1965
Pontiac GTO::
Specifications
(from the manufacturer)
TEMPEST
GTO
2-door, 4-passenger convertible
BASE
PRICE: $3092.90
RECOMMENDED ENGINE RED LINE: 5500 rpm
PERFORMANCE
ACCELERATION
(2 aboard)
0-30 mph....................................2.9 secs.
0-45 mph....................................4.9
0-60 mph....................................7.2
PASSING TIMES AND DISTANCES
40-60 mph...................................3.1 secs.,
227 ft.
50-70 mph...................................4.1 secs.,
360 ft. Standing start 1/4-mile 16.1 secs. and 89 mph
Speeds in gears @ 5000 rpm
1st...............65 mph 2nd..............115 (observed)
@ 5500 rpm Stopping Distances -- from 30 mph, 35 ft.;
from 60 mph, 199.5 ft.
Engine
Ohv V-8
Bore: 4.06 ins.
Stroke: 3.75 ins.
Displacement: 389 cu. ins.
Compression ratio: 10.75:1
Horsepower: 335 @ 5000 rpm
Horsepower per cubic Inch: 0.86
Torque: 431 lbs.-ft. @ 3200 rpm
Carburetion: 1 4-bbl.
Ignition: 12-volt coil
Gearbox
2-speed automatic;
floormounted lever
Driveshaft
1-piece, open tube
Differential
Hypoid, semi-floating
Standard ratio: 3.23:1
Suspension
Front: Independent, with upper
and lower control arms,
coil springs, direct-acting
tubular shocks, anti-roll bar
Rear: 4-link pivoted control
arm with coil springs and
direct-acting tubular shocks
Steering
Recirculating ball, with power assist
Turning diameter: 40.9 ft.
Turns lock to lock: 4.2
Wheels
and Tires
5-lug, steel disc wheels
7.75 x 14 rayon whitewall tires
Brakes
Hydraulic, 2-shoe single
anchor, self-adjusting; power-
assisted; cast-iron drums
Front: 9.5-in. dia. x 2.5 ins. wide
Rear: 9.5-in. dia. x 2.0 ins. wide
Effective lining area: 170.7 sq. ins.
Swept drum area: 269.8 sq. ins.
Body
and Frame
Welded steel body with
perimeter-type frame (boxed
on convertible)
Wheelbase: 115.0 ins.
Track: front and rear, 58.0 ins.
Overall length: 206.1 ins.
Overall width: 73.4 ins.
Overall height: 53.6 ins.
Curb weight: 3700 lbs.
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