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