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Comparison Holden Calais (VT) 5.7 i V8 (306 Hp) & BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i (286 Hp)


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Holden Calais (VT) 5.7 i V8 (306 Hp)
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Brand: Holden BMW
Model: Calais M3
Generation: Calais (VT) M3 Convertible (E36)
Engine / modification: 5.7 i V8 (306 Hp) 3.0i (286 Hp)
Production start: 2000 year 1994 year
Production end: 2006 year 1995 year
Coupe type: Sedan Cabriolet
Num. of Doors: 4 2
Num. of seats: 5 4
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 13.5 l/100 km 13.0 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 8.5 l/100 km 7.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 9.1 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.35
Fuel tank volume: 75 l 65 l
Power: 306 hp 286 hp
Max power in: 5200 rpm. 7000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 6.2 sec
Torque: 460 Nm @ 4400 rpm. 320 Nm @ 3600 rpm.
Model Engine: S50B30
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 5665 cm3 2990 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 7 l
Coolant: 10.75 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: V engine Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 8 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 10.1 10.8
Piston Stroke: 92 mm 85.8 mm
Cylinder Bore: 99 mm 86 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4 -
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 4964 mm 4433 mm
Width: 1842 mm 1710 mm
Height: 1450 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase: 2788 mm 2700 mm
Front track: 1569 mm 1422 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1587 mm 1444 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 475 l 230 l
Front suspension: Coil spring Wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring Helical spring
Max weight: 1930 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1670 kg 1540 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.7 m
Tire size: 225/55 R16 235/40 R17
Wheel rims size: R17