Performance Review: Holden Commodore SS 6.0 V8 - [2011]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Holden Commodore Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Holden Commodore SS 6.0 V8 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2011. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2012 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse and the 2011 SSC Tuatara 6.9L V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Holden Commodore has a 5967cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Commodore shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Commodore's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1733 kgs (3820 lbs) this makes the Holden Commodore SS 6.0 V8 in the same weight category as the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Supercharged or the give or take 50kg.

The Holden Commodore shares the same bhp with the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp)

In terms of power the 5967cc 16V V8 engine produces 362 bhp (269 kW) @ 5700 rpm similar to the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp) or the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 391 lb-ft (530.1 Nm) @ 4400 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (369 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (369 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Holden Commodore you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2009 Nissan 370Z Nismo (233.8 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Holden Commodore.

The Holden Commodore has a Power to weight ratio of 208.8 bhp per ton and 225.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2011 Commodore competing with the 2009 Nissan 370Z Nismo (233.8 bhp per ton) or the 1969 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS 396 V8 3spd Manual (233.5 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Holden Commodore generating around 225.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2013 Mercedes C Class 63 AMG Edition 507 Estate (250.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 2004 MG SV R X Power (250.6 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.1 secs, this made the Holden Commodore SS 6.0 V8 as fast as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (4.90 secs) the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo (4.90 secs) the 2021 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (4.90 secs) the or the 2020 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 16V Touring (4.90 secs). This Holden Commodore SS 6.0 V8 is also faster than the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the 2022 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 Turbo FL5 (5.00 secs) the and the 2020 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works GP (5.00 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Commodore and the 1990 Ferrari Mondial t

When talking about the performance of the Holden Commodore on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.74 secs @ 99.6 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1990 Ferrari Mondial t (13.69 secs), the 1995 BMW 3 Series M3 GT E36 (13.69 secs), and the 1966 Mercury Cyclone 6.4 V8 (13.69 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2011 version of the Holden Commodore SS 6.0 V8 has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2011 Commodore equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2011 Holden Commodore SS 6.0 V8 then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2011 Commodore Rivals List.

A Brief History of Holden

Car Comparison