1966 Griffith GT

Griffith GT is an automobile that has a 2 door coupé type body with a front positioned engine powering the rear wheels. Power is produced by an overhead valve, 4.5 litre naturally aspirated 8 cylinder engine, with 2 valves per cylinder that produces power and torque figures of 235 bhp (238 PS/175 kW) at 5200 rpm and 380 N·m (280 lb·ft/38.8 kgm) at 4000 rpm respectively. The engine powers the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox. Stated weight at the kerb is 1152 kg. Its maximum speed claimed is 209 km/h, which is 130 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
4382 mm
Weight
1152 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
4.5 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
238 PS / 235 bhp / 175 kW @ 5200 rpm
Torque
380 Nm / 280 ft.lb / 38.8 kgm @ 4000 rpm
Top speed
209 km/h / 130 mph

1966 Griffith GT specifications

1966 Griffith GT data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2400 mm	94.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1422 mm	56 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1422 mm	56 inches
Length	4382 mm	172.5 inches
Width	1727 mm	68 inches
Height	1176 mm	46.3 inches
Ground clearance	127 mm	5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.83
Kerb weight	1152 kg	2540 lb
Weight distribution	50% front
fuel tank capacity	60.6 litres	13.3 [16] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Plymouth
Engine code
Cylinders	V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity	4.5 litre 4492 cc (274.119 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	92.2 × 84.1 mm 3.63 × 3.31 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.1
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output	238 PS (235 bhp) (175 kW) at 5200 rpm
maximum torque	380 Nm (280 ft·lb) (38.8 kgm) at 4000 rpm
Specific output	39 kW/litre 53 ps/litre 52.3 bhp/litre 0.86 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	84.59 Nm/litre 1.02 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	10.5:1
Fuel system	1 Ca carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1063.1 kPa (154.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	561.5 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	209 km/h (130 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 206.83 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.21 PS/kg 152.12 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.15 kW/kg 203.99 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.2 bhp/kg 0.09 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 6.57 kg/kW 10.98 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock	3.000
Turning circle	11.00 m
Front suspension	I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension	LA.TA.PR.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Di/Di
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area	2594 cm²
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.50
general
Carfolio.com ID	59081
Production total	16
Model code
RAC rating	42.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1966 Griffith GT added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.