I Wouldn't mind buying this car. Under the bonnet, the 270kW, 6.0-litre V8 (the V6 is the standard fitment, but Holden expects many to upgrade to the V8 given the nature of the Calais V) does its job in propelling this sizeable machine up to speed briskly.
Nuts & bolts
Price: $53,490 (V6), $58,490 (V8)
Engines: 3.6-litre V6 / 6.0-litre V8
Transmissions: five-speed automatic / six-speed automatic
Power: 195kW at 6500rpm / 270kW at 5700rpm
Torque: 340Nm at 2600rpm / 530Nm at 4400rpm
Fuel consumption: 11.6L/100km (V6) 14.3L/100km (V8)
Exterior highlights: (above Calais) 18-inch seven-spoke alloy wheels, chrome lower door molding and deck lid lift handle, V deck lid badge, rain-sensing wipers, front parking sensors (to match the rears), lights in the mirrors to light beside the car on approach, heated exterior mirrors with position memory
Interior: (above Calais) Full leather trim, hinged door pockets, overhead integrated DVD player, screen and controls, premium sound system, power passenger's seat, sliding centre arm rest, leather wrap sports profile steering wheel, 11-speaker 230-watt audio system, driver's seat memory for up to 3 drivers.
Optional: V8 with 6 speed auto, sports suspension, limited slip differential.
Safety: active front seat head restraints, side curtain air bags, ESP, side impact airbags for driver and front passenger. Front lap/sash seatbelts with load limiters and pyrotechnic pretensioners, rear seat child restraint anchor points (3), dual front airbags
Prices in AUD
Kerb Weight
1825 kg.
Fuel Consumption
14.3 L/100 km. PULP.
Fuel Tank Size
73-litre tank
Competitors
Ford Fairmont Ghia V8 $57,860
A quality car about to be uprated, but the V8 Calais V is its toughest competition yet.
Chrysler 300C Hemi $59,990
Great attitude and presence, and it drives OK too.
I cant find a top speed for it though.
. But if i was i rich, and let say i had around the 10 mil. then i would like to purchase it.
