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1969 Pontiac Safari Powerglide

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Pontiac

Quick Facts

Build Start: 1969

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1969
Model Variant: Safari

Dimensions

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

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater estate/station wagon

Engine Details

Engine Manufacturer: Pontiac
Capacity: 5.7 litre (5733cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.15
Sump: wet sumped
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 2 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 3.07
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 101.6 × 88.4mm
Compression Ratio: 10.25:1
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1

Performance

Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.85

Brakes

Front Brake Diameter: 279mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1128.8kPa
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): 304 PS (300 bhp) (224 kW)at 4800 rpm
Specific output(Gross): 39 kW/litre53.1 ps/litre, 52.3 bhp/litre0.86 bhp/cu in
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
maximum torque(Gross): 515 Nm (380 ft·lb) (52.5 kgm)at 3200 rpm
Specific torque(Gross): 89.83 Nm/litre, 1.09 ft·lb/cu3
Unitary Capacity: 716.63cc
Number of doors: 5
RAC rating: 51.2

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