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Fitting a huge engine in a mid-range coupe was the muscle car concept in its purest form. Although not the quickest, one road tester claimed the Can Am was "the strongest thing to come from Motown in years."
Specifications:
Engine
Type: V8
Construction: cast-iron block and cylinder heads
Valve gear: 2 valves per cylinder operated by a single camshaft, pushrods and rockers
Bore & Stroke: 4.12in x 3.75in
Displacement: 400 cubic inch
Compression Ratio: 8.0:1
Induction System: Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel carb
Maximum Power: 200 bhp at 3,600 rpm
Maximum torque: 325 lb-ft at 2,400 rpm
Transmission
TurboHydramatic 3-speed automatic
Body/Chassis
Steel-perimeter chassis with seperate 2-door coupe body
Running Gear
Steering: Recirculating ball
Front suspension: Unequal-length A-arms with coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension: Live axle with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers
Brakes: Discs front, Drums rear
Wheels: 7x15 steel
Tires: Goodyear Polysteel GR70-15in
Dimensions
Length: 208.0 inches
Width: 77.0 inches
Height: 52.7 inches
Wheelbase: 112.0 inches
Track: 61.6 inches (front), 61.1 inches (rear)
Weight: 4,140 lbs.
Production Years: 1977
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