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Pontiac Star Chief

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 100.00 mm × 82.60 mm 3.94 in × 3.25 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 5.2 litre 5190 cc (316.713 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.90:1
Fuel system 1 Ro carb
Maximum power 230.2 PS (227.0 bhp) (169.3 kW) @ 4800 rpm
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 139.95 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 423.0 Nm (312 ft·lb) (43.1 kgm) @ 3000 rpm
bmep 1024.2 kPa (148.5 psi)
Specific torque 81.5 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.21
Unitary capacity 648.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3150 mm
wheelbase 124 in
Length (milimeters) 5385 mm
Length (inches) 212 in
Width (milimeters) 1905 mm
Width (inches) 75 in
Height (milimeters) 1575 mm
Height (inches) 62 in
L:W ratio 1.71
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1622 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3576 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.08

General information

RAC rating 49.6
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1957 Pontiac Star Chief PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1957

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