Pontiac Tempest Engine & Transmission | Figures & Specs.
Pontiac Tempest Engine: The Coupe version of the Tempest model has a 6554 cc (399.9 ci) 16 valve V8 N/A Petrol engine.
Pontiac Tempest Transmission: This particular Pontiac Tempest GT-37 6.6 V8 has a 4 speed/ Manual gearbox with the power being delivered through it's RWD system.
Pontiac Tempest Power & Torque | Figures & Specs.
Pontiac Tempest Power: The Tempest's 6554 cc (399.9 ci) engine reaches its peak power of 300 bhp (223 kW) @ 4800 rpm.
Pontiac Tempest Torque: The Pontiac Tempest produces torque measuring 400 lb-ft (406.7 Nm) @ 3200 rpm.
Pontiac Tempest Power to Weight: The Tempest weighs around 1715 kg (3780 lb).
Power to weight can be calculated at 174.9 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 233.2 lb-ft of torque per ton.
Pontiac Tempest Top Speed & Acceleration Performance | Figures & Specs.
Pontiac Tempest Top Speed: The Pontiac Tempest GT-37 6.6 V8 - [1971] has a top speed of 130 mph (209.2 kph)
Pontiac Tempest Acceleration: This Tempest accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 7.9 seconds or 0-100kph in 8.2 and can achieve an estimated 1/4 mile drag time in 14.58 seconds with a trap speed of 93.8 mph.
Figures & Specs Summary:
- Year: 1971 | Type: Coupe
- Engine: 6554 cc (399.9 ci) 16 Valve
- Engine Formation: V8
- Aspiration: N/A
- Fuel Type: Petrol
- Transmission: 4 speed/ Manual
- Top Speed: 130 mph (209.2 kph)
- 0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 7.9 secs
- 0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 8.2 secs
- 0-100 mph (160.9 kph): 0.0 secs
- Power: 300 bhp (223 kW) @ 4800 rpm
- Kerbweight: 1715 kgs (3780 lbs)
- Torque: 400 lb-ft (406.7 Nm) @ 3200 rpm
- Drive: RWD | Engine Location: F
- 1/4 Mile (Est.): 14.58 secs @ 93.8 mph
- BHP Per Ton: 174.9 bhp
- Torque Per Ton: 233.2 lb-ft
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