1978 5.7 V8 (170 Hp) Automatic

Brand

Chevrolet

Model

Camaro

Generation

Chevrolet Camaro II

Modification

5.7 V8 (170 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

5730 cm³ 349.67 cu. In.

Power

170 hp (at 3800 rpm)

Torque

366 Nm (at 2400 rpm) 269.95 lb. ft (at 2400 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

187 km/h 116 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

3

Kerb weight

1695 kg 3736.8 lbs

Length

5020 mm 197.64 in

Width

1892 mm 74.49 in

Doors

2

Seats

4

Wheel rims

7J x 15

Engine Model

V8 350

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

5730 cm³ 349.67 cu. In.

Power

170 hp (at 3800 rpm)

Torque

366 Nm (at 2400 rpm) 269.95 lb. ft (at 2400 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

101.6 mm 4 in

Piston Stroke

88.39 mm 3.48 in

Compression ratio

8.2

Engine oil capacity

5.7 l 6.04 US qt
5.02 UK qt

Coolant

16.2 l 17.17 US qt
14.25 UK qt

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

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

225/70 15

Wheel rims

7J x 15

Kerb weight

1695 kg 3736.8 lbs

Max. weight

1975 kg 4354.1 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

178 l 6.29 cu ft

- Max. roof load

280 kg 617.3 lbs