Type
4/5S FHC
Number of doors
2
Wheelbase
2746 mm 108.1 in
Track: Front
1486 mm 58.5 in
Track: Rear
1468 mm 57.8 in
Length
4978 mm 196 in
Width
1834 mm 72.2 in
Height
1374 mm 54.1 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.81
Ground clearance
155 mm 6.1 in
Kerb weight
1473 kg 3247 lb
Fuel capacity
68.6 litres 15.1 UK Gal 18.1 US Gal
Bore
96.50 mm
Cylinders
V-8 in 90.0
Displacement
5.1 litre5055 cc(308.475 cu in)
Construction
cast iron block & head
Sump
Wet sumped
Compression ratio
8.40:1
Fuel system
1 Rochester M4MC carburettor
Maximum power(DIN)
157.2 PS (155.0 bhp) (115.6 kW)@ 4000 rpm
Specific output
30.7 bhp/litre0.5 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque(DIN)
304.0 Nm (224 ft?�·lb) (31 kgm)@ 2400 rpm
bmep
755.7 kPa (109.6 psi)
Specific torque
60.14 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
GM
Main bearings
5
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
1.12
Unitary capacity
631.88 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
Y
Top speed
170 km/h (106 mph)
Power-to-weight
105.23 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Steering
recirculating ball
Turns lock-to-lock
6.140
Suspension
front I.W.CS.ARB.
Tyres: Front
P185/75 x 14
Tyres: Rear
P185/75 x 14
Brakes F/R
VeDi/Dr-S
Brake ∅: Front
267 mm
Transmission
3A
Top gear ratio
1.00
Final drive ratio
2.41
RAC rating
46.2
year
1979