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| Technical Specs of This Model |
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Firebird Esprit 1972
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| General Information |
| Make |
Pontiac |
| Model |
Firebird Esprit |
| Production Year |
1972 |
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| Chassis and Dimensions |
| Chassis Type |
2+2 FHC |
| Number of Doors |
2 |
| Wheelbase |
2743 mm (108 in) |
| Front Track |
1557 mm (61,3 in) |
| Rear Track |
1524 mm (60 in) |
| Length |
4867 mm (191,6 in) |
| Width |
1864 mm (73,4 in) |
| Height |
1280 mm (50,4 in) |
| Ground Clearance |
117 mm (4,6 in) |
| Length / Wheelbase Ratio |
1,77 |
| Weight |
1671 kg (3680,6 lb) |
| Weight Distribution (front/rear) |
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| Fuel Capacity |
64 litre (14,1 Imp gal , 16,9 US gal) |
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| Aerodynamics |
| Drag Coefficient |
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| Frontal Area |
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| 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-8 |
| Valves per Cylinder |
2 (Total of 16 Pieces) |
| Engine Displacement |
6555 cc (400,01 cu in) |
| Bore |
104,65 mm (4,12 in) |
| Stroke |
95,25 mm (3,75 in) |
| Bore / Stroke Ratio |
1,1 |
| Unitary Capacity |
819,38 cc/cylinder (50 cu in/cylinder) |
| Number of Main Bearings |
5 |
| Compression Ratio |
8 : 1 |
| Fuel System Type |
1 Ro 7042060 carb |
| Aspiration Type |
Normal |
| Compressor Type |
- |
| Intercooler Type |
None |
| Catalytic Converter |
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| Maximum Engine Power |
175 HP (130,5 kW) |
| Maximum Engine Power rpm |
4400 d/d |
| Maximum Engine Torque |
420 N.m (310 lb.ft , 42,8 kg.m) |
| Maximum Engine Torque rpm |
2400 d/d |
| Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm |
283,2 N.m (4400 d/d) |
| Power / Weight Ratio |
104,7 HP/ton (78,1 W/kg) |
| Power / Engine Displacement Ratio |
26,7 HP/litre (19,9 kW/litre) |
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| Fuel Consumption |
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| Performance |
| 0 - 80 km/h |
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| 0 - 60 mph |
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| 0 - 100 km/h |
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| 0 - 160 km/h |
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| 80 - 120 km/h (in top gear) |
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| 0 - 400 m Acceleration |
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| 0 - 1000 m Acceleration |
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| Top Speed |
182 km/h (113,1 mph) |
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| Gearbox and Transmission |
| Transmission Type |
3A |
| Top Gear Ratio |
1 : 1 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
2,73 : 1 |
| Drive Wheels |
RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) |
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| Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes |
| Steering Type |
recirculating ball |
| Steering Turns (lock to lock) |
4,6 |
| Turning Circle Diameter |
12,1 m (39,7 ft) |
| Suspension (front) |
I.W.LowTrailLi.CS.ARB. |
| Suspension (rear) |
RA.SE.ARB. |
| Brakes (front/rear) |
Di/Dr |
| Brake Disc Diameter (front) |
278 mm |
| Brake Disc Diameter (rear) |
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| Wheels (front) |
7 x 14 |
| Wheels (rear) |
7 x 14 |
| Tyres (front) |
E78x14 |
| Tyres (rear) |
E78x14 |
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