Holden Caprice: specs, engines, generations, and which version to choose
The Holden Caprice is a rear-wheel-drive Sedan listed in two generations, with production covering 1990–2006. Catalogue data records 2 generations and 5 versions in total: one 5.0 AT in 1 generation (1990–1999) and four versions in 2 generation (1998–2006) — three 3.8 AT gasoline V-shaped 6-cylinder cars (200 hp, 204 hp, and 233 hp) plus one 5.7 AT gasoline V-shaped 8-cylinder car (306 hp).
The Holden Caprice is a rear-wheel-drive Sedan listed in two generations, with production covering 1990–2006. Catalogue data records 2 generations and 5 versions in total: one 5.0 AT in 1 generation (1990–1999) and four versions in 2 generation (1998–2006) — three 3.8 AT gasoline V-shaped 6-cylinder cars (200 hp, 204 hp, and 233 hp) plus one 5.7 AT gasoline V-shaped 8-cylinder car (306 hp). Every version uses an Automatic gearbox with 4 gears, RWD, Gasoline fuel specified as 95, a front, longitudinal engine, distributed injection (multi-point), and 2 valves per cylinder. Body type in both generations is Sedan. Length, width, and wheelbase are not measured in this dataset; wheel sizes are not measured. Fuel consumption (city, highway, combined), CO2, and eco class are not measured for all versions.
Holden Caprice generations
1 generation (1990–1999). Years 1990-01-01 to 1999-12-31. Body: Sedan. Versions in this generation: 1. The only listed version is 5.0 AT at 224 hp (165 kW) at 4400 rpm. Displacement is 4987 cc, cylinders 8, layout V-shaped, boost No. Kerb weight is 1617 kg, tank 80 l, ground clearance 113 mm. 0–100 km/h is 8 s; top speed is 200 km/h.
2 generation (1998–2006). Years 1998-01-01 to 2006-12-31. Body: Sedan. Versions in this generation: 4, all named 3.8 AT or 5.7 AT and all Automatic / RWD. The three 3.8 AT cars share 3791 cc and a 6-cylinder V-shaped engine; they are not the same car: 200 hp, 204 hp, and 233 hp (the last with boost Compressor). The 5.7 AT is 306 hp from 5665 cc and 8 cylinders. All four 2-generation versions use a 75 l tank and 113 mm ground clearance. Restyling is not listed as a separate generation in this data.
People searching “Holden Caprice vs Chevy Caprice”, “vs Statesman”, “vs Commodore”, or “vs Calais” will not find those rival models in this catalogue entry: those comparisons have no measured figures here. “Holden Caprice SS”, grill, headlights, front bumper, interior, parts, engine oil, service reset, air-conditioning problems, and reliability scores are likewise not measured in the launch data.
Holden Caprice specs and engine table
All engines: Gasoline, Front, longitudinal, Distributed injection (multi-point), 2 valves per cylinder, fuel 95. Gearbox on every row: Automatic, 4 gears, drive RWD.
| Generation | Version (name as in data) | hp (kW @ rpm) | Nm @ rpm | Displacement, cc | Cylinders / layout | Boost | Gearbox / drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 generation (1990–1999) | 5.0 AT 224 hp | 224 (165 @ 4400) | 385 @ 3600 | 4987 | 8 / V-shaped | No | Automatic 4 / RWD |
| 2 generation (1998–2006) | 3.8 AT 200 hp | 200 (147 @ 5200) | 304 @ 3600 | 3791 | 6 / V-shaped | No | Automatic 4 / RWD |
| 2 generation (1998–2006) | 3.8 AT 204 hp | 204 (150 @ 5200) | 305 @ 3600 | 3791 | 6 / V-shaped | No | Automatic 4 / RWD |
| 2 generation (1998–2006) | 3.8 AT 233 hp | 233 (171 @ 5200) | 375 @ 3000 | 3791 | 6 / V-shaped | Compressor | Automatic 4 / RWD |
| 2 generation (1998–2006) | 5.7 AT 306 hp | 306 (225 @ 5200) | 460 @ 4400 | 5665 | 8 / V-shaped | No | Automatic 4 / RWD |
Engine size and motor detail (Holden Caprice engine / V8 specs).
- 5.0 AT (1 generation, 224 hp): bore × stroke 102 × 77, compression 8.4, torque 385 Nm at 3600 rpm. This is the 1-generation V8: 4987 cc, 8 cylinders, V-shaped, boost No.
- 3.8 AT (2 generation, 200 hp): bore × stroke 96.5 × 86.4, compression 9.4, torque 304 Nm at 3600 rpm, 3791 cc, 6 cylinders, V-shaped, boost No.
- 3.8 AT (2 generation, 204 hp): bore × stroke 97 × 86, compression 9.4, torque 305 Nm at 3600 rpm, 3791 cc, 6 cylinders, V-shaped, boost No. Versus the 200 hp 3.8 AT, power is +4 hp and torque is +1 Nm; bore is 97 vs 96.5, stroke 86 vs 86.4.
- 3.8 AT (2 generation, 233 hp): bore × stroke 96.5 × 86.4 (same as the 200 hp 3.8 AT), compression 8.5 (lower than 9.4 on the two naturally aspirated 3.8 AT cars), torque 375 Nm at 3000 rpm, boost Compressor. Versus the 200 hp 3.8 AT: +33 hp and +71 Nm. Versus the 204 hp 3.8 AT: +29 hp and +70 Nm.
