1979 Puma GTB

The Puma GTB is a coupé with 2 doors and a front mounted engine which delivers the power through the rear wheels. Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 4.1 litre, overhead valve 6 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. It develops 168 bhp (170 PS/125 kW) of power at 4800 rpm, and maximum torque of 319 N·m (235 lb·ft/32.5 kgm) at 2600 rpm. The engine drives the wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission. The Puma GTB weighs a claimed 980 kg at the kerb. Top quoted speed is 198 km/h (123 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2+2 seats
Length
4300 mm
Weight
980 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
4.1 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
170 PS / 168 bhp / 125 kW @ 4800 rpm
Torque
319 Nm / 235 ft.lb / 32.5 kgm @ 2600 rpm
Top speed
198 km/h / 123 mph

1979 Puma GTB specifications

1979 Puma GTB data
bodywork
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Body type	2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2420 mm	95.3 inches
Track/tread (front)	1410 mm	55.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1410 mm	55.5 inches
Length	4300 mm	169.3 inches
Width	1740 mm	68.5 inches
Height	1260 mm	49.6 inches
Ground clearance	150 mm	5.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.78
Kerb weight	980 kg	2161 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	54 litres	11.9 [14.3] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	GM
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 6
Capacity	4.1 litre 4071 cc (248.428 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	98.3 × 89.4 mm 3.87 × 3.52 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.1
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total
maximum power output (SAE)	170 PS (168 bhp) (125 kW) at 4800 rpm
maximum torque (SAE)	319 Nm (235 ft·lb) (32.5 kgm) at 2600 rpm
Specific output (SAE)	30.8 kW/litre 41.8 ps/litre 41.3 bhp/litre 0.68 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (SAE)	78.36 Nm/litre 0.95 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.8:1
Fuel system	1 DFV carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	984.7 kPa (142.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	7
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	678.5 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	198 km/h (123 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 173.81 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.17 PS/kg 127.83 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.13 kW/kg 171.43 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.17 bhp/kg 0.08 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 7.82 kg/kW 13.07 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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	10.30 m
Front suspension	I.W.CS.
Rear suspension	LA.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	205/70 HR 14
Tyres rear	215/70 HR 14
Brakes F/R	Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.08
general
Carfolio.com ID	98560
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	35.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1979 Puma GTB added 2002-07-29. Last modified 2013-02-28.