1968 Pontiac Tempest Custom Station Wagon specifications

1968 Pontiac Tempest Custom Station Wagon data
 
bodywork
Body type5/6 seater estate/station wagon
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2946 mm 116 inches
Track/tread (front) 1524 mm 60 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1524 mm 60 inches
Length 5359 mm 211 inches
Width 1900 mm 74.8 inches
Height 1382 mm 54.4 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.82
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 81.5 litres 17.9 [21.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Pontiac
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 4.1 litre
4103 cc
(250.38 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 98.55 × 89.66 mm
3.88 × 3.53 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.1
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(gross)
177 PS (175 bhp) (130 kW)
at 4800 rpm
maximum torque
(gross)
325 Nm (240 ft·lb) (33.1 kgm)
at 2600 rpm
Specific output
(gross)
31.8 kW/litre
43.2 ps/litre
42.7 bhp/litre
0.7 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(gross)
79.21 Nm/litre
0.96 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 995.4 kPa (144.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 683.83 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
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
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 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.23
general
Carfolio.com ID345675
Production total
Model code 23535
Model family 235
RAC rating 36.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1968 Pontiac Tempest Custom Station Wagon added 2013-07-15.
Last modified 2020-06-10.

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