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Pontiac Grande Parisienne 1968

General information

ModelPontiac Grande Parisienne
Year1968
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating53.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5317 ccm (324.44 cubic inches)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5317 ccm (324.44 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power243.30 PS (179 kW or 240 HP) at 4800 Rev. per min.
Max torque441.00 Nm (45.0 kgf-m or 325.3 ft.lbs) at 3200 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke101.3 x 82.5 mm (4.0 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1382 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space5760 litres (1,522 gallons)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1760 kg (3,880.1 pounds)
Overall length5510 mm (216.9 inches)
Overall width1570 mm (61.8 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Wheelbase3030 mm (119.3 inches)
Fuel capacity102.0 litres (26.95 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUSA
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