Chronology
Previous model: P5 LTD
Next model: FC LTD
Introduction
September 1976 til September 1979. On sale for about 36 months
Model line up
P6 LTD Sedan
P6 LTD Silver monarch sedan
Prices at introduction
P6 LTD Sedan: $13 167
P6 LTD Silver monarch sedan: $13 384
Number Built
5 896
Engines
5.8 4V V8
Type: Conventional, water cooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Number of Cylinders: Eight
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
Capacity: 351 cubic inches (5.75 litres)
Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.50 inches (102 x 89mm)
Power: 217bhp (162kw) at 4600rpm
Torque: 317lbs/ft (429Nm) at 2600rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.9:1
Fuel System: Two barrel carburettor
Transmission
Three speed automatic
1st: 2.46:1
2nd: 1.46:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.20:1
Rear Axle
Nine inch removable carrier type with limited slip traction lock diff and 28 spline axles
Ratio: 2.75:1
Electrical
12 volt battery, coil and alternator
Exhaust
Cast iron manifold, low restriction single exhaust
Chassis
All steel, unitary (Monocoque)
Suspension
Front: Rubber bushed upper arms, angle poised ball joint type, coil springs with hydraulic shock absorbers, torsion bar ride stabiliser antidive geometry
Rear: Semi-elliptic asymmetrical, variable rate leaf springs, diagonally mounted hydraulic shock absorbers rubber bushed shackles, Isoclamp axle mounting
Steering
Recirculating ball, with variable power steering, ratio 11.5:1 to 17.5:1
Brakes
Front: Floating caliper type 11.25 inch (286mm) power disc brakes, turbo cooled and ventilated
Rear: Floating caliper type 11.25 inch (286mm) power disc brakes, turbo cooled and ventilated
Wheels
14 x 6 steels
Tyres
FR78 S x 14 steel belt radials
Exterior Dimensions
Total Length: 211.2 inches (5364mm)
Width: 77 inches (1956mm)
Height: 53.8 inches (1366mm)
Wheelbase: 121 inches (3037mm)
Front Track: 60.5 inches (1537mm)
Rear Track: 60 inches (1524mm)
Kerb Weight: 4039lbs (1832kgs)
Turning Circle: 42.2 ft (12.9 metres)
Fuel Tank Capacity: 17.5 Gallons (80 litres)
Luggage Capacity: 31.3 cubic ft (890 litres)
Interior Dimensions
Front Headroom: 38 inches (965mm)
Rear Headroom: 36.5 inches (927mm)
Front Shoulder room: 60 inches (1524mm)
Rear Shoulder room: 60 inches (1524mm)
Front Hip Room: 60.2 inches (1529mm)
Rear Hip Room: 60.2 inches (1529mm)
Front Legroom: 41.5 inches (1054mm)
Rear legroom: 42 Inches (1067mm)