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1980 5.7 V8 (190 Hp)

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

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Modification

5.7 V8 (190 Hp)

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

1980

End of production

1982

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

90 l 23.78 US gal
19.8 UK gal

Engine displacement

5735 cm³ 349.97 cu. In.

Power

190 hp (at 4000 rpm)

Torque

380 Nm (at 2400 rpm) 280.27 lb. ft (at 2400 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

212 km/h 132 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1596 kg 3518.6 lbs

Length

4704 mm 185.2 in

Width

1753 mm 69.02 in

Doors

3

Seats

2

Wheel rims

8J x 15

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

212 km/h 132 mph

Acceleration

0 - 60 mph

7.3 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

L48

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

5735 cm³ 349.97 cu. In.

Power

190 hp (at 4000 rpm)

Torque

380 Nm (at 2400 rpm) 280.27 lb. ft (at 2400 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

101.6 mm 4 in

Piston Stroke

88.39 mm 3.48 in

Compression ratio

8.2

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

4.7 l 4.98 US qt
4.14 UK qt

Coolant

20 l 21.2 US qt
17.6 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4704 mm 185.2 in

Width

1753 mm 69.02 in

Height

1219 mm 47.99 in

Wheelbase

2489 mm 97.99 in

Front track

1491 mm 58.7 in

Rear (Back) track

1511 mm 59.49 in

Ride height

109 mm 4.29 in

Turning diameter

11.8 m 38.71 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs, 298x32 mm

- Rear

Ventilated discs, 298x32 mm

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone

- Rear

Leaf spring

Tire size

- Front

225/70 R15

- Rear

225/70 R15

Wheel rims

8J x 15

Rear wheel rims

8J x 15

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1596 kg 3518.6 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. (seats down)

238 l 8.4 cu ft

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