1972 Holden Monaro Coupé GTS specifications

1972 Holden Monaro Coupé GTS data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2819 mm 111 inches
Track/tread (front) 1529 mm 60.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1529 mm 60.2 inches
Length 4763 mm 187.5 inches
Width 1824 mm 71.8 inches
Height 1349 mm 53.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.69
Kerb weight 1429 kg 3150 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
(SAE)
279 PS (275 bhp) (205 kW)
at 4800 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE)
488 Nm (360 ft·lb) (49.8 kgm)
at 3200 rpm
Specific output
(SAE)
35.8 kW/litre
48.6 ps/litre
48 bhp/litre
0.79 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE)
85.12 Nm/litre
1.03 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1069.7 kPa (155.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 716.63 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 Higher is better
195.12 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.2 PS/kg
143.5 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 kW/kg
192.44 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.19 bhp/kg
0.09 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
6.97 kg/kW
11.64 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 I.W.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.55
general
Carfolio.com ID60929
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 51.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Holden Monaro Coupé GTS added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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