch wheels; P235/40 R18 for SS


Dimensions:

Sedan Wagon One Tonner
Wheelbase (mm): 2788 2938 3200
Front track (mm): 1569 1569 1569
Rear track (mm): 1587 1587 1597
Overall length (mm): 4891 5046 5230
Overall width (mirrors) (mm): 1842 1847 2047
Overall height (mm): 1450 1545 1507
Ground Clearance (mm): 150 153 132

Leg room (Front) (mm): 1072 1072 1071
Leg room (Rear) (mm): 992 992
Shoulder room (Front) (mm): 1518 1518 1515
Shoulder room (Rear) (mm): 1520 1520
Head room (Front) (mm): 988 1002 1013
Head room (Rear) (mm): 968 1069
Hip room (Front) (mm): 1440 1440 1440
Hip room (Rear) (mm): 1516 1516

Cargo volume (L): 475 2683


Fuel Consumption:

Tested to AS2877

* V6 Automatic Sedan City / Highway: (L/100km)
* V6 Automatic Wagon City / Highway: (L/100km)
* V6 Manual Sedan City / Highway: (L/100km)
* V6 Manual Wagon City / Highway: (L/100km)
* Supercharged V6 Automatic City / Highway (PULP): (L/100km)
* V8 Automatic Sedan City/Highway: (L/100km)
* V8 Automatic Wagon City/Highway: (L/100km)
* V8 Manual Sedan City/Highway: (L/100km)
* V8 Manual Wagon City/Highway: (L/100km)

LPG

* V6 Automatic Sedan City / Highway: (L/100km)
* V6 Automatic Wagon City / Highway: (L/100km)


Fuel Tank:

* Petrol Tank Capacity: 75L
* LPG Tank Capacity (Sedan): 75L
* LPG Tank Capacity (Wagon): 60L


Differential:

* V6 Ratio: 3.08:1
* Supercharged V6 Ratio: 3.08:1
* V8 Automatic Ratio: 3.08:1
* V8 Manual Ratio: 3.46:1


Weight:

* Executive sedan with V6 (kg): 1522
* Executive wagon with V6 (kg): 1585
* S (kg): 1561
* SS (kg): 1590

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ECOTEC (Emissions & Consumption Optimisation TEChnology) V6


'V' configuration. Cold air intake. OHV design with cross flow cylinder heads. Sequential fuel injection. High energy distributorless, ignition. Twin knock-control sensors. Computer diagnostics. Electric cooling fan. Stainless steel exhaust. Triple Coils. Cross-bolted main bearings. 4 bolt.

Cylinders: 90-degree V6
Capacity: 3.791L
Bore x Stroke (mm): 97 x 86
Induction: Electronic sequential fuel injection.
Valvetrain: Overhead valves, pushrods, 2 valves / cylinder.
Throttle body diameter: 68mm
Compression ratio: 9.4 : 1
Maximum power: 152 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum torque: 305 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Redline / Cutout: 5600 / 5900 rpm
Recommended Fuel: 91 Octane (ULP)


Engine Control Module (ECM) / Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Details

ECM -
PCM -
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Supercharged ECOTEC V6

'V' configuration. Cold air intake. OHV design with cross flow cylinder heads. Sequential fuel injection. High energy distributorless, ignition. Twin knock-control sensors. Computer diagnostics. Electric cooling fan. Stainless steel exhaust. High flow air cleaner. Low restriction dual exhaust. Electronic control supercharger. Triple Coils. Cross-bolted main bearings. 4 bolt.

Compression ratio: 8.5 : 1
Maximum power: 171 kW @ 5200 rpm (on PULP (Premium Unleaded))
Maximum torque: 375 Nm @ 3000 rpm (on PULP)
Recommended Fuel: 95 Octane (PULP)
Alternative Fuel: 91 Octane (ULP)


Engine Control Module (ECM) / Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Details

ECM -
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Gen III LS1 5.7L V8


'V' configuration. Cold air intake. OHV design with cross flow cylinder heads. Sequential fuel injection. High energy distributorless, ignition. Twin knock-control sensors. Computer diagnostics. Electric cooling fan. Stainless steel exhaust. High flow air cleaner. Low restriction dual exhaust. Coil per cylinder. Cross-bolted main bearings. 6-bolt.

Cylinders: V8
Capacity: 5665 cc
Bore x Stroke (mm): 99 x 92
Induction: Sequential fuel injection.
Valvetrain: Overhead valves, pushrods, 2 valves / cylinder.
Compression ratio: 10.1 : 1
Maximum power: 225 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum torque: 460 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Redline / Cutout:
Recommended Fuel: 91 Octane (ULP)

Construction
Block: Cast aluminium
Cylinder Head: Cast aluminium
Intake Manifold: Nylon composite


High Output 235kW V8

Same features as standard V8, plus: High Performance Dual Exhaust.

Maximum power: 235 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum torque: 465 Nm @ 4400 rpm


High Output 245kW V8

Same features as standard V8, plus: High Performance Dual Exhaust.

Maximum power: 245 kW @ 5600 rpm
Maximum torque: 465 Nm @ 4000 rpm


Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Details

PCM - Delco 09386530 / 12200411

Getrag 5-speed Manual Transmission

First: 3.83
Second: 2.19
Third: 1.40
Fourth: 1.00
Fifth: 0.81

T56 6-speed Manual Transmission

First: 2.66
Second: 1.78
Third: 1.30
Fourth: 1.00
Fifth: 0.74
Sixth: 0.50

GM 4L60E 4-speed Automatic Transmission

First: 3.06
Second: 1.63
Third: 1.00
Fourth: 0.70