- 5.7 AT (2 generation, 306 hp): bore × stroke 99 × 92, compression 10.1, torque 460 Nm at 4400 rpm, 5665 cc, 8 cylinders, V-shaped, boost No. This is the 2-generation V8. Versus the 1-generation 5.0 AT 224 hp: displacement +678 cc, power +82 hp, torque +75 Nm, compression 10.1 vs 8.4. Versus the strongest 2-generation six, 3.8 AT 233 hp: +73 hp and +85 Nm.
Horsepower range across the catalogue is 200–306 hp. Peak listed torque is 460 Nm on 5.7 AT 306 hp.
Performance and economy (0–100, top speed, mpg)
0–100 km/h
- 5.0 AT 224 hp (1 generation): 8 s.
- 3.8 AT 200 hp (2 generation): 9.7 s.
- 3.8 AT 204 hp (2 generation): not measured.
- 3.8 AT 233 hp (2 generation): not measured.
- 5.7 AT 306 hp (2 generation): 7.7 s.
Among versions with a measured sprint, 5.7 AT 306 hp is 0.3 s quicker than 5.0 AT 224 hp and 2.0 s quicker than 3.8 AT 200 hp.
Top speed
- 5.0 AT 224 hp: 200 km/h.
- 3.8 AT 200 hp: not measured.
- 3.8 AT 204 hp: not measured.
- 3.8 AT 233 hp: not measured.
- 5.7 AT 306 hp: 230 km/h.
Where both figures exist, 5.7 AT 306 hp is 30 km/h faster than 5.0 AT 224 hp.
Fuel consumption / mpg. City, highway, and combined consumption are not measured for every version. CO2 is not measured. Eco class is not measured. Engine oil specification is not measured.
Dimensions, weight, tank, clearance
Length, width, wheelbase, and wheel sizes are not measured for all Holden Caprice versions in this dataset.
Ground clearance is 113 mm on every listed version (1 generation 5.0 AT 224 hp and all four 2-generation cars).
Fuel tank
- 1 generation 5.0 AT 224 hp: 80 l.
- 2 generation 3.8 AT 200 hp, 3.8 AT 204 hp, 3.8 AT 233 hp, and 5.7 AT 306 hp: 75 l each (5 l smaller than 1 generation).
Kerb weight (Holden Caprice weight / V8 weight)
- 5.0 AT 224 hp: 1617 kg (lightest in the catalogue; this is the 1-generation V8 weight).
- 3.8 AT 204 hp: 1689 kg.
- 3.8 AT 200 hp: 1690 kg (1 kg heavier than the 204 hp 3.8 AT).
- 3.8 AT 233 hp: 1722 kg (+32 kg vs 200 hp 3.8 AT; +33 kg vs 204 hp 3.8 AT).
- 5.7 AT 306 hp: 1735 kg (heaviest; 2-generation V8 weight). Versus 1-generation 5.0 AT 224 hp: +118 kg. Versus 3.8 AT 233 hp: +13 kg.
Gross weight is not measured for all versions.
Chassis (same labels on every 2-generation version): front suspension Independent, spring; rear suspension Independent, spring; front brakes Ventilated disc; rear brakes Disc. 1 generation 5.0 AT 224 hp uses the same front/rear suspension labels and front Ventilated disc, with rear brakes Disc ventilated.
Which Holden Caprice version to choose
All five cars are Sedan, Gasoline, Automatic 4-speed, RWD, fuel 95, clearance 113 mm. Choice is therefore engine output, measured performance, tank size, and kerb weight.
- Choose 1 generation 5.0 AT 224 hp if you want the only 1990–1999 listing, the larger 80 l tank, the lowest kerb weight (1617 kg), a measured 8 s 0–100, and a measured 200 km/h top speed. Engine: 4987 cc, 8 / V-shaped, boost No, 385 Nm. Rear brakes are the only ones labelled Disc ventilated.
- Choose 2 generation 3.8 AT 200 hp if you want a measured 2-generation six with 9.7 s 0–100, 200 hp / 304 Nm, 3791 cc, boost No, kerb 1690 kg, tank 75 l. Top speed is not measured.
- Choose 2 generation 3.8 AT 204 hp if you want the other naturally aspirated 3.8 AT: 204 hp / 305 Nm, bore × stroke 97 × 86, kerb 1689 kg. 0–100 and top speed are not measured. On paper it is +4 hp and +1 Nm versus 3.8 AT 200 hp, at 1 kg less kerb weight.
- Choose 2 generation 3.8 AT 233 hp if you want the only boosted Caprice here: boost Compressor, 233 hp / 375 Nm at 3000 rpm, compression 8.5, kerb 1722 kg. 0–100 and top speed are not measured. It is the strongest 3.8 AT by 29–33 hp and 70–71 Nm.
- Choose 2 generation 5.7 AT 306 hp if you want the peak Holden Caprice V8 in this catalogue: 306 hp, 460 Nm, 5665 cc, 8 / V-shaped, boost No, measured 7.7 s 0–100 and 230 km/h. Kerb weight is 1735 kg; tank 75 l. It is the fastest measured sprint and the highest measured top speed.
Searches for 2007 / 2010 / 2011 Holden Caprice specs do not match a separate generation in this file: 2 generation ends 2006-12-31, and 1 generation ends 1999-12-31. Problems, reliability, and air-conditioning faults are not measured here; the numbers above are the full measured set for this model key.