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1977 Pontiac Catalina Hardtop Coupé

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Build Start: 1977

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1977
Model Variant: Catalina

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2944mm
Track/tread (rear): 1542mm
Width: 1923mm
Ground clearance: 142mm
Kerb weight: 1575kg
Track/tread (front): 1567mm
Length: 5443mm
Height: 1369mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 80litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Specific output(DIN): 27.7 bhp/litre0.45 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(DIN): 66.21 Nm/litre, 0.8 ft·lb/cu3
Sump: wet sumped
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 6 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 96.5 × 86.4mm
Engine Construction: cast iron block & head
Compression Ratio: 8:1
Crankshaft Bearings: 4
Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 3 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 2.73
Engine Manufacturer: GM
Capacity: 3.8 litre (3791cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.12

Performance

Maximum RPM: 4000rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 67.59 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum torque(DIN): 251 Nm (185 ft·lb) (25.6 kgm)at 2000 rpm
Weight-to-power ratio: 20.12kg/kW
maximum power output(DIN): 106 PS (105 bhp) (78 kW)at 3200 rpm

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Rochester 2GE carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Front Suspension: I.W.CS.ARB.
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.500
Rear suspension: LA.TrailRA.CS.ARB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.85

Brakes

Brakes F/R: VeDi/Dr-S
Braked area: 2176 cm2
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 832kPa
Front Brake Diameter: 279mm

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Front: GR78 x 15
Tyres Rear: GR78 x 15

Other

RAC rating: 34.6
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 631.83cc
Number of doors: 2

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