This 5.0 AT (178 hp) engine was fitted in the 3 generation Trans Am coupe 2-doors, which was produced by Pontiac from 1982 to 1984. In addition to this engine, 7 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
Power & fuel consumption
Fuel tank capacity
60.5litre
Fuel
92 RON
Engine
Displacement
5013cm3
Engine power
178bhp
RPM at max power
to 4 200RPM
Maximum torque
339Nm
RPM at max torque
2800RPM
Engine type
Gasoline
Cylinder layout
V-type
Injection type
Multi-point injection
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
2
Bore
95mm
Stroke
88.4mm
Gearbox & drivetrain
Gearbox
Automatic
Number of gears
4
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive
Body
Seats
4
Length
4820mm
Width
1844mm
Height
1288mm
Wheelbase
2565mm
Front track
1542mm
Rear track
1565mm
Ground clearance
117mm
Min. boot capacity
312litre
Max. boot capacity
875litre
Body type
Coupe
Suspension & brakes
Front suspension
Independent, MacPherson Struts, Spring, Stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Solid axle, Spring, Dampers, Stabilizer bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
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