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1979 Pontiac Phoenix Coupé

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Build Start: 1979

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1979
Model Variant: Phoenix

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2822mm
Track/tread (rear): 1514mm
Width: 1839mm
Ground clearance: 107mm
Kerb weight: 1518kg
Track/tread (front): 1572mm
Length: 5166mm
Height: 1328mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 79.6litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Gearbox: 3 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 2.29
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 95 × 88.4mm
Specific output(DIN): 24.9 bhp/litre0.41 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(DIN): 63.38 Nm/litre, 0.77 ft·lb/cu3
Sump: wet sumped
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Manufacturer: GM
Capacity: 5 litre (5013cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.07
Engine Construction: cast iron block & head
Compression Ratio: 8.4:1
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Layout: longitudinal

Performance

Maximum RPM: 4000rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 83.49 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum power output(DIN): 127 PS (125 bhp) (93 kW)at 3200 rpm
maximum torque(DIN): 317.7 Nm (234 ft·lb) (32.4 kgm)at 2000 rpm
Weight-to-power ratio: 16.29kg/kW

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Rochester 2GC carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Front Suspension: I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension: LA.SE.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.83
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 4.990

Brakes

Brakes F/R: VeDi/Dr-S
Front Brake Diameter: 279mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 796.4kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Front: 14x5
Tyres Front: E78 x 14
Wheel Size Rear: 14x5
Tyres Rear: E78 x 14

Other

Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Number of doors: 2
RAC rating: 44.8
Unitary Capacity: 626.63cc

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