Holden Suburban Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

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Quick notes on Holden Suburban transmission

    • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 4 AT
    • Average optimal engine speed: 4000 rpm
    • Average torque: 386 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 2323 kg / 5122 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 3358 kg / 7404 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in 1998 Holden Suburban through generations

  • 5.7 i V8 1500 SL —4 AT (330 Nm)
  • 5.7 i V8 1500 SL 4WD —4 AT (330 Nm)
  • 5.7 i V8 2500 SL —4 AT (330 Nm)
  • 5.7 i V8 2500 SL 4WD —4 AT (330 Nm)
  • 6.5 i V8 1500 SLT —4 AT (430 Nm)
  • 6.5 i V8 1500 SLT 4WD —4 AT (430 Nm)
  • 6.5 i V8 SLE —4 AT (430 Nm)
  • 6.5 i V8 SLE 4WD —4 AT (430 Nm)
  • 7.4 i V8 2500 SLT —4 AT (410 Nm)
  • 7.4 i V8 2500 SLT 4WD —4 AT (410 Nm)
  • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 5.7 i V8 1500 SL 4 AT—4600 rpm.
  • 5.7 i V8 1500 SL 4WD 4 AT—4600 rpm.
  • 5.7 i V8 2500 SL 4 AT—4600 rpm.
  • 5.7 i V8 2500 SL 4WD 4 AT—4600 rpm.
  • 6.5 i V8 1500 SLT 4 AT—3400 rpm.
  • 6.5 i V8 1500 SLT 4WD 4 AT—3400 rpm.
  • 6.5 i V8 SLE 4 AT—3400 rpm.
  • 6.5 i V8 SLE 4WD 4 AT—3400 rpm.
  • 7.4 i V8 2500 SLT 4 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 7.4 i V8 2500 SLT 4WD 4 AT—4000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    5.7 i V8 1500 SL Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 4600 rpm. 69%
    5.7 i V8 1500 SL 4WD Automatic 4 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4600 rpm. 69%
    5.7 i V8 2500 SL Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 4600 rpm. 69%
    5.7 i V8 2500 SL 4WD Automatic 4 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4600 rpm. 69%
    6.5 i V8 1500 SLT Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 3400 rpm. 96%
    6.5 i V8 1500 SLT 4WD Automatic 4 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 3400 rpm. 96%
    6.5 i V8 SLE Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 3400 rpm. 96%
    6.5 i V8 SLE 4WD Automatic 4 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 3400 rpm. 96%
    7.4 i V8 2500 SLT Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 91%
    7.4 i V8 2500 SLT 4WD Automatic 4 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 5.7 i V8 1500 SL
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 5.7 i V8 1500 SL 4WD
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 5.7 i V8 2500 SL
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 5.7 i V8 2500 SL 4WD
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 6.5 i V8 1500 SLT
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 6.5 i V8 1500 SLT 4WD
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 6.5 i V8 SLE
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 6.5 i V8 SLE 4WD
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 7.4 i V8 2500 SLT
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 7.4 i V8 2500 SLT 4WD
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%