1979 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ specifications

1979 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ 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
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 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 4.9 litre
4942 cc
(301.579 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 76.2 mm
4 × 3 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.33
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)		 150 PS (148 bhp) (110 kW)
at 4000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)		 325 Nm (240 ft·lb) (33.1 kgm)
at 1600 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)		 22.3 kW/litre
30.4 ps/litre
29.9 bhp/litre
0.49 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)		 65.76 Nm/litre
0.79 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.1:1
Fuel system 1 Ro M4MC carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 826.4 kPa (119.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 617.75 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
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 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-S
Front brake diameter 267 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.08
general
Carfolio.com ID123739
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 51.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ added 2004-12-20.
Last modified 2013-03-04.

Pontiac Grand Prix models

1979 Pontiac Grand Prix Hardtop Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW 1395 kg
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 5116mm, wb: 2746mm
1979 Pontiac Grand Prix Hardtop Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5013 cm3/305.9cuin 155 PS 153 bhp 114 kW 1446 kg
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 5116mm, wb: 2746mm
1979 Pontiac Grand Prix Hardtop Coupé Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 5116mm, wb: 2746mm
1979 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 135 PS 133 bhp 99 kW 1471 kg
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 5116mm, wb: 2746mm
1979 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1527 kg
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 5116mm, wb: 2746mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5002 cm3/305.2cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1430 kg
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1977 Chevrolet Nova Concours Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5013 cm3/305.9cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1540 kg
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8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 5022mm, wb: 2819mm
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8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 4996mm, wb: 2819mm
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8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 4996mm, wb: 2819mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1559 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1589 kg
8 cyl, 5.9ℓ, l: 5184mm, wb: 2863mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1564 kg
8 cyl, 5.9ℓ, l: 5184mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Salon Series G GH22
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1534 kg
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5184mm, wb: 2863mm
1978 Ford Fairmont Futura V8
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW 1361 kg
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 4973mm, wb: 2680mm
1978 Ford Fairmont V8
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 4923mm, wb: 2680mm
1978 Ford Granada ESS V8
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW 1526 kg
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 5022mm, wb: 2791mm
1978 Ford Granada ESS V8 Automatic
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 5022mm, wb: 2791mm
1978 Ford Granada Ghia V8
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW 1516 kg
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 5022mm, wb: 2791mm
1978 Ford Granada Ghia V8 Automatic
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 5022mm, wb: 2791mm
1978 Ford Granada V8
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW 1501 kg
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 5022mm, wb: 2791mm
1978 Ford Granada V8 Automatic
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW 1501 kg
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 5022mm, wb: 2791mm
1979 Mercury Zephyr Sedan
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW 1293 kg
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 4950mm, wb: 2680mm