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1979 5.7 V8 (170 Hp) Hydra-Matic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

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Modification

5.7 V8 (170 Hp) Hydra-Matic

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

1979

End of production

1979

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

74 l 19.55 US gal
16.28 UK gal

Engine displacement

5735 cm³ 349.97 cu. In.

Power

170 hp (at 4200 rpm)

Torque

365 Nm (at 2000 rpm) 269.21 lb. ft (at 2000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

3 Hydra-Matic

Kerb weight

1720 kg 3792 lbs

Length

5182 mm 204.02 in

Doors

2

Seats

5

Wheel rims

6J x 15

PERFORMANCE

Acceleration

0 - 60 mph

11 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Mono-point injection

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

5735 cm³ 349.97 cu. In.

Power

170 hp (at 4200 rpm)

Torque

365 Nm (at 2000 rpm) 269.21 lb. ft (at 2000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

103.05 mm 4.06 in

Piston Stroke

85.98 mm 3.39 in

Compression ratio

8

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

4.7 l 4.98 US qt
4.14 UK qt

Coolant

14.5 l 15.37 US qt
12.76 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

5182 mm 204.02 in

Height

1378 mm 54.25 in

Wheelbase

2895 mm 113.98 in

Front track

1506 mm 59.29 in

Rear (Back) track

1538 mm 60.55 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Number of Gears

3 Hydra-Matic

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Ventilated discs

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Torsion

- Rear

Trailing arm, Coil spring

Tire size

- Front

205/75 R15

Wheel rims

6J x 15

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1720 kg 3792 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
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