1972 - Avanti - II

Technical Specs of This Model
1. II 1972
2. II 1979
3. II 1983
4. II 1965
5. II 1985
General Information
Make Avanti
Model II
Production Year 1972
Country
Designer Raymond Loewy
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2768 mm     (109 in)
Front Track 1457 mm     (57,4 in)
Rear Track 1437 mm     (56,6 in)
Length 4889 mm     (192,5 in)
Width 1788 mm     (70,4 in)
Height 1371 mm     (54 in)
Ground Clearance 190 mm     (7,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,77
Weight 1406 kg     (3096,9 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %59 / %41
Fuel Capacity 80 litre   (17,6 Imp gal ,  21,1 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer GM
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 5736 cc     (350,03 cu in)
Bore 101,6 mm     (4 in)
Stroke 88,39 mm     (3,48 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,15
Unitary Capacity 717 cc/cylinder    (43,75 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 8,2 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ro carb
Aspiration Type
Compressor Type
Intercooler Type
Catalytic Converter
Maximum Engine Power 270 HP     (201,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4800 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 488 N.m     (360,1 lb.ft ,  49,8 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3200 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 400,6 N.m    (4800 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 192 HP/ton    (143,2 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 47,1 HP/litre    (35,1 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 5,9 s
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 15,5 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 209 km/h   (129,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,31 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,5
Turning Circle Diameter 11,4 m    (37,4 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)