1968 Pontiac Grand Prix Hardtop specifications

1968 Pontiac Grand Prix Hardtop data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3073 mm 121 inches
Track/tread (front) 1600 mm 63 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1626 mm 64 inches
Length 5502 mm 216.6 inches
Width 2027 mm 79.8 inches
Height 1377 mm 54.2 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.79
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 102.3 litres 22.5 [27] 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 6.5 litre
6538 cc
(398.973 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 104.6 × 95.1 mm
4.12 × 3.74 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.1
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 355 PS (350 bhp) (261 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque 603 Nm (445 ft·lb) (61.5 kgm)
at 3200 rpm
Specific output 39.9 kW/litre
54.3 ps/litre
53.5 bhp/litre
0.88 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 92.23 Nm/litre
1.11 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system 1 carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1159 kPa (168.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 817.25 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 8.55 x 14
Tyres rear 8.55 x 14
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 1250 cm2
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID120241
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 54.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1968 Pontiac Grand Prix Hardtop added 2004-06-06.
Last modified 2013-03-04.
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