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1972 6.6 V8 Turbo-Jet (240 Hp) Hydra-matic

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

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GENERAL INFO

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Modification

6.6 V8 Turbo-Jet (240 Hp) Hydra-matic

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

1972

End of production

1973

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

60 l 15.85 US gal
13.2 UK gal

Engine displacement

6588 cm³ 402.02 cu. In.

Power

240 hp (at 4400 rpm)

Torque

468 Nm (at 3200 rpm) 345.18 lb. ft (at 3200 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

3 Turbo Hydra-matic

Kerb weight

1634 kg 3602.4 lbs

Length

5245 mm 206.5 in

Width

1920 mm 75.59 in

Doors

2

Seats

5

Wheel rims

7J x 15

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Engine displacement

6588 cm³ 402.02 cu. In.

Power

240 hp (at 4400 rpm)

Torque

468 Nm (at 3200 rpm) 345.18 lb. ft (at 3200 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

104.8 mm 4.13 in

Piston Stroke

95.5 mm 3.76 in

Compression ratio

8.5

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

4.7 l 4.98 US qt
4.14 UK qt

Coolant

18.9 l 20.03 US qt
16.63 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

5245 mm 206.5 in

Width

1920 mm 75.59 in

Height

1344 mm 52.91 in

Wheelbase

2946 mm 115.98 in

Front track

1532 mm 60.31 in

Rear (Back) track

1506 mm 59.29 in

Ride height

119 mm 4.69 in

Turning diameter

12.8 m 41.99 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

3 Turbo Hydra-matic

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Drum

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Suspension

- Front

Coil spring, Independent multi-link suspension

- Rear

Rigid axle suspension, Trailing arm, Coil spring

Wheel rims

7J x 15

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1634 kg 3602.4 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. (seats down)

365 l 12.89 cu ft

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