VIN Decoder for classic cars & trucks (1950-1980)
Decoded:
Basic
Model Year 1970
Make Pontiac
Series GTO
Trim Level Hardtop Coupe
Original Base Price $3,267.00
No. Produced 36,366
Body
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Model Number 4237
Weight 3,638lbs
Dimension
Wheelbase 112 inches
Length 202.9 inches
Width 76.7 inches
Height 52 inches
Front Tread 61 inches
Rear Tread 60 inches
Engine
Type Own, V8, OHV
Displacement 400 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4.125 & 3 3/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 10.25 to 1
Brake Horsepower 350@5000
Rated Horsepower 54.3
Torque 445@3000
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Cast Iron
Engine No. Location On pad at front of right side of block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Carburetor
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Rochester
Transmission
Type Unknown at time of publication
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.42 to 1
2nd 1.58
3rd 1 to 1
Reverse 2.33
Clutch Type
Clutch Type Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 13/32 inches
Axle Type
Axle Type Semifloating
Differential
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.55 to 1
Suspension
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil link
Steering Gear
Steering Gear Recirculating ball
Brakes
Service Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
Front Size 9.5 inches
Rear Size 9.5 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9.5 inches
Other Systems Specifications
Exhaust System Dual
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tube and center
Fuel Type Premium
Wheels, Rims & Tires
Tire Size G70 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Capacities
Fuel 21.5 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 2.5 Pints
Cooling System 18.3 Quarts
Rear Differential 3 Pints
Classic Rating
Classic Rating Not Rated
VIN/ID
VIN/Serial no. Starting 242370a100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 13 Digits 1: Make Digits 2-3: Series Digits 4-5: Body style Digits 6: Model year Digits 7: Assembly plant Digits 8-13: Production number
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield.