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Holden Black 3.3L straight six

Capacity: 3.3L
Induction: carburetor
Valvetrain: overhead valves, 2 valves / cylinder
Bore x Stroke (mm): 92.1 x 82.5
Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
Maximum Power: 86kW @ 4200 rpm
Maximum Torque: 232 Nm @ 2600 rpm

Holden Black 3.3L EFI straight six

Capacity: 3.3L
Induction: EFI
Valvetrain: overhead valves, 2 valves / cylinder
Bore x Stroke (mm): 92.1 x 82.5
Compression Ratio:
Maximum Power: 109kW
Maximum Torque: 266Nm

Holden Black 5.0L (later 4.9L) V8

Capacity: 5.0L (4.9L after June 1985)
Induction: carburetor
Valvetrain: overhead valves, 2 valves / cylinder
Bore x Stroke (mm): 101.6 x 76.7
Compression Ratio: 8.8
Maximum Power: 117kW
Maximum Torque: 319Nm @ 2400rpm


The L31 5.0L V8 was replaced by the LV2 4.9L in June 1985. This was to help Commodore in the Group A racing, because it could shed 75kg of weight by now being under 5.0 L. The LV2 is still referred to being 5.0L in most places. Holden quotes the same power figures for both engines.
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