The Pontiac Star Chief Turbo Hydra-Matic is a rear wheel drive car, with its engine placed in the front, and a 4 door saloon (sedan) body.
It forms part of Pontiac's 256 series of cars.
It is powered by a naturally aspirated engine of 6.4 litre capacity. This powerplant features overhead valve valve gear, a 90 degree V 8 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It develops 256 bhp (260 PS/191 kW) of power at 4600 rpm, and maximum torque of 526 N·m (388 lb·ft/53.6 kgm) at 2400 rpm.
A 3 speed automatic gearbox delivers the power to the driven wheels.
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