1978 Panther Six specifications

1978 Panther Six data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2667 mm 105 inches
Track/tread (front) 1562 mm 61.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1638 mm 64.5 inches
Length 4877 mm 192 inches
Width 2032 mm 80 inches
Height 1219 mm 48 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.83
Kerb weight 1302 kg 2870 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 136.4 litres 30 [36] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer Cadillac
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 8.2 litre
8193 cc
(499.968 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 109.2 × 109.2 mm
4.3 × 4.3 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 608 PS (600 bhp) (447 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque 813 Nm (600 ft·lb) (82.9 kgm)
Specific output 54.6 kW/litre
74.3 ps/litre
73.2 bhp/litre
1.2 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 99.23 Nm/litre
1.2 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 Ho carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1247 kPa (180.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 1024.13 cc
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor
Intercooler
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
467.24 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.47 PS/kg
343.64 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.34 kW/kg
460.83 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.46 bhp/kg
0.21 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
2.91 kg/kW
4.86 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 mid
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.W.CS.
Rear suspension I.W.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Di
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 1.80
general
Carfolio.com ID65912
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 59.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1978 Panther Six added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.