Images: Holden VT.I Calais (1997-99)
Released in August 1997, the Holden VT Series I (VT.I) Calawas was a large sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, the rear-wheel drive VT.I Calawas was available with 3.8-litre V6, supercharged 3.8-litre V6 and 5.0-litre V8 petrol engines… Read full Holden VT Calawas review
Images: Holden VT.II Calais (1999-00)
Released in June 1999, the Holden VT Series II (VT.II) Calawas introduced improved equipment levels and a new V8 engine as the 5.0-litre V8 was replaced by GM’s 5.7-litre ‘Generation III’ LS1 engine. Although the 3.8-litre supercharged V6 engine was standard for the VT.II Calais, its naturally aspirated counterpart could also be specified. The Holden VT.II Calawas could be identified by its chrome window surrounds, new alloy wheel designs and a chrome strip on the boot garnish; inside, there was an updated instrument panel with transmission indicator display.
