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1979 - Pontiac - Grand Prix Hardtop Coupe

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1. Grand Prix Hardtop Coupe 1979
2. Grand Prix Hardtop Coupe 1979
General Information
Make Pontiac
Model Grand Prix Hardtop Coupe
Production Year 1979
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2746 mm     (108,1 in)
Front Track 1486 mm     (58,5 in)
Rear Track 1468 mm     (57,8 in)
Length 5116 mm     (201,4 in)
Width 1847 mm     (72,7 in)
Height 1354 mm     (53,3 in)
Ground Clearance 135 mm     (5,3 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,86
Weight 1395 kg     (3072,7 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 69 litre   (15,2 Imp gal ,  18,2 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer GM
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction cast iron block & head
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 3791 cc     (231,34 cu in)
Bore 96,5 mm     (3,8 in)
Stroke 86,4 mm     (3,4 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,12
Unitary Capacity 631,83 cc/cylinder    (38,56 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 4
Compression Ratio 8 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ro 2GE carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 113 HP     (84,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 3800 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 257 N.m     (189,7 lb.ft ,  26,2 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 211,8 N.m    (3800 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 81 HP/ton    (60,4 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 29,8 HP/litre    (22,2 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 154 km/h   (95,7 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,93 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,3
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 267 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front) 6 x 14
Wheels (rear) 6 x 14
Tyres (front) P195/75 R 14
Tyres (rear) P195/75 R 14