Segment: Medium
Production years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Holden introduced the Caprice/Statesman lineup based on the same platform as the Commodore, which GM used for the Opel/Vauxhall Omega and the Cadillac Catera.
Being part of a giant carmaker also includes the advantages of know-how for various components or platforms. The European arm of General Motors, Opel, built a car fit for the European roads. It meant that it was comfortable and it didn't lack in the handling department. While the Europeans didn't like big engines, the Australians didn't have a problem with that, so they put bigger engines in it to solve the performance issue. The 1999 Caprice/Statesman was the longer wheelbase version of the Commodore, and it was built mainly for CEOs and authorities.
With sharp lines and clear lenses, its angular looking headlights were specific for the Commodore's more upmarket version. Its wider, rectangular grille with horizontal slats resembled some other premium cars and led to some jokes about its look. But the clean lines, with slight enlargements over the front and rear wheel-arches, impressed with a muscular line. It looked like a body-builder at a black-tie event.
Holden gambled on the same smooth and curved forms from the outside combined with straight lines for the interior. The designers developed the center stack over the center console. Thanks to its long wheelbase, there was plenty of room on the rear bench, profiled for two occupants separated by a folding armrest.
Under the hood, Holden installed the smooth 3.8-liter V6 engine for the base model and a V8 for the full version. With a 5.7-liter displacement, the latter came from the GM's parts bin, and it could be found under the hood of a few American sports cars.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.8L V6 4AT RWD (207 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3791 cm3 |
Power: | 152 KW @ 5200 RPM 207 HP @ 5200 RPM 204 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 225 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 305 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 R 16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 206.2 in (5237 mm) |
Width: | 72.7 in (1847 mm) |
Height: | 57.4 in (1458 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63/62.1 in (1,600/1,577 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 115.7 in (2939 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.9 cuFT (535 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3719.8 lbs (1687 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.8L V6 Supercharged 4AT RWD (232 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3791 cm3 |
Power: | 171 KW @ 5200 RPM 232 HP @ 5200 RPM 229 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 277 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 375 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 R 16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 206.2 in (5237 mm) |
Width: | 72.7 in (1847 mm) |
Height: | 57.4 in (1458 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63/62.1 in (1,600/1,577 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 115.7 in (2939 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.9 cuFT (535 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3796 lbs (1722 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.7L V6 4AT RWD (306 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 5665 cm3 |
Power: | 225 KW @ 5200 RPM 306 HP @ 5200 RPM 302 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 339 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 460 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 R 16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 206.2 in (5237 mm) |
Width: | 72.7 in (1847 mm) |
Height: | 57.4 in (1458 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63/62.1 in (1,600/1,577 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 115.7 in (2939 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.9 cuFT (535 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3834.5 lbs (1739 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |