Type
4/5S SAL
Number of doors
4
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
1397 mm 55 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.81
Ground clearance
155 mm 6.1 in
Kerb weight
1477 kg 3256 lb
Fuel capacity
68.6 litres 15.1 UK Gal 18.1 US Gal
Bore
101.60 mm
Cylinders
V-8 in 90.0
Displacement
4.9 litre4942 cc(301.579 cu in)
Construction
cast iron block & head
Sump
Wet sumped
Compression ratio
8.10:1
Fuel system
1 Rochester 2ME carburettor
Maximum power(DIN)
141.9 PS (140.0 bhp) (104.4 kW)@ 3600 rpm
Specific output
28.3 bhp/litre0.46 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque(DIN)
318.0 Nm (235 ft?�·lb) (32.4 kgm)@ 2000 rpm
bmep
808.6 kPa (117.3 psi)
Specific torque
64.35 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
GM
Main bearings
5
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
1.33
Unitary capacity
617.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
Y
Top speed
160 km/h (99 mph)
Power-to-weight
94.79 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
2.29
RAC rating
51.2
year
1979