(1979 model)
| Marque (make) | Pontiac | Issued from | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Grand Prix Hardtop Coupé Automatic | 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 | 5116 mm / 201.4 in / 201.4 in | Total (curb) weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1847 mm / 72.7 in / 72.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1354 mm / 53.3 in / 53.3 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2746 mm / 108.1 in / 108.1 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1486 mm / 58.5 in / 58.5 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1468 mm / 57.8 in / 57.8 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm / 5.3 in / 5.3 in | Fuel capacity | 69 l / 15.2 UK gal / 18.2 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.86 |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | GM | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | cast iron block & head | Bore | 96.5 mm / 3.80 in / 3.80 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 86.4 mm / 3.40 in / 3.40 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.12 | |
| Fuel supply | 1 Ro 2GE carb | Engine displacement | 3791 cm3 / 231.3 cu in / 231.3 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 4 | Unitary capacity | 631.83 cm3/cylinder / 38.557 cu in/cylinder / 38.557 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | 8.0 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 84.3 kW / 114.6 hp / 114.6 hp at 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 257.0 Nm / 189.6 lbft / 189.6 lbft at 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 83.1 kW / 113.0 bhp / 113.0 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 29.8 kW/l / 0.664 bhp/cu in / 0.664 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 67.79 Nm/l / 0.593 lbft/cu in / 0.593 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | 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 | 3.3 | 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 |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | 267 mm / 10.5 in / 10.5 in | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Pontiac Grand Prix Hardtop Coupé Automatic
