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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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