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1969 Pontiac Safari Automatic

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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

Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 3 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 2.56
Engine Manufacturer: Pontiac
Capacity: 7 litre (6992cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.13
Sump: wet sumped
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 107.95 × 95.5mm
Compression Ratio: 10.25:1
Catalytic converter: N

Performance

Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.85

Brakes

Front Brake Diameter: 279mm
Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr
Rear brake diameter: 279mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1119.7kPa

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): 395 PS (390 bhp) (291 kW)at 5400 rpm
Specific output(Gross): 41.6 kW/litre56.6 ps/litre, 55.8 bhp/litre0.91 bhp/cu in
Number of doors: 5
RAC rating: 57.8
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
maximum torque(Gross): 623 Nm (460 ft·lb) (63.5 kgm)at 3600 rpm
Specific torque(Gross): 89.1 Nm/litre, 1.08 ft·lb/cu3
Unitary Capacity: 874cc

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