1978 - Holden - Commodore

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Commodore 1978
2. Commodore 1978
General Information
Make Holden
Model Commodore
Production Year 1978
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2730 mm     (107,5 in)
Front Track 1450 mm     (57,1 in)
Rear Track 1480 mm     (58,3 in)
Length 4850 mm     (190,9 in)
Width 1795 mm     (70,7 in)
Height 1405 mm     (55,3 in)
Ground Clearance 145 mm     (5,7 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,78
Weight 1380 kg     (3039,6 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 63 litre   (13,9 Imp gal ,  16,6 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer GM
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 4987 cc     (304,33 cu in)
Bore 101,6 mm     (4 in)
Stroke 77,77 mm     (3,06 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,31
Unitary Capacity 623,38 cc/cylinder    (38,04 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 8,4 : 1
Fuel System Type
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 242 HP     (180,5 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4600 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 400 N.m     (295,2 lb.ft ,  40,8 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 374,6 N.m    (4600 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 175,4 HP/ton    (130,8 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 48,5 HP/litre    (36,2 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 220 km/h   (136,7 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4A
Top Gear Ratio 0,7 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,08 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 10,4 m    (34,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.MS.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) LA.PR.TB.TA.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)