1972 Chevrolet De Ville V8 specifications

1972 Chevrolet De Ville V8 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2896 mm 114 inches
Track/tread (front) 1529 mm 60.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1529 mm 60.2 inches
Length 5029 mm 198 inches
Width 1880 mm 74 inches
Height 1379 mm 54.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.74
Kerb weight 1684 kg 3713 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 5.7 litre
5733 cc
(349.849 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 88.4 mm
4 × 3.48 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.15
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 236 PS (233 bhp) (174 kW)
at 4800 rpm
maximum torque 495 Nm (365 ft·lb) (50.5 kgm)
at 3200 rpm
Specific output 30.3 kW/litre
41.2 ps/litre
40.6 bhp/litre
0.67 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 86.34 Nm/litre
1.04 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 Ro carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1085 kPa (157.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 716.63 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
140.28 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 PS/kg
103.18 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
138.36 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.69 kg/kW
16.19 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.08
general
Carfolio.com ID43846
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 51.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Chevrolet De Ville V8 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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