Collectible Cars

Vehicle Specs



Standard Equipment

Automatic transmission
Power Steering
Power Brakes
Dual Exhausts
Power Seats
Power Windows Including side Vent Windows
Power Door Locks
Windshield Washer
Heater
White Sidewall Tires
Transistorized AM Radio with Rear-Seat Speakers
Power Antenna
Trip Odometer
Padded Instrument Panel and Visors
Backup and Courtesy Lights
Map Light
Lights for Glove Compartment, Ash Trays and Trunk Compartment
Wheel Covers

Engine

Overhead-valve V8
Bore x Stroke: 4.3 inches x 3.7 inches
Displacement: 430 Cubic Inches
Max. bhp @ rpm: 320 @ 4,600
Max. Torque @ rpm: 465-lb. ft. @ 2,600
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Pistons: Aluminum Alloy
Main Bearings: 5
Lifters: Hydraulic, Zero Lash
Induction System: 4-barrel downdraft carburetor, Carter C3VE-9510B
Lubrication System: Pressure
Electrical System: 12-volt
Dual Exhaust System

Transmission

Type: Twin-Range Turbo-Drive 3 speed automatic

Differential

Type: Hypoid, Hotchkiss drive
Ratio: 2.89:1
Drive Axles: Semi-Floating

Steering

Type: Worm and Roller
Turns Lock to Lock: 3.8
Ratio: 20.5:1
Turn Circle: 45.7 feet

Brakes

Type: 4 Wheel Hydraulic Drums, Internal Expanding, Self Adjusting
Drum Diameter: 11.09 inches
Total Swept Area: 227 Square Inches

Chassis & Body

Steel Unitized Body/Frame
Body Style: 4 Door Convertible
Layout: Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive

Suspension

Front: Independent, ball joint with coil springs, upper and lower control arms, anit-roll and track bar, tubular hydraulic shocks.
Rear: Solid axle, longitudinal leaf springs, hydraulic shock absorbers
Tires: 9.15 x 15 4-ply whitewals
Wheels: Pressed steel, dropped center safety rims

Weights and Measures

Wheelbase: 126 inches
Overall Length: 216.3 inches
Overall Height: 55.1 inches
Overall Width: 78.6 inches
Front Track: 62.1 inches
Rear Track: 61 inches
Ground Clearance: 5.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 5,393 pounds

Capacities

Crankcase: 5 quarts plus one quart when replacing filter cartridge
Cooling System: 25 quarts
Fuel Tank: 24 Gallons

Performance

0-30 in 4.1 seconds
0-45 in 8.0 seconds
1-60 in 12.1 seconds
1/4 mile in 18.4 seconds and 71 mph
Top Speed: 109 mph


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