1979 Pontiac Grand Prix Hardtop Coupé specifications

1979 Pontiac Grand Prix Hardtop Coupé data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2746 mm 108.1 inches
Track/tread (front) 1486 mm 58.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1468 mm 57.8 inches
Length 5116 mm 201.4 inches
Width 1847 mm 72.7 inches
Height 1354 mm 53.3 inches
Ground clearance 135 mm 5.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.86
Kerb weight 1395 kg 3075 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 69 litres 15.2 [18.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code
Cylinders V 6 in 90° vee
Capacity 3.8 litre
3791 cc
(231.341 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 96.5 × 86.4 mm
3.8 × 3.4 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.12
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)		 115 PS (113 bhp) (84 kW)
at 3800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)		 257 Nm (190 ft·lb) (26.2 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)		 22.2 kW/litre
30.2 ps/litre
29.8 bhp/litre
0.49 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)		 67.79 Nm/litre
0.82 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 1 Ro 2GE carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 851.9 kPa (123.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 631.83 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 154 km/h (96 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
82.13 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
60.4 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
81 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
16.56 kg/kW
27.65 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 3.300
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6 x 14
Wheel size rear 6 x 14
Tyres front P195/75 R 14
Tyres rear P195/75 R 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr
Front brake diameter 267 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.93
general
Carfolio.com ID124234
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 34.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Pontiac Grand Prix Hardtop Coupé added 2004-12-20.
Last modified 2013-03-04.

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1979 Pontiac Grand Prix Hardtop Coupé
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8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 5116mm, wb: 2746mm
1979 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ
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8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 5116mm, wb: 2746mm
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