1978 Holden Torana LX 5000 SL/R Automatic specifications

1978 Holden Torana LX 5000 SL/R Automatic data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2585 mm 101.8 inches
Track/tread (front) 1405 mm 55.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1380 mm 54.3 inches
Length 4490 mm 176.8 inches
Width 1705 mm 67.1 inches
Height 1330 mm 52.4 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.74
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 45.5 litres 10 [12] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Holden
Engine code GMH 308
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 5 litre
5045 cc
(307.865 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 77.78 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
(SAE)
253 PS (250 bhp) (186 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE)
435 Nm (321 ft·lb) (44.4 kgm)
at 3400 rpm
Specific output
(SAE)
37 kW/litre
50.2 ps/litre
49.6 bhp/litre
0.81 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE)
86.22 Nm/litre
1.04 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.7:1
Fuel system 1 Rochester carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1083.5 kPa (157.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 630.63 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 210 km/h (130 mph)
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 rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front BR-70 H 13
Tyres rear BR-70 H 13
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.78
general
Carfolio.com ID533929
Production total
Model code
Model family LX
RAC rating 51.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1978 Holden Torana LX 5000 SL/R Automatic added 2017-10-31.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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