1978 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) Automatic

Brand

Chevrolet

Model

Camaro

Generation

Chevrolet Camaro II

Modification

5.0 V8 (145 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

1978

End of production

1981

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

79 l 20.87 US gal
17.38 UK gal

Engine displacement

4998 cm³ 305 cu. In.

Power

145 hp (at 3800 rpm)

Torque

332 Nm (at 2400 rpm) 244.87 lb. ft (at 2400 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

178 km/h 111 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

3

Kerb weight

1660 kg 3659.7 lbs

Length

4963 mm 195.39 in

Width

1890 mm 74.41 in

Doors

2

Seats

4

Engine Model

V8 305

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

4998 cm³ 305 cu. In.

Power

145 hp (at 3800 rpm)

Torque

332 Nm (at 2400 rpm) 244.87 lb. ft (at 2400 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

94.89 mm 3.74 in

Piston Stroke

88.39 mm 3.48 in

Compression ratio

8.4

Engine oil capacity

4.7 l 4.98 US qt
4.14 UK qt

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

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

3

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Drum

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

- Rear

Rigid axle suspension, Leaf spring

Tire size

- Front

215/70 14

Kerb weight

1660 kg 3659.7 lbs

Max. weight

1940 kg 4277 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

178 l 6.29 cu ft

- Max. roof load

280 kg 617.3 lbs