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Date of Introduction
Statesmans except S/LE: November, 1977
Statesman SL/E: July, 1979
Discontinued: April 1980
In production for 29 months
Model Line Up
Statesman DeVille Sedan
Statesman Caprice Sedan
Statesman SL/E Sedan
Prices at Time of Introduction
Statesman DeVille: $10 635
Statesman Caprice: $15 504
Statesman DeVille Champagne Classic Edition: $11 586
Statesman SL/E: $14 560
Engines
2850 Low Compression Red 6
Option Number: L21
Engine Prefix: QE (ZE from 01/09/1978)
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Capacity: 2.834 litres (173 cubic inches)
Number of Cylinders: Six
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor, BX
Bore and Stroke: 88.9 x 76.2mm (3.5 x 3.0 inches)
Power: 75kw (100bhp) at 4200rpm (Manual)
Torque: 210Nm (155lbs/ft) at 2000rpm (Manual)
Power: 80kw (108bhp) at 4600rpm (Automatic)
Torque: 205Nm (151lbs/ft) at 2100rpm (Automatic)
Compression Ratio: 8.3:1
3300 Low Compression Red 6
Option Number: L23
Engine Prefix: QM (ZM from 01/09/1978)
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Capacity: 3.310 litres (202 cubic inches)
Number of Cylinders: Six
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg twin barrel single downdraft type carburettor, BX
Bore and Stroke: 92.1 x 82.6mm (3.625 x 3.25 inches)
Power: 76kw (102bhp) at 4000rpm
Torque: 245Nm (181lbs/ft) at 1200rpm
Compression Ratio: 7.5:1
3300 High Compression Red 6
Option Number: L20
Engine Prefix: QL (ZL from 01/09/1978)
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Capacity: 3.310 litres (202 cubic inches)
Number of Cylinders: Six
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg twin barrel single downdraft type carburettor, BX
Bore and Stroke: 92.1 x 82.6mm (3.625 x 3.25 inches)
Power: 81kw (109bhp) at 3900rpm (Manual)
Torque: 251Nm (185lbs/ft) at 1400rpm (Manual)
Power: 88kw (118bhp) at 4000rpm (Automatic)
Torque: 251Nm (185lbs/ft) at 2100rpm (Automatic)
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
4.2 V8
Option Number: L32
Engine Prefix: QR (ZR from 01/09/1978)
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Capacity: 4.149 litres (253 cubic inches)
Number of Cylinders: Eight
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee configuration
Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Twin barrel Bendix-Stromberg carburettor, WW
Bore and Stroke: 92.1 x 77.8mm (3.625 x 3.062 inches)
Power: 120kw (161bhp) at 4550rpm
Torque: 325Nm (240lbs/ft) at 2600rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.4:1
5.0 V8
Option Number: L31
Engine Prefix: QT (ZT from 01/09/1978)
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Capacity: 5.035 litres (308 cubic inches)
Number of cylinders: Eight
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee configuration
Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Four barrel Rochester Quadrajet type carburettor, 4MC
Bore and Stroke: 101.6 x 77.8mm (4.00 x 3.00 inches)
Power: 161kw (216bhp) at 4800rpm
Torque: 400Nm (295lbs/ft) at 3100rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.4:1
Transmissions
Automatic
3 Speed Tri-Matic Automatic Transmission
Option Number: M40
Location: Floor or Column shift
1st: 2.31:1
2nd: 1.46:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 1.85:1
3 Speed Turbo-Hydramatic 400 Automatic
Option Number: M41
Location: Floor or Column shift
1st: 2.48:1
2nd: 1.48:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.08:1
Rear Axle
GM-H Large Salisbury
Option Number: GU7
Ratio: 2.78:1
GM-H Banjo or Large Salisbury
Option Number: GU4
Ratio: 3.08:1
GM-H Banjo or Large Salisbury
Option Number: GV4
Ratio: 3.36:1
GM-H Banjo or Large Salisbury
Option Number: GV7
Ratio: 3.55:1
LSD optional
Option Number: G80
Chassis
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Suspension
Radial Tuned Suspension (RTS)
Front: Independent SLA type, coil springs, stabiliser bar and direct acting tubular telescopic shocks.
Rear: Live axle, four link system with coil springs and direct acting shocks, decoupled stabliser bar
Steering
Recirculating ball
Optional: power assisted variable ratio with hydraulic pump
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic 10.9inch (276mm) power assisted ventilated discs standard
Rear: Hydraulic 10.0 inch (254mm) drums on all models excluding GTS
Optional:
11.5 inch (254mm) rear discs
Electrical
12 volt, coil and distributor ignition
Exhaust
Single exhaust pipe six cylinder, single or optional Dual exhaust V8
Wheels
6.00JJ x 14
Tyres
ER78S14 Radial
Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)
Wheelbase: 2896mm (114.0 inches)
Total Length: 5029mm (198 inches)
Total Width: Sedan: 1880mm (74.0 inches)
Total Height: 1379mm (54.3 inches)
Front Track: 1529mm (60.2 inches)
Rear Track: 1529mm (60.2 inches)
Kerb Weight: 1338kg (2950lb)
Turning Circle: 11.9 metres (39ft )
Fuel Tank Capacity: 75 litres (16.5 gallons)