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1971 Pontiac Tempest GT-37

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Build Start: 1971

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1971
Model Variant: Tempest

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2845mm
Track/tread (rear): 1524mm
Width: 1948mm
Track/tread (front): 1549mm
Length: 5151mm
Height: 1321mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 72litres

Body Details

Body Type: 2+2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Gearbox: 3 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.23
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 98.6 × 95.3mm
Sump: wet sumped
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Manufacturer: Pontiac
Capacity: 5.8 litre (5821cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.03
Engine Construction: cast iron block & head
Compression Ratio: 8:1
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal

Performance

Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.81

Brakes

Front Brake Diameter: 241mm
Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr
Rear brake diameter: 241mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1025.4kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Rear: G70-14
Wheel Size Rear: 14x5
Tyres Front: G70-14
Wheel Size Front: 14x5

Other

Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
maximum torque(Gross): 475 Nm (350 ft·lb) (48.4 kgm)at 2400 rpm
Specific torque(Gross): 81.6 Nm/litre, 0.99 ft·lb/cu3
Number of doors: 2
RAC rating: 48.2
maximum power output(Gross): 253 PS (250 bhp) (186 kW)at 4400 rpm
Specific output(Gross): 32 kW/litre43.5 ps/litre, 42.9 bhp/litre0.7 bhp/cu in
Unitary Capacity: 727.63cc

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