1970 Pontiac GTO specifications

1970 Pontiac GTO data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2845 mm 112 inches
Track/tread (front) 1549 mm 61 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1524 mm 60 inches
Length 5154 mm 202.9 inches
Width 1948 mm 76.7 inches
Height 1329 mm 52.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.81
Kerb weight 1715 kg 3781 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 67.8 litres 14.9 [17.9] 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
6548 cc
(399.583 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 104.6 × 95.25 mm
4.12 × 3.75 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 3000 rpm
Specific output 39.9 kW/litre
54.2 ps/litre
53.5 bhp/litre
0.88 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 92.09 Nm/litre
1.11 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.25:1
Fuel system 1 carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1157.2 kPa (167.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 818.5 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 Higher is better
206.92 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.21 PS/kg
152.18 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 kW/kg
204.08 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.2 bhp/kg
0.09 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
6.57 kg/kW
10.98 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
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front G78 x 14
Tyres rear G78 x 14
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter 241 mm
Rear brake diameter 241 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.55
general
Carfolio.com ID120703
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 54.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1970 Pontiac GTO added 2004-06-06.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Pontiac GTO models

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1681 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6564 cm3/400.6cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6564 cm3/400.6cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7462 cm3/455.4cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 7462 cm3/455.4cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7462 cm3/455.4cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6564 cm3/400.6cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 7462 cm3/455.4cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 7462 cm3/455.4cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 7462 cm3/455.4cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6564 cm3/400.6cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6564 cm3/400.6cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 7462 cm3/455.4cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6564 cm3/400.6cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7462 cm3/455.4cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 7462 cm3/455.4cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW 1715 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6548 cm3/399.6cuin 370 PS 365 bhp 272 kW 1715 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6548 cm3/399.6cuin 375 PS 370 bhp 276 kW 1715 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6548 cm3/399.6cuin 375 PS 370 bhp 276 kW 1400 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6548 cm3/399.6cuin 431 PS 425 bhp 317 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6548 cm3/399.6cuin 371 PS 366 bhp 273 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6548 cm3/399.6cuin 371 PS 366 bhp 273 kW 1590 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6548 cm3/399.6cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW 1665 kg
Cars similar to the 1970 Pontiac GTO
AMC Rebel 'Machine' -
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 6386 cm3/389.7cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW 1692 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6386 cm3/389.7cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW 1692 kg
Bristol 411 -
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW 1676 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 7458 cm3/455.1cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW 1702 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
Buick GSX -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7466 cm3/455.6cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW 1757 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7466 cm3/455.6cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW 1768 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW 1638 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW 1657 kg
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 4M 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW 1654 kg
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 4M 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW 1676 kg
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3A 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW 1701 kg
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 4M 7439 cm3/454.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW 1702 kg
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3A 7439 cm3/454.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW 1726 kg
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3A 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW 1673 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW 1678 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW 1700 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW 1725 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 7439 cm3/454.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW 1725 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 7439 cm3/454.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW 1750 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW 1697 kg
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 4M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3A 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW 1657 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW 1674 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW 1698 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7439 cm3/454.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW 1699 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7439 cm3/454.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW 1724 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW 1676 kg
Chevrolet Monte Carlo -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7443 cm3/454.2cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
Dodge Charger -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 375 PS 370 bhp 276 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 375 PS 370 bhp 276 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW 1749 kg
Dodge Charger SE -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 375 PS 370 bhp 276 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 375 PS 370 bhp 276 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 375 PS 370 bhp 276 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 375 PS 370 bhp 276 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
Dodge Coronet Super Bee Hardtop -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7010 cm3/427.8cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW 1744 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 7022 cm3/428.5cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 6990 cm3/426.6cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 7022 cm3/428.5cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 6990 cm3/426.6cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 7022 cm3/428.5cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6990 cm3/426.6cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 7022 cm3/428.5cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6990 cm3/426.6cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 7010 cm3/427.8cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 7010 cm3/427.8cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 7010 cm3/427.8cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 7010 cm3/427.8cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 7026 cm3/428.8cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 7026 cm3/428.8cuin 375 PS 370 bhp 276 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7010 cm3/427.8cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7010 cm3/427.8cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7010 cm3/427.8cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW