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Holden Ute I 5.0 i V8 HSV (243 Hp)
Holden Ute:
The Holden Ute is a coupe utility built by Holden, the Australian subsidiary of General Motors, from 2000 to 2017. The word "ute" is a colloquial term used commonly in Australia for a utility vehicle. Between 2003 and 2007, Holden built a crew cab version , called the Holden Crewman and between 2003 and 2005 a cab chassis version known as the Holden One Tonner.
The VX Commodore-based Ute launched with a locally built 3. 8-litre Ecotec V6 engine of Buick design. A 5. 7-litre Generation III V8 engine option was also available, but this was replaced by the 6. 0-litre Generation 4 in 2006, and updated to the L98 specification later on that year. In 2004, Holden replaced the V6 with a 3. 6-litre Alloytec unit....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
Holden Ute (I). With 400 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1450 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 9 s). The top speed reaches 220 km/h. A vehicle with an open cargo bed at the back, suitable for transporting goods. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
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4.4 / 5
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Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Adequate and balanced power output (224 hp) for versatile driving.
- • Respectable acceleration of 8.7 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
Cons:
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Overall Rating: 4/5
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Holden |
| Model: | Ute |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 5.0 i V8 HSV (243 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2000 |
| End of production: | 2002 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Pick-up |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 243 Hp @ 4800 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 48.8 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 400 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 4981 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Single-point injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 220 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6 kg/Hp, 167.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.6 kg/Nm, 275.9 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1450 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4861 mm mm |
| Width: | 1794 mm mm |
| Height: | 1448 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2731 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1491 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1491 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 205/65 R15 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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