1972 Pontiac Ventura Coupé specifications

1972 Pontiac Ventura Coupé data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2814 mm 110.8 inches
Track/tread (front) 1499 mm 59 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1496 mm 58.9 inches
Length 4940 mm 194.5 inches
Width 1839 mm 72.4 inches
Height 1334 mm 52.5 inches
Ground clearance 124 mm 4.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.76
Kerb weight 1473 kg 3247 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 61 litres 13.4 [16.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 5.7 litre
5736 cc
(350.032 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 98.3 × 95.25 mm
3.87 × 3.75 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.03
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)		 162 PS (160 bhp) (119 kW)
at 4400 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)		 366 Nm (270 ft·lb) (37.3 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)		 20.8 kW/litre
28.3 ps/litre
27.9 bhp/litre
0.46 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)		 63.81 Nm/litre
0.77 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 1 Ro carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 801.8 kPa (116.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 717 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter
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 177 km/h (110 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
110.13 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
81 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
108.62 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.35 kg/kW
20.62 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 I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension RAx.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.73
general
Carfolio.com ID65351
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 47.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Pontiac Ventura Coupé added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Pontiac Ventura models

1972 Pontiac Ventura Coupé
fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4097 cm3/250.0cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1361 kg
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4940mm, wb: 2814mm
1972 Pontiac Ventura Coupé
fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5031 cm3/307.0cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW 1434 kg
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 4940mm, wb: 2814mm
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6 cyl, 4.0ℓ, l: 5039mm, wb: 2819mm
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5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 4018 cm3/245.2cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1542 kg
6 cyl, 4.0ℓ, l: 5039mm, wb: 2819mm
1972 Ford Fairmont
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4097 cm3/250.0cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4689mm, wb: 2819mm
1974 Ford Fairmont Hardtop XB
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4813mm, wb: 2819mm
1974 Ford Fairmont Hardtop XB
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4813mm, wb: 2819mm
1972 Ford Fairmont Hardtop XA
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4737mm, wb: 2819mm
1972 Ford Fairmont Hardtop XA
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4737mm, wb: 2819mm
1972 Ford Fairmont Hardtop XA
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4737mm, wb: 2819mm
1972 Ford Fairmont Hardtop XA
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4737mm, wb: 2819mm
1974 Ford Fairmont Hardtop Cruisomatic XB
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4813mm, wb: 2819mm
1972 Ford Fairmont Hardtop Cruisomatic XA
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4737mm, wb: 2819mm
1972 Ford Fairmont Hardtop Cruisomatic XA
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4737mm, wb: 2819mm
1972 Ford Fairmont Station Wagon
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 4097 cm3/250.0cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4834mm, wb: 2819mm
1972 Ford Falcon
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 4097 cm3/250.0cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4689mm, wb: 2819mm
1974 Ford Falcon 500 Hardtop XB
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4813mm, wb: 2819mm
1974 Ford Falcon 500 Hardtop XB
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4801mm, wb: 2819mm
1972 Ford Falcon 500 Hardtop XA
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4737mm, wb: 2819mm
1972 Ford Falcon 500 Hardtop XA
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4737mm, wb: 2819mm
1972 Ford Falcon 500 Hardtop XA
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4737mm, wb: 2819mm
1972 Ford Falcon 500 Hardtop XA
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4737mm, wb: 2819mm
1974 Ford Falcon 500 Hardtop Cruisomatic XB
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4813mm, wb: 2819mm
1972 Ford Falcon 500 Hardtop Cruisomatic XA
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4737mm, wb: 2819mm
1972 Ford Falcon 500 Hardtop Cruisomatic XA
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4737mm, wb: 2819mm
1972 Ford Falcon Station Wagon
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 4097 cm3/250.0cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4834mm, wb: 2819mm
1972 Ford Torino Hardtop
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5752 cm3/351.0cuin 163 PS 161 bhp 120 kW 1707 kg
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 5174mm, wb: 2896mm
1972 Ford Torino Hardtop
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1764 kg
8 cyl, 6.6ℓ, l: 5174mm, wb: 2896mm
1972 Mercury Cougar 65D
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4996mm, wb: 2847mm
1972 Mercury Cougar Automatic 65D
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4996mm, wb: 2847mm
1972 Mercury Cougar Convertible 76D
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4996mm, wb: 2847mm
1972 Mercury Cougar Convertible Automatic 76D
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4996mm, wb: 2847mm
1972 Mercury Cougar XR-7 65F
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4996mm, wb: 2847mm
1972 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Automatic 65F
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4996mm, wb: 2847mm
1972 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible 76F
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4996mm, wb: 2847mm
1972 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible Automatic 76F
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4996mm, wb: 2847mm
1971 Monteverdi Sierra
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 4680mm, wb: 2740mm
1971 Monteverdi Sierra Berlinetta
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 4880mm, wb: 2850mm