The Cars
Holden VT Calais

Whilst I’ve never been particularly drawn to the Holden VT Commodore, I decided to take the plunge and pick up this well-maintained 2000 model Holden VT Calais to compare it to my 2001 Ford AU Falcon.
Initially, I was after one with a supercharged 6-cylinder engine as that was the closest match to the Ford’s Intech VCT, however I wasn’t able to find one quickly enough and at a fair price, and opted instead for this clean example with the 5.7L Gen III LS1 V8.
Car: | 2000 Holden VT Calais Series II |
Nickname: | None |
Status: | Sold (22/06/2020) |
Engine: | 5.7L ‘Gen III’ LS1 V8 |
Power & Torque: | 220 kW (295 hp) – 446 Nm (329 lb-ft) |
Driveline: | 4-speed automatic – rear wheel drive |
Wheels & Tyres: | 17″ alloy wheels – 235/45R17 tyres |