Chevrolet El Camino 1978–1981

5 generation (G-Body)

General information

Number of doors2

Car classJ

Steering wheel positionLeft

CountryUSA

At a glance

Engine5733 cm3 Gasoline

Power168 hp

GearboxManual

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

Cylinder bore101.6 mm

Compression ratio11

Max power (kW)125 kW

Engine power168 hp

Engine power170 PS

Valves per cylinder2

Engine code350

Maximum torque366 N*m

Capacity5733 cm3

Number of cylinders8

Stroke cycle88.39 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

Clearance152 mm

Curb weight1528.5 kg

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 typeManual

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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