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1972 Pontiac Ventura Coupé

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Build Start: 1972

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1972
Model Variant: Ventura

Dimensions

Track/tread (front): 1499mm
Length: 4940mm
Height: 1334mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 61litres
Wheelbase: 2814mm
Track/tread (rear): 1496mm
Width: 1839mm
Ground clearance: 124mm
Kerb weight: 1434kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 3 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 2.73
Engine Manufacturer: GM
Capacity: 5 litre (5031cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.18
Specific output(DIN): 19.3 kW/litre26.2 ps/litre, 25.8 bhp/litre0.42 bhp/cu in
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 8
Bore × Stroke: 97.8 × 82.55mm
Specific torque(DIN): 62.02 Nm/litre, 0.75 ft·lb/cu3

Performance

Power-to-weight ratio: 91.92 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum power output(DIN): 132 PS (130 bhp) (97 kW)at 4400 rpm
Maximum Speed: 169km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 14.79kg/kW
maximum torque(DIN): 312 Nm (230 ft·lb) (31.8 kgm)at 2400 rpm

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Ro carb

Chassis & Geomtry

Rear suspension: RAx.SE.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.76
Front Suspension: I.W.CS.ARB.

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 779.3kPa
Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr

Other

Unitary Capacity: 628.88cc
RAC rating: 47.4
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total

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