Hey guys just asking for my brother as he is looking into getting a 2005 VZ SS, what KW output are these engines?? I thought the 2005 had 250KW and the 2004 had 235KW, just after some accurate figures! im also talking in stock form.
Thanks tom
Try this mate. Holden VZ Commodore Specifications
235 kW V8 (until 31/12/05, then 260kW 6.0L V8 from 1/1/06),
Thanks guys, i had a look at that Holden VZ commodore specifications website amd it says
'V' configuration. High flow, low restriction air intake. OHV design with cross flow cylinder heads. Sequential fuel injection. High energy, distributorless ignition. Twin knock-control sensors. Onboard diagnostics. Electric cooling fan. Stainless steel exhaust. Electronic throttle control. Aluminium alloy block and cylinder heads. High flow, low restriction air intake. Aluminium oil pan. 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: 235 kW @ 5600 rpm
Maximum torque: 460 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Redline / Cutout:
Recommended Fuel: 91 Octane (ULP)
High Output 250kW V8 - (Discontinued 31/12/2005)
Same features as standard V8, plus: High Performance Dual Exhaust.
Maximum power: 250 kW @ 5600 rpm
Maximum torque: 470 Nm @ 4800 rpm
High Output 260kW V8 - (Discontinued 31/12/2005)
Same features as standard V8, plus: High Performance Split Dual Exhaust. Recommended Fuel: PULP
Maximum power: 260 kW @ 5600 rpm
Maximum torque: 500 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Were does the High out put 250kw motor come into it?
Also got this from Wikipedia, and if you look down at the features it states it has a 250 kw motor up until 31/12/05 ??????
The SS was the flagship sports model of the VZ range. Pricing for the SS started at AUD$50,990.
SS included such features as:
* 5.7 L 250 kW (340 PS; 335 hp) LS1 V8 (until 31/12/05, then 6.0 L 260 kW (354 PS; 349 hp) L76 V8 from 1/1/06)
* 6-speed manual transmission (option of 4-speed automatic transmission)
* 6 disc in-dash CD player
* Air conditioning
* Alloy pedals
* Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
* Auto headlights
* Brake assist (BA)
* Colour coded instrument cluster
* Cruise control
* Driver's and passenger's airbags
* Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD)
* FE2 sports suspension
* Front and rear power windows
* Front fog lamps
* Independent rear suspension (IRS)
* Limited slip differential (LSD)
* Power antenna
* Security system
* Side impact airbags (SIAB)
* Sports leather steering wheel
* Traction control system (TCS)
* Trip computer
* 18 inch alloy wheels
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