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1978 Chevrolet Camaro II 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

Chevrolet Camaro Coupe 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

What is the body type, Chevrolet Camaro II?Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
How fast is the car, 1978 Camaro II 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) Automatic?178 km/h | 110.6 mph
How much power, Chevrolet Camaro Coupe 1978 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) Automatic?145 Hp, 332 Nm
244.87 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Chevrolet Camaro Coupe 1978 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) Automatic?5.0 l
4998 cm3
305 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1978 Chevrolet 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Chevrolet Camaro II Coupe 1978 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) Automatic?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe?4963 mm
195.39 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe?1890 mm
74.41 in.
What is the curb weight, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro II 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) Automatic?1660 kg
3659.67 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro II 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) Automatic?1940 kg
4276.97 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe?178 l
6.29 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro II 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) Automatic?3, automatic transmission

Chevrolet Camaro II 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) Automatic 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 Specs

General information
BrandChevrolet
Model Camaro
Generation Camaro II
Modification (Engine) 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1978 year
End of production 1981 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed 178 km/h 110.6 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 11.4 kg/Hp, 87.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5 kg/Nm, 200 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 145 Hp @ 3800 rpm.
Power per litre 29 Hp/l
Torque 332 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 244.87 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code V8 305
Engine displacement 4998 cm3 305 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 94.89 mm 3.74 in.
Piston Stroke 88.39 mm 3.48 in.
Compression ratio 8.4:1
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt
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Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1660 kg 3659.67 lbs.
Max. weight 1940 kg 4276.97 lbs.
Max load 280 kg 617.29 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 178 l 6.29 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 79 l 20.87 US gal | 17.38 UK gal
Max. roof load 90 kg 198.42 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4963 mm 195.39 in.
Width 1890 mm 74.41 in.
Height 1300 mm 51.18 in.
Wheelbase 2743 mm 107.99 in.
Front track 1565 mm 61.61 in.
Rear (Back) track 1532 mm 60.31 in.
Front overhang 1067 mm 42.01 in.
Rear overhang 1153 mm 45.39 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 3 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Rigid axle suspension, Leaf spring
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 215/70 14