Back to shop ↗
THE HOLDEN COMMODORE FORUM

HOLDCOM Community

Built around the cars. Kept alive by the people.

+ Start a discussion
Holden Commodores gathered at Holdcom
Forum Home›VL Commodore
VL Commodore

Vl Calais Turbo 5spd

Started by arialdown vbmenu_register("postmenu_1002670", true); · 5 June 2006 · 3 replies

Preserved from CalaisTurbo. Original authors and dates are shown; archived members are not current Holdcom accounts.

Hi lads and ladies, I finally got some pics together of my baby. I have owned her for about 2 and a half years. Mechanically she is pretty stock, which is they way i like it. She will be up for sale late next week for $8000. She has only done 126000 kms. Love to read your comments. Cheers. Engine - 3.0 turbo (RB30ET) Type: Conventional, watercooled, four-stroke, reciprocating piston type. Capacity: 2.962 Litres (181 cubic inches) Cylinders: Six Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline Head design: Pushrod and rocker actuated Overhead Camshaft with two valves per cylinder Turbo: Water cooled Garrett AiResearch T3 turbocharger @ 9 psi Fuel system: Electronic fuel-injection Bore and stroke: 86 x 85mm (3.39 x 3.35 inches) Power output: 140kw (201 bhp) at 5600rpm Torque: 296Nm (2181 lbs/ft) at 3200rpm Compression ratio: 7.8:1 Bosh BOV, adjustable boost. Suspension: Front: Kmac, Linear rate front springs, Koni shocks Rear: Progressive rate coil springs, adjustable panhard rod, double-acting dampers and stabiliser bar, gas pressure dampers, fuel tank guard. Brakes: 289mm diameter front and 230mm solid rear disc brakes plus Girlock's finned Corvette-style callipers Bosh Qik Stop pads Differential: Borg Warner 4 pinion 28 spline LSD 3.45:1. Interior: Calais plush velour grey Momo race, 350mm Autometer Boost gauge Pioneer deck; 50x4 output, pioneer 3way 6x9�s Greddy turbo timer Wheels: 17 in WH HSV Grange with 235/45 Generic rubber Performance when new: Top speeds in gears Calais 5speed manual 1st (3.58:1): 54km/h (34mph) 2nd (2.08:1): 94km/h (58mph) 3rd (1.36:1): 143km/h (89mph) 4th (1.00:1): 195km/h (121mph) 5th (0.76:1): 218km/h (135mph) Elapsed time 0-100km/h 7.8 seconds Standing 400 metres 15.5 (source 'wheels' magazine, February 1987)
Photo 1 shared by arialdown
vbmenu_register("postmenu_1002670", true);Photo 2 shared by arialdown
vbmenu_register("postmenu_1002670", true);Photo 3 shared by arialdown
vbmenu_register("postmenu_1002670", true);Photo 4 shared by arialdown
vbmenu_register("postmenu_1002670", true);Photo 5 shared by arialdown
vbmenu_register("postmenu_1002670", true);Photo 6 shared by arialdown
vbmenu_register("postmenu_1002670", true);Photo 7 shared by arialdown
vbmenu_register("postmenu_1002670", true);Photo 8 shared by arialdown
vbmenu_register("postmenu_1002670", true);Photo 9 shared by arialdown
vbmenu_register("postmenu_1002670", true);
0 likes
haha did you sell this? How much did you get for it if you dont mind me asking
0 likes
why dont u come out this friday night for a drive. would like to see it in the flesh.
0 likes
THATS FUCKIN MIIIIIIINT AS MAN!!! ...Love It!!!! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
0 likes
Sign in or create an account to reply. New members are welcome—no purchase or old CT account needed.

Who’s online

0 members and 0 guests active in the last 15 minutes

No signed-in members active right now. Guests are welcome to browse.

Visitors Today34

33,602 threads, 484,230 posts and 24,897 images saved from CalaisTurbo.
As at . Recovery is continuing.