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Chevrolet Camaro II 5.7 V8 (170 Hp) Automatic 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981
Chevrolet Camaro II 5.7 V8 (170 Hp) Automatic 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981
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General information

Name

Chevrolet Camaro II 5.7 V8 (170 Hp) Automatic 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

Brand

Chevrolet
Model

Camaro
Generation

Camaro II
Year of production

1978

Number of seats

4

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

5.7 V8 (170 Hp) Automatic

Power

170 Hp @ 3800 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

366 Nm @ 2400 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Maximum speed (km/h)

187 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
170 Hp @ 3800 rpm.
Power per litre
29.7 Hp/l
Torque
366 Nm @ 2400 rpm.
Engine displacement
5730 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
101.6 mm
Piston stroke
88.39 mm
Compression ratio
8.2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1695 kg

Max weight (kg)

1975 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

79 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

178 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5020 mm

Width (mm)

1892 mm

Height (mm)

1300 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2743 mm

Front track (mm)

1565 mm

Rear track (mm)

1532 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Rigid axle suspension, Leaf spring

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

225/70 15

Rear tires size

225/70 15

Wheel rims size

7J x 15

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