Pontiac Formula 400 L78 V8 (SAE gross) Coupe
246 kW334 PS330 hp583 Nm1970
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- Power
- 246 kW 334 PS · 330 hp
- Torque
- 583 Nm 430 lb-ft
- Displacement
- 6,555 cm³
A 6.6-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine with 246 kW (334 PS) and 583 Nm of torque powers the Pontiac Formula 6.6 400 L78 V8 (SAE gross) coupe. In the Formula 6.6 400 L78 V8 (SAE gross), power goes to the rear wheels.
Its output sits mid-range among the 3 versions: 14% up on the entry 7.5 455 Super Duty V8 (SAE net) (216 kW), 4 kW below the 7.5 455 HO V8 (SAE gross) (250 kW). On top of that, it is the strongest on torque (583 Nm).
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 6,555 cm³ 6.6 l · 400 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 246 kW 334 PS · 330 hp |
| Torque | 583 Nm 430 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1970 |
| Generation | Formula (1970–1981) |
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Data sources
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- Oldcarsweekly - Car Week 1970 12 Pontiac Formula Firebird