Chevrolet El Camino 1978–1981

5 generation (G-Body)

General information

Number of doors2

Car classJ

Steering wheel positionLeft

CountryUSA

At a glance

Engine5000 cm3 Gasoline

Power143 hp

GearboxAutomatic

Origin

United States

Series

Black Knight pickup 2-doors Classic pickup 2-doors

Trim

3.3 AT (95 hp)3.3 MT (94 PS)3.3 MT (95 hp)3.8 AT (105 hp)3.8 MT (105 PS)5.0 AT (135 hp)5.0 AT (145 PS)5.0 MT (135 hp)5.0 MT (145 PS)5.7 AT (160 hp)5.7 AT (170 PS)5.7 MT (105 hp)5.7 MT (160 hp)5.7 MT (170 PS)

Specifications

Engine

Max power (kW)107 kW

Engine power143 hp

Engine power145 PS

Valves per cylinder2

Maximum torque332 N*m

Capacity5000 cm3

Number of cylinders8

Compression ratio8.6

Stroke cycle88.4 mm

Cylinder bore94.9 mm

Injection typecarburetor

Engine placementFront, longitudinal

Engine typeGasoline

Boost typenone

Timing beltOHV

Turnover of maximum torqueto 2 400 RPM

Max power at RPMto 3 800 RPM

Cylinder layoutV-type

Bodywork

Height1450 mm

Rear track1467 mm

Ground clearance147 mm

Front track1486 mm

Curb weight1506.7 kg

Clearance152 mm

Cargo compartment (Length x Width x Height)1994x1501x345 mm

Number of seater2

Width2000 mm

Wheelbase2972 mm

Length5400 mm

Body typePickup

Gearbox and handling

Turning circle13 m

Number of gear3

Gearbox typeAutomatic

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Fuel tank capacity66.2 l

Fuel92

Suspension and brakes

Front suspensionDependent, spring

Front brakesDisc

Rear brakesdrum

Back suspensionMulti wishbone, Dampers, spring

Grades & features

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