The Pontiac Le Mans Convertible is a convertible/cabriolet with 2 doors and a front mounted engine which transmits its power through the rear wheels.
It is part of Pontiac's 237 series of cars.
Powering the Pontiac Le Mans Convertible is an overhead valve, 5.3 litre naturally aspirated 8 cylinder motor, with 2 valves per cylinder that develops power and torque figures of 250 bhp (253 PS/186 kW) at 4600 rpm and 451 N·m (333 lb·ft/46 kgm) at 2800 rpm respectively.
The engine delivers its power through to the wheels by means of a 2 speed automatic gearbox.
Full specs
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| bodywork | |||
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| Body type | 2+2 seater convertible/cabriolet | ||
| Number of doors | 2 | ||
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| dimensions & weights | |||
| Wheelbase | 2921 mm | 115 inches | |
| Track/tread (front) | 1473 mm | 58 inches | |
| Track/tread (rear) | 1499 mm | 59 inches | |
| Length | 5248 mm | 206.6 inches | |
| Width | 1890 mm | 74.4 inches | |
| Height | 1374 mm | 54.1 inches | |
| Ground clearance | |||
| length:wheelbase ratio | 1.8 | ||
| Kerb weight | |||
| Weight distribution | |||
| fuel tank capacity | 81.5 litres | 17.9 [21.5] UK [US] gal. | |
| aerodynamics | |||
| Drag coefficient | |||
| Frontal area | |||
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| Powertrain | |||
| engine type | naturally aspirated petrol | ||
| Engine manufacturer | Pontiac | ||
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| Cylinders | V 8 in 90° vee | ||
| Capacity | 5.3 litre 5297 cc (323.243 cu in) |
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| Bore × Stroke | 94.2 × 95 mm
3.71 × 3.74 in |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Valve gear | overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total |
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| maximum power output (gross) |
253 PS (250 bhp) (186 kW) at 4600 rpm |
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| maximum torque (gross) |
451 Nm (333 ft·lb) (46 kgm) at 2800 rpm |
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| Specific output (gross) |
35.2 kW/litre 47.9 ps/litre 47.2 bhp/litre 0.77 bhp/cu in |
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| Specific torque (gross) |
85.14 Nm/litre
1.03 ft·lb/cu3 |
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| Engine construction | |||
| Lubrication | wet sumped | ||
| compression ratio | 9.2:1 | ||
| Fuel system | 1 Rochester carburettor | ||
| bmep (brake mean effective pressure) | 1069.9 kPa (155.2 psi) | ||
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| crankshaft bearings | 5 | ||
| Engine coolant | Water | ||
| Unitary capacity | 662.13 cc | ||
| Aspiration | Normal | ||
| Compressor | N/A | ||
| Intercooler | None | ||
| Catalytic converter | N | ||
| performance | |||
| Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) | |||
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| Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) | |||
| Standing quarter-mile | |||
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| Maximum speed | |||
| Power-to-weight ratio | |||
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| fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above) | |||
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| Carbon dioxide emissions | |||
| Carfolio Calculated CO2 ? | |||
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| 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 | 5J x 14 | ||
| Wheel size rear | 5J x 14 | ||
| Tyres front | 7.75 x 14 | ||
| Tyres rear | 7.75 x 14 | ||
| Brakes F/R | Dr/Dr | ||
| Front brake diameter | 241 mm | ||
| Rear brake diameter | 241 mm | ||
| Braked area | |||
| Gearbox | 2 speed automatic | ||
| Top gear ratio | 1 | ||
| Final drive ratio | 2.56 | ||
| general | |||
| Carfolio.com ID | 465333 | ||
| Production total | |||
| Model code | 67 | ||
| Model family | 237 | ||
| RAC rating | 44.0 | ||
| Insurance classification | No information available | ||
| Tax band | No information available | ||
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1967 Pontiac Le Mans Convertible Automatic added 2016-03-26. Last modified 2020-03-16. |
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