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Pontiac Phoenix Sedan

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

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 Rochester 2GE carburettor
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
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 79.75 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 851.9 kPa (123.6 psi)
Specific torque 67.79 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 4400 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 2822 mm
wheelbase 111.1 in
Length (milimeters) 5166 mm
Length (inches) 203.4 in
Width (milimeters) 1839 mm
Width (inches) 72.4 in
Height (milimeters) 1351 mm
Height (inches) 53.2 in
L:W ratio 1.83
Ground clearance (milimeters) 107 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 4.2 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1442 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3179 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 79.6 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 17.5 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 21 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball
Turns lock-to-lock 4.990
Turning circle
Tyres E78 x 14
Wheels 5 x 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr
Brake ∅ 279 mm
Braked area
Transmission 3M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.08

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 Phoenix Sedan PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1979

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