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Holden Commodore

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 101.60 mm × 77.77 mm 4 in × 3.06 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 5 litre 4987 cc (304.325 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.40:1
Fuel system
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 220 km/h (137 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 175.36 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1007.9 kPa (146.2 psi)
Specific torque 80.21 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.31
Unitary capacity 623.38 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2730 mm
wheelbase 107.5 in
Length (milimeters) 4850 mm
Length (inches) 190.9 in
Width (milimeters) 1795 mm
Width (inches) 70.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1405 mm
Height (inches) 55.3 in
L:W ratio 1.78
Ground clearance (milimeters) 145 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1380 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3042 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 63 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13.9 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 16.6 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.40 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4A
Top gear ratio 0.70
Final drive ratio 3.08

General information

RAC rating 51.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1978 Holden Commodore PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1978

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