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1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport Hardtop

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Build Start: 1970

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1970
Model Variant: LeMans

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2946mm
Track/tread (rear): 1524mm
Width: 1948mm
Track/tread (front): 1549mm
Length: 5245mm
Height: 1336mm

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Bore/stroke ratio: 1.03
Engine Construction: cast iron block & head
Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 3 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.23
Engine Manufacturer: Pontiac
Capacity: 5.8 litre (5795cc)
Bore × Stroke: 98.4 × 95.25mm
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee

Performance

Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.78

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1043kPa
Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Rear: G78-14
Tyres Front: G78-14

Other

maximum power output(Gross): 259 PS (255 bhp) (190 kW)at 4600 rpm
maximum torque(Gross): 481 Nm (355 ft·lb) (49 kgm)at 2800 rpm
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Specific output(Gross): 44 bhp/litre0.72 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(Gross): 83 Nm/litre, 1 ft·lb/cu3
Unitary Capacity: 724.38cc
RAC rating: 48.0
Number of doors: 4

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