Type
4/5S SAL
Number of doors
4
Wheelbase
3226 mm 127 in
Track: Front
1499 mm 59 in
Track: Rear
1581 mm 62.2 in
Length
5423 mm 213.5 in
Width
2032 mm 80 in
Height
1530 mm 60.2 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.68
Ground clearance
165 mm 6.5 in
Kerb weight
1930 kg 4255 lb
Fuel capacity
72.7 litres 16 UK Gal 19.2 US Gal
Bore
101.60 mm
Cylinders
V-8
Displacement
5.3 litre5276 cc(321.961 cu in)
Compression ratio
9.50:1
Fuel system
1 Ca carb
Maximum power(Gross)
258.5 PS (255.0 bhp) (190.2 kW)@ 4400 rpm
Specific output
48.3 bhp/litre0.79 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque(Gross)
463.0 Nm (341 ft?�·lb) (47.2 kgm)@ 3200 rpm
bmep
1102.8 kPa (159.9 psi)
Specific torque
87.76 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
GM
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
1.25
Unitary capacity
659.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
Power-to-weight
132.12 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Turning circle
13.10 m
Suspension
front I.CS.
Brakes F/R
Dr/Dr
Transmission
3A
Top gear ratio
1.00
Final drive ratio
3.58
RAC rating
51.2
year
1957
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