Alloytec 180kW & Alloytec 195kW

The new Alloytec engine is a 3.6 litre, 60 degree V6 offered in two variants. Both provide 90% or more of maximum torque right across the rev range from 1600rpm to 5500rpm.

Features:

all alloy cylinder block with forged steel crankshaft
four valves per cylinder
double overhead camshaft
continuous variable cam phasing
variable intake manifold on Alloytec 195
electronic throttle control
piston cooling oil jets
coil on plug ignition

Spark plugs have a life of 120,000kms and oil change intervals are 12 months or 15,000kms apart, for lower maintenance costs.

Fuel economy is rated at 11.1 litres/100km for the 180kW Executive sedan, and 11.5 litres/100km for the 195kW Calais

The new Alloytec engines, like all of Holden's engines, are covered by a 3 year/100,000km Australia wide warranty and Holden's roadside service.

Transmissions

A new 5 speed automatic transmission with Active Select "tiptronic" transmission shift is matched with the high performance 195kW engine and is standard on SV6, Calais and Statesman models. Active Select allows the driver to switch from automatic mode to manual, and shift up or down through the gears whenever you want.

A four speed automatic transmission is standard on the 180kW Omega and Berlina, and LPG models.

A premium application six speed manual is now an option on the new SV6, and is also available on the Ute. An increase in clutch size now allows for towing up to 1600kg with the manual transmission (2100kg with the auto).