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1984 Blake Avanti

1984 Blake Avanti

Avanti was sold to Stephen Blake in October 1982 from Arnold Newman and about 11 family partners for about 4.5 million dollars. After this time the car was actually called a Blake Avavnti and the first was made in 1984. Blake’s cars are distinguished by their more integrated, body-colored, resin bumper.

In 1984 Blake released a limited edition Touring Coupe that featured BBS style wheels, Goodyear Eagle GT high performance tires, a steering wheel signed by Zora Arkus Duntovand Recaro seats.

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In Detail

price $ $31 860
engine Chev V8
valvetrain OHV
displacement 5004 cc / 305.4 in³
bore 94.9 mm / 3.74 in
stroke 88.4 mm / 3.48 in
compression 9.0:1
power 134.2 kw / 180.0 bhp @ 4000 rpm
specific output 35.97 bhp per litre
bhp/weight bhp per tonne
torque 325.4 nm / 240.0 ft lbs @ 1600 rpm
body / frame Steel
driven wheels Front Engine / RWD
front tires 215/60R-15
rear tires 215/60R-15
front brakes Vented Discs w/Vacuum Assist
f brake size x 267 mm / x 10.5 in
r brake size x 241 mm / x 9.5 in
front wheels F 15 x 7 cm / 5.9 x 2.8 in
rear wheels R 38.1 x 17.8 cm / 15.0 x 7.0 in
steering Recirculating Ball
curb weight 1671 kg / 3685 lbs
wheelbase 2769 mm / 109.0 in
front track 1458 mm / 57.4 in
rear track 1438 mm / 56.6 in
length 4905 mm / 193.1 in
width 1788 mm / 70.4 in
height 1382 mm / 54.4 in
transmission 4-Speed Auto
gear ratios 6.12:1, 3.06:1, 1.62:1, 1.00:1, 0.67:1, :1
final drive 2.87:1
top speed ~209.2 kph / 130.0 mph
0 – 60 mph ~8.4 seconds
0 – 100 mph ~25.2 seconds
0 – 1/4 mile ~16.3 seconds