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1979 4.2 (255 Hp)

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

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Modification

4.2 (255 Hp)

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1979, July

End of production

1983, July

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

100 l 26.42 US gal
22 UK gal

Engine displacement

4136 cm³ 252.39 cu. In.

Power

255 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

353 Nm (at 3200 rpm) 260.36 lb. ft (at 3200 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

222 km/h 138 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1900 kg 4188.8 lbs

Length

4980 mm 196.06 in

Width

1790 mm 70.47 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

7.5J x 15

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

18.5 l/100 km 12.71 US mpg
15.27 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

222 km/h 138 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

7.5 sec

0 - 60 mph

7.1 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

107.21.42

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

4136 cm³ 252.39 cu. In.

Power

255 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

353 Nm (at 3200 rpm) 260.36 lb. ft (at 3200 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

88.01 mm 3.46 in

Piston Stroke

85 mm 3.35 in

Compression ratio

8.5

Valvetrain

DOHC

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4980 mm 196.06 in

Width

1790 mm 70.47 in

Height

1350 mm 53.15 in

Wheelbase

2800 mm 110.24 in

Front track

1525 mm 60.04 in

Rear (Back) track

1525 mm 60.04 in

Turning diameter

12.3 m 40.35 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Disc

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Independent coil spring, Transverse stabilizer

- Rear

Independent coil spring, Transverse stabilizer

Tire size

- Front

215/70 R15

Wheel rims

7.5J x 15

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1900 kg 4188.8 lbs

Max. weight

2325 kg 5125.7 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

600 l 21.19 cu ft

- Max. roof load

425 kg 937 lbs

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