| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
| make: | Pontiac |
| model: | Series 29 model 2957 Grand Prix Sports Coupe |
| trim level: | |
| model year: | 1964 |
| place of assembly: | Detroit(?), Michigan, USA |
| year production: | 63810 |
| car owned: | 1/98 - 3/99 |
| mileage when purchased: | unknown |
| mileage when sold: | unknown + approx. 1500 miles ( 2400 km ) |
| additional information: |
Imported to Finland from California in '89. New paint job in Finland, engine and transmission inspected in '96 |
| CHASSIS AND FRAME | |
| body type: | 2 -door hardtop coupe |
| wheelbase: | 120 in. ( 305 cm ) |
| lenght: | approx. 213 in. ( 540 cm ) |
| width: | approx. 80 in. ( 203 cm ) |
| weight: | approx. 3900 lbs ( 1770 kg ) |
| paint: | gold, white roof |
| additional information: | new paint job in Finland |
| INTERIOR | |
| seating: | 5 |
| seat upholstery: | black vinyl ( Morrokide ) |
| shifter type: | center console mounted shifter |
| gauges: |
speed, fuel, water temp., oil pressure, voltmeter, clock, manifold vacuum, adjustable instrument lightning |
| standard equipment: | center console, tilt steering wheel |
| optional equipment: |
manifold vacuum cauge (tachometer was standard), air conditioning, Pontiac DeLuxe -radio |
| additional equipment: | |
| audio system: | |
| additional information: | fully original condition |
| ENGINE | |
| make & model year: | original Pontiac "Trophy" bigblock V8 |
| type: | ohv V8 gasoline engine |
| displacement: | 389 cid ( 6.37 liters ) |
| block: | cast iron, 2-bolt main bearing caps |
| bore: | 4.0625 in. ( 10.31875 cm ) |
| stroke: | 3.75 in. ( 9.525 cm ) |
| compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| valvetrain: |
pushrod operated, hydraulic lifters, 2 valves / cylinder |
| camshaft(s): | changed, specifications unknown |
| head(s): | |
| intake system: |
carbureted, dual-plane cast iron manifold, 1 * 4bbl Carter AFB 600CFM vacuum |
| exhaust system: | cast manifolds, dual exhaust pipes |
| ignition: | 1-point |
| emission systems: | none |
| accessories: | Power steering pump |
| rated horsepower: | 303 hp SAE gross ( 226kW ) @ approx. 4600 rpm |
| rated torque: | |
| estimated horsepower: | 320 hp SAE gross ( 239kW ) @ 4800 rpm |
| estimated torque: | 420 lbs-ft SAE gross ( 570Nm ) @ 3000 rpm |
| additional information: |
Inspected in '96. Stock parts except for a hotter cam, a Carter carb and an open-element air cleaner. Power increase due to modifications. |
| DRIVETRAIN | |
| type: | RWD |
| transmission type: | 3 -speed automatic |
| make & model year: | GM Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 ( TH-400 ) |
| rear axle: | stock Pontiac |
| axle ratio: | |
| wheels: |
14 in. 8 -bolt Pontiac with "Pontiac Motor Division" rims |
| brakes: | power drums front and rear |
| tires, front: | Firestone 195/70R14 |
| tires, rear: | Kelly Charger 225/70R14 |
| additional information: |
Transmission changed, the original was Pontiac's HM 61-10 "Roto Hydra-Matic" |
| PERFORMANCE & ECONOMY | |
| top speed: | 115 mph ( 185 km/h ), literature value |
| acceleration 0-60mph: | 9.5 sec, literature value |
| acceleration 0-100km/h: | |
| acceleration 1/4 mile ( 402m ): | 16.5 sec., estimated |
| fuel economy, highway: | |
| fuel economy, city: | 9.4 mpg ( 25 liters / 100km ), observed |
| fuel economy, average: | |
| additional information: | runs on 99 -octane fuel with additives |