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1972 Pontiac GTO

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Build Start: 1972

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1972
Model Variant: GTO

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2845mm
Track/tread (rear): 1524mm
Width: 1948mm
Ground clearance: 119mm
Kerb weight: 1681kg
Track/tread (front): 1549mm
Length: 5210mm
Height: 1321mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 76litres

Body Details

Body Type: 2+2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 3 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.55
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 104.6 × 95.25mm
Specific output(DIN): 30.5 bhp/litre0.5 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(DIN): 61.02 Nm/litre, 0.74 ft·lb/cu3
Compression Ratio: 8.2:1
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Manufacturer: GM
Capacity: 6.6 litre (6555cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.1
Sump: wet sumped
Engine Coolant: Water

Performance

Power-to-weight ratio: 120.63 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Weight-to-power ratio: 11.27kg/kW
maximum power output(DIN): 203 PS (200 bhp) (149 kW)at 4000 rpm
maximum torque(DIN): 400 Nm (295 ft·lb) (40.8 kgm)at 2000 rpm
Maximum RPM: 4400rpm

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Rochester 7042263 carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Rear suspension: LA.TrRA.CS.ARB.
Front Suspension: I.W.TrLi.CS.ARB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.83

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 766.8kPa
Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 14x6
Tyres Rear: G70 x 14
Wheel Size Front: 14x6
Tyres Front: G70 x 14

Other

Unitary Capacity: 819.38cc
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Number of doors: 2
RAC rating: 54.3

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