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Pontiac Grand Prix Hardtop Coupé

Bodywork

type 4/5S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 96.50 mm × 86.40 mm 3.8 in × 3.4 in
Cylinders V-6 in 90.0° vee
Displace 3.8 litre 3791 cc (231.341 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system 1 Ro 2GE 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 154 km/h (96 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 81 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 851.9 kPa (123.6 psi)
Specific torque 67.79 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 4
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.12
Unitary capacity 631.83 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2746 mm
wheelbase 108.1 in
Length (milimeters) 5116 mm
Length (inches) 201.4 in
Width (milimeters) 1847 mm
Width (inches) 72.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1354 mm
Height (inches) 53.3 in
L:W ratio 1.86
Ground clearance (milimeters) 135 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.3 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1395 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3075 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 69 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15.2 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 18.2 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball
Turns lock-to-lock 3.300
Turning circle
Tyres P195/75 R 14
Wheels 6 x 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr
Brake ∅ 267 mm
Braked area
Transmission 3M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.93

General information

RAC rating 34.6
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix Hardtop Coupé PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1979

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