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1978 Chevrolet Camaro II 5.7 V8 (170 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 5.7 V8 (170 Hp) Automatic?187 km/h | 116.2 mph
How much power, Chevrolet Camaro Coupe 1978 5.7 V8 (170 Hp) Automatic?170 Hp, 366 Nm
269.95 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Chevrolet Camaro Coupe 1978 5.7 V8 (170 Hp) Automatic?5.7 l
5730 cm3
349.67 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1978 Chevrolet 5.7 V8 (170 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Chevrolet Camaro II Coupe 1978 5.7 V8 (170 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?5020 mm
197.64 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe?1892 mm
74.49 in.
What is the curb weight, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro II 5.7 V8 (170 Hp) Automatic?1695 kg
3736.84 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro II 5.7 V8 (170 Hp) Automatic?1975 kg
4354.13 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 5.7 V8 (170 Hp) Automatic?3, automatic transmission

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

General information
BrandChevrolet
Model Camaro
Generation Camaro II
Modification (Engine) 5.7 V8 (170 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 187 km/h 116.2 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 10 kg/Hp, 100.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.6 kg/Nm, 215.9 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 170 Hp @ 3800 rpm.
Power per litre 29.7 Hp/l
Torque 366 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 269.95 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code V8 350
Engine displacement 5730 cm3 349.67 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 101.6 mm 4 in.
Piston Stroke 88.39 mm 3.48 in.
Compression ratio 8.2:1
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 5.7 l 6.02 US qt | 5.02 UK qt
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Coolant 16.2 l 17.12 US qt | 14.25 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1695 kg 3736.84 lbs.
Max. weight 1975 kg 4354.13 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 5020 mm 197.64 in.
Width 1892 mm 74.49 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 1124 mm 44.25 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 225/70 15
Wheel rims size7J x 15