1979 Pontiac Phoenix Coupé specifications

1979 Pontiac Phoenix Coupé data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2822 mm 111.1 inches
Track/tread (front) 1572 mm 61.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1514 mm 59.6 inches
Length 5166 mm 203.4 inches
Width 1839 mm 72.4 inches
Height 1328 mm 52.3 inches
Ground clearance 107 mm 4.2 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.83
Kerb weight 1520 kg 3351 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 79.6 litres 17.5 [21] 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 5.7 litre
5733 cc
(349.849 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 88.4 mm
4 × 3.48 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.15
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)		 167 PS (165 bhp) (123 kW)
at 3800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)		 352 Nm (260 ft·lb) (35.9 kgm)
at 2400 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)		 21.5 kW/litre
29.2 ps/litre
28.8 bhp/litre
0.47 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)		 61.4 Nm/litre
0.74 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.2:1
Fuel system 1 Rochester M4MC carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 771.6 kPa (111.9 psi)
Maximum RPM 4000 rpm
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 716.63 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 Higher is better
110.06 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
80.95 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
108.55 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.35 kg/kW
20.64 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 4.990
Turning circle
Front suspension I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front 5 x 14
Wheel size rear 5 x 14
Tyres front E78 x 14
Tyres rear E78 x 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 279 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.41
general
Carfolio.com ID179124
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 51.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Pontiac Phoenix Coupé added 2008-06-21.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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1979 Pontiac Phoenix Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5013 cm3/305.9cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW 1523 kg
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 5166mm, wb: 2822mm
1979 Pontiac Phoenix Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5013 cm3/305.9cuin 127 PS 125 bhp 93 kW 1518 kg
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 5166mm, wb: 2822mm
1979 Pontiac Phoenix Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1418 kg
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 5166mm, wb: 2822mm
1979 Pontiac Phoenix Coupé Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 5166mm, wb: 2822mm
1979 Pontiac Phoenix Coupé Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5013 cm3/305.9cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 5166mm, wb: 2822mm
1979 Pontiac Phoenix Sedan
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1544 kg
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5166mm, wb: 2822mm
1979 Pontiac Phoenix Sedan
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5013 cm3/305.9cuin 127 PS 125 bhp 93 kW 1542 kg
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 5166mm, wb: 2822mm
1979 Pontiac Phoenix Sedan
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1442 kg
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 5166mm, wb: 2822mm
1979 Pontiac Phoenix Sedan
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 5013 cm3/305.9cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW 1547 kg
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 5166mm, wb: 2822mm
1979 Pontiac Phoenix Sedan Automatic
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 5166mm, wb: 2822mm
1979 Pontiac Phoenix Sedan Automatic
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5013 cm3/305.9cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 5166mm, wb: 2822mm
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8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5387mm, wb: 2945mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5387mm, wb: 2946mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1573 kg
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5418mm, wb: 2946mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1573 kg
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5418mm, wb: 2946mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1549 kg
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5022mm, wb: 2819mm
1977 Chevrolet Nova Concours Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1542 kg
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5022mm, wb: 2819mm
1977 Chevrolet Nova Concours Coupé Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5022mm, wb: 2819mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1477 kg
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 4996mm, wb: 2819mm
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8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 4996mm, wb: 2819mm
1977 Chevrolet Nova Coupé Automatic
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1518 kg
8 cyl, 5.9ℓ, l: 5009mm, wb: 2761mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5009mm, wb: 2761mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Series G GM22
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1525 kg
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5184mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Series G GM22
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1589 kg
8 cyl, 5.9ℓ, l: 5184mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Medallion Series G GP22
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1559 kg
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5184mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Medallion Series G GP22
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1623 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
1979 Dodge Diplomat Salon Series G GH22
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1597 kg
8 cyl, 5.9ℓ, l: 5184mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham Coupé
2 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 5736 cm3/350.0cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1700 kg
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