Pontiac SJ 428 7.0 HO V8 (SAE gross), automatic Coupe
291 kW396 PS390 hp630 Nm1969
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- Power
- 291 kW 396 PS · 390 hp
- Torque
- 630 Nm 465 lb-ft
- Kerb weight
- 1,896 kg
- Displacement
- 7,014 cm³
The Pontiac SJ 428 7.0 428 HO V8 (SAE gross), automatic uses a 7.0-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine rated at 291 kW (396 PS) and 630 Nm of torque, in coupe form. The SJ 428 7.0 428 HO V8 (SAE gross), automatic pairs rear-wheel drive with a 3-speed automatic transmission.
No other version of the SJ 428 matches its output among 2 versions - that is 5% more than the entry 7.0 428 V8 (SAE gross) (276 kW). On top of that, it is the best on power-to-weight (209 PS per tonne). According to our catalog data, the SJ 428 7.0 428 HO V8 (SAE gross), automatic weighs 1,896 kg.
What the figures favour in the SJ 428 7.0 428 HO V8 (SAE gross), automatic
- Most powerful version of the SJ 428: 291 kW (396 PS)
- Best power-to-weight in the range: 209 PS per tonne
Engine
| Engine code | 428 HO |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 7,014 cm³ 7.0 l · 428 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 291 kW 396 PS · 390 hp |
| Torque | 630 Nm 465 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Automatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm 118.0 in |
|---|---|
| Kerb weight | 1,896 kg 4,180 lb |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1969 |
| Generation | SJ 428 (1969) |
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Data sources
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