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

Fuel capacity

79.6 litres 17.5 UK Gal 21 US Gal

Bore

95.00 mm

Cylinders

V-8 in 90.0

Displacement

5 litre5013 cc(305.912 cu in)

Construction

cast iron block & head

Sump

Wet sumped

Compression ratio

8.40:1

Fuel system

1 Rochester 2GC carburettor

Maximum power(DIN)

131.8 PS (130.0 bhp) (96.9 kW)@ 3200 rpm

Specific output

25.9 bhp/litre0.42 bhp/cu in

Maximum torque(DIN)

332.0 Nm (245 ft?�·lb) (33.9 kgm)@ 2000 rpm

bmep

832.2 kPa (120.7 psi)

Specific torque

66.23 Nm/litre

Maximum rpm

4000 rpm

Manufacturer

GM

Main bearings

5

Coolant

Water

Bore/stroke ratio

1.07

Unitary capacity

626.63 cc/cylinder

Aspiration

Normal

Compressor type

N/A

Intercooler

None

Catalytic converter

Y

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-S

Brake ∅: Front

279 mm

Transmission

3A

Top gear ratio

1.00

Final drive ratio

2.41

RAC rating

44.8

year

1979