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4 generation Cabriolet

5.7 MT (279 hp)


Technical data

This 5.7 MT (279 hp) engine was fitted in the 4 generation Cabriolet, which was produced by Pontiac from 1993 to 1997. In addition to this engine, 3 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.

Body

Body typeCabriolet
Seats4
Length4968mm
Width1893mm
Height1340mm
Wheelbase2566mm
Front track1542mm
Rear track1540mm
Ground clearance110mm
Kerb weight1586kg

Engine

Engine typeGasoline
Displacement5733cm3
Engine power279bhp
RPM at max powerfrom 4 800RPM
Injection typeMulti-point injection
Cylinder layoutV-type
Number of cylinders8
Bore101mm
Stroke88mm
Valves per cylinder2
Maximum torque441Nm
RPM at max torque2000RPM

Power & fuel consumption

Fuel95 RON
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km11litre
Fuel tank capacity59litre

Suspension & brakes

Front suspensionStrut
Rear suspensionHelical springs
Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesDrum

Gearbox & drivetrain

GearboxManual
Number of gears6
Drive wheelsRear-wheel drive

Real-world consumption (est.)

Average13.2 litres / 100km

Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.

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