Performance Review: GMC Jimmy 5.7 V8 - [1970]

Figures & Specs Summary:

GMC Jimmy Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the GMC Jimmy 5.7 V8 is the 3 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 1970. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 SS and the 1970 Iso Grifo Can-Am 7.4 V8.This particular GMC Jimmy has a 5733cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Jimmy shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Jimmy's All Wheel Drive, Pickup combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1965 kgs (4332 lbs) this makes the GMC Jimmy 5.7 V8 in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive or the give or take 50kg.

The GMC Jimmy shares the same bhp with the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp)

In terms of power the 5733cc 16V V8 engine produces 200 bhp (149 kW) @ 4000 rpm similar to the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp) or the 2020 Audi TT S Turbo 50 TFSI (225 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 310 lb-ft (420.3 Nm) @ 2400 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the GMC Jimmy you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2011 Renault Twingo 1.6 133 Renaultsport Cup (126.6 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the GMC Jimmy.

The GMC Jimmy has a Power to weight ratio of 101.7 bhp per ton and 157.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1970 Jimmy competing with the 2011 Renault Twingo 1.6 133 Renaultsport Cup (126.6 bhp per ton) or the 1984 Renault 5 Gordini Turbo (126.4 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the GMC Jimmy generating around 157.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1998 Mazda RX7 RZ (182.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 1994 Mitsubishi 3000 GT VR-4 (182.6 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 10.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 10.5 secs, this made the GMC Jimmy 5.7 V8 as fast as the 2019 Ford Ranger F-150 Raptor 2.0 (10.20 secs) the 1983 Alfa-Romeo Alfasud 1.5 Ti QV (10.20 secs) the 1974 Peugeot 504 2.7 V6 (10.20 secs) the or the 1956 Ford Thunderbird 312 (10.20 secs). This GMC Jimmy 5.7 V8 is also faster than the 2005 Hummer H2 6.0 V8 (10.30 secs) the 1999 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Zetec S (10.30 secs) the 1984 Audi Coupe 2.0 GT (10.30 secs) the and the 1971 Bentley Corniche 6.8 V8 (10.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Jimmy and the 2012 Lexus ES 350

When talking about the performance of the GMC Jimmy on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 16.98 secs @ 80.6 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2012 Lexus ES 350 (16.91 secs), the 2012 Dodge Charger SXT Blacktop 3.6L V6 (16.92 secs), and the 1992 Volkswagen-VW Corrado 2.9 VR6 (16.93 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1970 version of the GMC Jimmy 5.7 V8 has a maximum speed of 93mph.

Top Speed of the 1970 Jimmy equals the 1963 Ford Cortina MkI Lotus Type 28 (104 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1970 GMC Jimmy 5.7 V8 then how about the 1963 Ford Cortina MkI Lotus Type 28 (104 mph), the 1955 Jaguar Mark VII M 3.4L (104 mph), or the 1972 Chevrolet Impala Custom Hardtop 6.6L V8 (105 mph).

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