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Pontiac Star Chief

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 85.60 mm × 95.25 mm 3.37 in × 3.75 in
Cylinders S-8
Displace 4.4 litre 4385 cc (267.589 cu in)
Engine type SV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 6.80:1
Fuel system
Maximum power 123.7 PS (122.0 bhp) (91 kW) @ 3800 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
Specific output
Maximum torque 306.0 Nm (226 ft·lb) (31.2 kgm) @ 2200 rpm
bmep 876.9 kPa (127.2 psi)
Specific torque 69.78 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.9
Unitary capacity 548.13 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3150 mm
wheelbase 124 in
Length (milimeters) 5425 mm
Length (inches) 213.6 in
Width (milimeters) 1947 mm
Width (inches) 76.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1606 mm
Height (inches) 63.2 in
L:W ratio 1.72
Ground clearance (milimeters) 196 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7.7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms)
Kerb weight (pounds)
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 75.8 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 16.7 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 20 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering worm & roller
Turns lock-to-lock 4.840
Turning circle
Tyres 7.10 x 15-4
Wheels 5.5 x 15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.90

General information

RAC rating 36.3
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1954 Pontiac Star Chief PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1954

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