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 |
Keyword: 1984 Blake Avanti