Type

4/5S FHC

Number of doors

2

Wheelbase

2822 mm 111.1 in

Track: Front

1572 mm 61.9 in

Track: Rear

1514 mm 59.6 in

Length

5166 mm 203.4 in

Width

1839 mm 72.4 in

Height

1328 mm 52.3 in

Length:wheelbase ratio

1.83

Ground clearance

107 mm 4.2 in

Kerb weight

1418 kg 3126 lb

Fuel capacity

79.6 litres 17.5 UK Gal 21 US Gal

Bore

96.50 mm

Cylinders

V-6 in 90.0

Displacement

3.8 litre3791 cc(231.341 cu in)

Construction

cast iron block & head

Sump

Wet sumped

Compression ratio

8.00:1

Fuel system

1 Rochester 2GE carburettor

Maximum power(DIN)

116.6 PS (115.0 bhp) (85.8 kW)@ 3800 rpm

Specific output

30.3 bhp/litre0.5 bhp/cu in

Maximum torque(DIN)

257.0 Nm (190 ft?�·lb) (26.2 kgm)@ 2000 rpm

bmep

851.9 kPa (123.6 psi)

Specific torque

67.79 Nm/litre

Maximum rpm

4400 rpm

Manufacturer

GM

Main bearings

4

Coolant

Water

Bore/stroke ratio

1.12

Unitary capacity

631.83 cc/cylinder

Aspiration

Normal

Compressor type

N/A

Intercooler

None

Catalytic converter

Y

Power-to-weight

81.1 bhp/ton

Engine location

Front

Engine alignment

Longitudinal

Drive

RWD

Steering

recirculating ball

Turns lock-to-lock

4.990

Suspension

front I.W.CS.ARB.

Wheels: Front

5 x 14

Wheels: Rear

5 x 14

Tyres: Front

E78 x 14

Tyres: Rear

E78 x 14

Brakes F/R

VeDi/Dr

Brake ∅: Front

279 mm

Transmission

3M

Top gear ratio

1.00

Final drive ratio

3.08

RAC rating

34.6

year

1979