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Avanti Avanti II

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 101.60 mm x 88.39 mm 4 in x 3.48 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 5.7 litre 5736 cc (350.032 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.20:1
Fuel system 1 Ro carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 193 km/h (120 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 120.44 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 843.5 kPa (122.3 psi)
Specific torque 67.12 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.15
Unitary capacity 717 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2770 mm
wheelbase 109.1 in
Length (milimeters) 5024 mm
Length (inches) 197.8 in
Width (milimeters) 1788 mm
Width (inches) 70.4 in
Height (milimeters) 1382 mm
Height (inches) 54.4 in
L:W ratio 1.81
Ground clearance (milimeters) 157 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6.2 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1619 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3569 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 72 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15.8 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 19 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering cam & lever PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.40 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.55

General information

RAC rating 51.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1979 Avanti Avanti II PDF Manual
Designer Raymond Loewy
Year 1979

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