(1968 model)
| Marque (make) | Pontiac | Issued from | 1968 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Grand Prix Hardtop | Issued until | |
| Serie | Grand Prix | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Pontiac | Country | US |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5502 mm / 216.6 in / 216.6 in | Total (curb) weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 2027 mm / 79.8 in / 79.8 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1377 mm / 54.2 in / 54.2 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 3073 mm / 121.0 in / 121.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1600 mm / 63.0 in / 63.0 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1626 mm / 64.0 in / 64.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 102 l / 22.5 UK gal / 27.0 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.79 |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | GM | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 104.6 mm / 4.12 in / 4.12 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 95.1 mm / 3.74 in / 3.74 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.1 | |
| Fuel supply | 1 carb | Engine displacement | 6538 cm3 / 399.0 cu in / 399.0 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 817.25 cm3/cylinder / 49.872 cu in/cylinder / 49.872 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 261.0 kW / 354.9 hp / 354.9 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 603.0 Nm / 444.7 lbft / 444.7 lbft at 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 257.4 kW / 350.0 bhp / 350.0 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 53.5 kW/l / 1.192 bhp/cu in / 1.192 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 92.23 Nm/l / 0.807 lbft/cu in / 0.807 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 8.55 x 14 | Tyres rear | 8.55 x 14 |
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Pontiac Grand Prix Hardtop
