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1969 Pontiac Safari

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Pontiac

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Build Start: 1969

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1969
Model Variant: Safari

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 3023mm
Track/tread (rear): 1610mm
Width: 2027mm
Ground clearance: 150mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 90.9litres
Track/tread (front): 1613mm
Length: 5601mm
Height: 1435mm

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater estate/station wagon

Engine Details

Capacity: 6.5 litre (6490cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.09
Sump: wet sumped
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.31
Engine Manufacturer: Pontiac
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 104 × 95.5mm
Compression Ratio: 9:1
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol

Performance

Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.85

Brakes

Front Brake Diameter: 279mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1051.4kPa
Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr
Rear brake diameter: 279mm

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 14x6
Tyres Rear: 8.55 x 14
Wheel Size Front: 14x6
Tyres Front: 8.55 x 14

Other

maximum power output(Gross): 269 PS (265 bhp) (198 kW)at 4800 rpm
Specific output(Gross): 30.4 kW/litre41.4 ps/litre, 40.8 bhp/litre0.67 bhp/cu in
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
maximum torque(Gross): 543 Nm (400 ft·lb) (55.4 kgm)at 2000 rpm
Specific torque(Gross): 83.67 Nm/litre, 1.01 ft·lb/cu3
Unitary Capacity: 811.25cc
Number of doors: 5
RAC rating: 53.6

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