1977 Holden GTS specifications

1977 Holden GTS data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2819 mm 111 inches
Track/tread (front) 1538 mm 60.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1557 mm 61.3 inches
Length 4846 mm 190.8 inches
Width 1877 mm 73.9 inches
Height
Ground clearance 160 mm 6.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 75 litres 16.5 [19.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 5 litre
5044 cc
(307.804 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 77.8 mm
4 × 3.06 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.31
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
170 PS (168 bhp) (125 kW)
at 4200 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
352 Nm (260 ft·lb) (35.9 kgm)
at 2600 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
24.8 kW/litre
33.8 ps/litre
33.3 bhp/litre
0.55 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
69.79 Nm/litre
0.84 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.4:1
Fuel system 1 Rochester carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 877 kPa (127.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 630.5 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
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
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 ER 70 H 14
Tyres rear ER 70 H 14
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.08
general
Carfolio.com ID834317
Production total
Model code
Model family HZ
RAC rating 51.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1977 Holden GTS added 2025-09-18.
Last modified 2025-09-18.

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