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Pontiac Torrent

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Pontiac Torrent

4-door 5-seater sport utility vehicle (SUV), 6-cylinder 12-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 3425 cm3 / 209.0 cu in / 209.0 cu in, 138.0 kW / 185.1 hp / 185.1 hp @ 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm, 284.8 N·m / 210.0 lb·ft / 210.0 lb·ft @ 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm, automatic 5-speed transmission, front wheel drive, consumption 12.4 l/100km / 22.8 mpg-UK / 19.0 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)PontiacIssued from2008
ModelTorrentIssued until
SerieTorrentNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerPontiacCountryUS

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesport utility vehicle (SUV)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)997 l / 35.21 cu ft / 35.21 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)2747 l / 97.01 cu ft / 97.01 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4800 mm / 189.0 in / 189.0 inTotal (curb) weight1560 kg / 3439 lb / 3439 lb
Width1820 mm / 71.7 in / 71.7 inDry weight
Height1770 mm / 69.7 in / 69.7 inLoad capacity18 kg / 40 lb / 40 lb
Wheelbase2860 mm / 112.6 in / 112.6 inGross (max.) weight1578 kg / 3479 lb / 3479 lb
Track frontTowing weight456 kg / 1005 lb / 1005 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance210 mm / 8.3 in / 8.3 inFuel capacity76 l / 16.7 UK gal / 20.1 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.68  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.4Frontal area (A)2.74 m2 / 29.5 sq ft / 29.5 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)1.10 m2 / 11.8 sq ft / 11.8 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)27.2 kW / 36.5 hp / 36.5 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine TypeV engine (V6)Total number of valves12
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore
FuelStroke
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplyInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injectionEngine displacement3425 cm3 / 209.0 cu in / 209.0 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio9.5 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power138.0 kW / 185.1 hp / 185.1 hp at 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm
AspirationMax. torque284.8 N·m / 210.0 lb·ft / 210.0 lb·ft at 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)55.2 kW / 74.0 hp / 74.0 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output40.3 kW/l / 0.885 bhp/cu in / 0.885 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque83.1 N·m/l / 0.73 lb·ft/cu in / 0.73 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio121.0 kW/ton / 91.7 bhp/ton / 91.7 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)13.8 l/100km / 20.5 mpg-UK / 17.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)9.8 l/100km / 28.8 mpg-UK / 24.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)12.4 l/100km / 22.8 mpg-UK / 19.0 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range613 km / 381 mi / 381 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignment
SteeringSteering detailsTraction control
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle14.0 m / 45.9 ft / 45.9 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front235/65-R16Tyres rear225/60-R16
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter front296 mm / 11.6 in / 11.6 inBrake diameter rear303 mm / 11.9 in / 11.9 in
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Pontiac Torrent

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