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Specifications

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Vehicle Details

Year: 2008
Make: Holden
Model

Commodore

Variant

HSV R8

Body Style

Wagon

Generation

VE

Seats

5

Doors

5

Fuel

Gasoline

Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission

Manual, 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: HSV R8 Manual
Engine Configuration: V
Power (hp): 418 hp
Power (kW): 307 kW
Torque: 550 Nm (406 lb-ft)
Displacement: 5,967 cc

Dimensions

Length: 4,905 mm (193.1 in)
Width: 1,899 mm (74.8 in)
Height: 1,479 mm (58.2 in)
Wheelbase: 2,915 mm (114.8 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 6,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 4,400 rpm

Engine Configuration

Engine Configuration: V-Engine
Engine Placement: Front
Type of Combustion Engine

Piston

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Engine Cooling

Liquid Cooling

Brakes

Front Brakes: Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes: Disc Brakes

Front Brakes

Cooling: Ventilated

Suspensions

Spring, Front: Coil
Spring, Rear: Coil
Anti-roll Bar: Front
Rear
Sports Suspension: Yes

Suspension, Front

Independent: MacPherson Strut

Suspension, Rear

Independent

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front: 1,592 mm (62.7 in)
Track, Rear: 1,608 mm (63.3 in)
Turning Circle: 11.4 m
Ground Clearance: 110 mm (4.3 in)

Interior

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Station Wagon
Pillars: A-D
Chassis Construction: Unibody
Protective Moldings: Optional

Equipment

Side Mirrors

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Trip Computer: Yes
Speedometer: Analogue
Tachometer: Analogue
Fuel Gauge: Analogue
Coolant Temperature: Analogue

Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer

Features

Comfort Features

Cruise Control: Yes
Cameras: Optional

Cameras

Rear: Optional

Other Features

GPS: Optional

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Automatic Locking Retractor: Yes
Seat Belt Colour: Black

Feature

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Seat Belt Reminder

Driver

Other

Car Classification

American Classification: Full-Size Car
British Classification: Executive Car
Australian Classification: Large Car
European Segment: E-Segment
Car.info Classification: Executive Car

Holden emblem

Multi-link

Head Room, Front

985 mm (38.8 in)

Head Room, Rear

1,001 mm (39.4 in)

Leg Room, Front

1,071 mm (42.2 in)

Leg Room, Rear

1,001 mm (39.4 in)

Hip Room, Front

1,439 mm (56.7 in)

Hip Room, Rear

1,472 mm (58.0 in)

Shoulder Room, Front

1,501 mm (59.1 in)

Shoulder Room, Rear

1,499 mm (59.0 in)

Mirror Type

Conventional

Adjustments

Electrical

User Memory

Optional

Heated

Optional

Ground Light

Optional

House Colour

Same as Car

Windscreen Wipers

Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front: 2

Windows

Window Lifts, Front: Powered
Window Lifts, Rear: Powered
Heat-Insulating Windows: Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Sun Visors: Optional

Windows › Window Lifts, Features

One-touch up/down: Driver
Passenger

Other Equipment

Spoiler: Fixed
Antenna: Whip

Lights

Main Beam: Halogen
Low Beam: Halogen
Rear Lights: Halogen
Special Features: Automatic Headlight Activation

Colour

Door Handles: Same as Car

Rims & Tires

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS): Yes
Rim Material: Alloy
Rim Type: Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel: Optional

Spare Wheel

Full-size: Optional

Spare Wheel › Full-size

Alloy: Optional

Display

Yes

Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display

Type: Monochrome
Shape: Square

Climate Control

Climate Control: Automatic
Number of Climate Zones: 2
Air Condition: Yes
Pollen Filter: Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator: Yes
Controls: Rotary Dials

Connectivity

Radio: AM
FM
Media Format: CD
MP3
Bluetooth: Phone
Audio

Connectivity › Media Format

DVD: Optional

Connectivity › Media Inputs

AUX: Front
USB: USB-A

Connectivity › Media Inputs › USB

Placement: Front

Displays

Center Display: 6.5"
Center Display Controls: Touchscreen
Entertainment Screens: Optional

Displays › Center Display

Type: Colour

Displays › Entertainment Screens

Middle of Roof: Optional

Rear-view Mirror

Adjustments: Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type: Standard

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment: Yes
Armrest Hatch: Front
Sunglass Compartment: Yes
Door: Driver Side
Passenger Side

Interior Storage

Cup Holders: Yes

Interior Storage › Cup Holders

Front: 2

Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front

Placement: Middle Console

Lights

Read Light: Front

Other Equipment

Clock: Digital
12V Outlet: Front
Ashtray: Optional
Cigarette Lighter: Optional

Other Equipment › Ashtray

Front: Optional

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel: Yes
Power Steering: Yes
Adjustments: Tilt
Telescope
Number of Spokes: 4
Material: Leather
Colour: Black
Steering Mechanism: Rack and Pinion

Multifunction Steering Wheel

Trunk

Rear Trunk: Yes
Barrier Net/Grid: Optional
Hatch Opening Type: From Roof

Design

Interior Decor Material: Plastic
Interior Decor Colour: Black
Pedals: Standard

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver

Seat Depth: Manual
Seat Height: Manual
Backrest Angle: Manual
Lumbar Support: Manual
Headrest, Height: Manual

Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger

Seat Depth: Manual
Seat Height

GPS Preparation

Optional

Horn

Dual Note

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack: Optional
Tire Repair Kit: Yes
Compressor: Yes
Warning Triangle: Optional
First Aid Kit: Optional
Trunk Modules: Optional

Yes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Belt Pretensioner

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Belt Load Limiter

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Type of Belt

Three-Point-Belt: Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Yes

Brake Systems

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): Yes
Traction Control System (TCS): Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD): Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA): Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors: Optional
Light Sensor: Yes
Rain Sensors: Optional

Parking Sensors

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Other Features

Central Locking: Yes

Safety Testing

General

Overall Score: 33.45
ANCAP Safety Rating: 5

Adult Occupant

Frontal Offset: 13.45
Side Impact: 16
Pole: 2

Safety Assist

Seat Belt Reminders

Airbags

Feature

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Frontal Airbag

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Side Head Airbag

Driver

Child Protection

Isofix: Passenger: -
Rear: Yes

Commodore

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Steel

Optional

Menu Navigation

Yes

Media

Yes

Multifunction Steering Wheel › Media

Answer Phone: Yes
Channels: Yes
Volume: Scrolling Wheel

Manual

Backrest Angle

Manual

Lumbar Support

Manual

Headrest, Height

Manual

Front Seats

Power Seat, Driver: Optional
Heated Seats: Optional
Armrest: Middle
Type of Seat: Sport Seats

Front Seats › Heated Seats

Cushion: Optional

Second Seat Row

Armrest: Yes
Collapsible: Manual
Number of Seats: 3
Type of Seat: Adult

Second Seat Row › Collapsible

Backrest Release: On Top of Backrest
Split Fold Ratio: 60/40

Second Seat Row › Headrests

Outer Seats: Yes

2

Yes

PassengerYes

RearYes

Curtain Airbag

Driver-

PassengerYes

RearYes

Wagon

Variant

Generation

VE

Year

Powertrain

HSV R8 Manual

Horsepower

418 hp

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel

Gasoline

Transmission

Manual, 6-speed