1979 - 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 1979
Country
Designer Raymond Loewy
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2770 mm     (109,1 in)
Front Track 1457 mm     (57,4 in)
Rear Track 1437 mm     (56,6 in)
Length 5024 mm     (197,8 in)
Width 1788 mm     (70,4 in)
Height 1382 mm     (54,4 in)
Ground Clearance 157 mm     (6,2 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,81
Weight 1619 kg     (3566,1 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 72 litre   (15,8 Imp gal ,  19 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 Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 195 HP     (145,4 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 385 N.m     (284,1 lb.ft ,  39,3 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3200 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 347,1 N.m    (4000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 120,4 HP/ton    (89,8 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 34 HP/litre    (25,4 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 193 km/h   (120 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,55 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type cam & lever PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
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)