(1979 model)
| Marque (make) | Pontiac | Issued from | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Grand Prix Hardtop Coupé | 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) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5116 mm / 201.4 in / 201.4 in | Ground clearance | 135 mm / 5.3 in / 5.3 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1847 mm / 72.7 in / 72.7 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.86 |
| Height | 1354 mm / 53.3 in / 53.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 1446 kg / 3188 lb / 3188 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2746 mm / 108.1 in / 108.1 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1486 mm / 58.5 in / 58.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1468 mm / 57.8 in / 57.8 in | Fuel capacity | 69 l / 15.2 UK gal / 18.2 US gal |
| 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 | cast iron block & head | Bore | 95.0 mm / 3.74 in / 3.74 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 88.4 mm / 3.48 in / 3.48 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.07 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 5013 cm3 / 305.9 cu in / 305.9 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 626.63 cm3/cylinder / 38.239 cu in/cylinder / 38.239 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.4 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 114.1 kW / 155.1 hp / 155.1 hp at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 304.0 Nm / 224.2 lbft / 224.2 lbft at 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 112.5 kW / 153.0 bhp / 153.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 30.5 kW/l / 0.680 bhp/cu in / 0.680 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 60.64 Nm/l / 0.530 lbft/cu in / 0.530 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 2.29 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 180 km/h / 112 mph / 112 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 105.81 kW/ton / 143.86 bhp/ton / 143.86 bhp/ton | |
| 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 | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.30 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | 6 x 14 | Wheels rear | 6 x 14 |
| Tyres front | P195/75 R 14 | Tyres rear | P195/75 R 14 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | drum, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | 267 mm / 10.5 in / 10.5 in | Brake diameter rear | |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Pontiac Grand Prix Hardtop Coupé
