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1979 Oldsmobile Starfire SX Sport Coupé

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Build Start: 1979

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1979
Model Variant: Starfire

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2460mm
Track/tread (rear): 1360mm
Width: 1660mm
Ground clearance: 124mm
Kerb weight: 1333kg
Track/tread (front): 1390mm
Length: 4560mm
Height: 1270mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 70litres

Body Details

Body Type: 2+2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 8
Bore × Stroke: 95 × 88.4mm
Specific torque(DIN): 66.41 Nm/litre, 0.8 ft·lb/cu3
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.08
Engine Manufacturer: GM
Capacity: 5 litre (4999cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.07
Specific output(DIN): 19.4 kW/litre26.4 ps/litre, 26 bhp/litre0.43 bhp/cu in
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal

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Performance

maximum torque(DIN): 332 Nm (245 ft·lb) (33.9 kgm)at 2400 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 98.88 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum power output(DIN): 132 PS (130 bhp) (97 kW)at 3200 rpm
Maximum Speed: 170km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 13.75kg/kW

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Ro carb

Chassis & Geomtry

Rear suspension: LA.LowTrailRA.TA.TLB.CS.ARB.
Turning Circle: 12.50 m
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.85
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 4.400
Front Suspension: I.W.CS.ARB.

Brakes

Braked area: 1707 cm2
Brakes F/R: VeDi/Dr
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 834.6kPa

Other

RAC rating: 44.8
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 624.88cc
Number of doors: 2

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