Doc,
Jay Hamilton is running a 1958 Pontiac Bonneville Hardtop 'Sports Coupe' with
a 370/330 HP '3 x 2 Barrel'
Classed in H/SA {11.50 to 11.99 Wt/Hp} .......... {#3825 lbs. ~ 330 HP = 11.59 Wt/Hp}
In 1958, the Bonneville was available as a Hardtop 'Sports Coupe' or 'Convertible'.
The wheelbase was 122".
The body length = 211.7"
Shipping Weight = #3825 lbs.
The key item, is that the 1958 Bonneville's were 'fitted' with the powerful 'Star Chief' engine.
The Bonneville had the 'full -trim' package and exterior side moldings.
Available with;
Standard Engine
* 370 / 255 HP '4-Barrel'
* 370 / 285 HP '4-Barrel'
Factory Option Engine
* 370 / 300 HP '3 x 2 Barrel'
* 370 / 310 HP 'Fuel Injection'
Dealer Installed Option
* 370 / 315 HP '4-Barrel'
* 370 / 330 HP '3 x 2 Barrel'
Over-The-Counter Option
* 370 / 338 HP 'Fuel Injection'
The 'Tri-Power' option was only $100.
The 'Fuel Injection' option was $500
It also featured the 'Strato-Flight Hydra-Matic' 4-Speed Automatic with a 3.97 '1st-Speed' low-gear.
Standard Gear-Ratio's
* 3.23 {3-Speed Manual}
* 3.64 {Automatic}
Optional Gears {Dealer-Installed}
* 3.90
* 4.10
The Bonneville was a beast, and weighed in at 3785 bs.
Photo from March 1968 {Hot Rod Magazine Championships @ Riverside International Raceway}
