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1968 - Pontiac - Grand Prix Hardtop

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1. Grand Prix Hardtop 1968
General Information
Make Pontiac
Model Grand Prix Hardtop
Production Year 1968
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 3073 mm     (121 in)
Front Track 1600 mm     (63 in)
Rear Track 1626 mm     (64 in)
Length 5502 mm     (216,6 in)
Width 2027 mm     (79,8 in)
Height 1377 mm     (54,2 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,79
Weight
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 102,3 litre   (22,5 Imp gal ,  27 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 6538 cc     (398,97 cu in)
Bore 104,6 mm     (4,12 in)
Stroke 95,1 mm     (3,74 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,1
Unitary Capacity 817,25 cc/cylinder    (49,87 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 10,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 350 HP     (261 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 603 N.m     (445 lb.ft ,  61,5 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3200 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 498,5 N.m    (5000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 53,5 HP/litre    (39,9 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 8.55 x 14
Tyres (rear) 8.55 x 14