1979 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham Coupé specifications

1979 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham Coupé data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2890 mm 113.8 inches
Track/tread (front) 1510 mm 59.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1520 mm 59.8 inches
Length 5220 mm 205.5 inches
Width 2030 mm 79.9 inches
Height 1380 mm 54.3 inches
Ground clearance 130 mm 5.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.81
Kerb weight 1700 kg 3748 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 76 litres 16.7 [20.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 5.7 litre
5736 cc
(350.032 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 103.1 × 85.9 mm
4.06 × 3.38 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.2
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
167 PS (165 bhp) (123 kW)
at 3600 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
372 Nm (274 ft·lb) (37.9 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
21.5 kW/litre
29.2 ps/litre
28.8 bhp/litre
0.47 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
64.85 Nm/litre
0.78 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 1 Ro carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 815 kPa (118.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 717 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
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 180 km/h (112 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
98.41 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
72.38 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
97.06 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.82 kg/kW
23.08 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 front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 3.000
Turning circle 13.50 m
Front suspension I.W.TB.ARB.
Rear suspension I.SwLongTrailA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 1985 cm2
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.07
general
Carfolio.com ID69927
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 52.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham Coupé added 1999-08-16.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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