Chevrolet Camaro II 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Chevrolet Camaro II 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) Automatic /Coupe 1978 - 1981/

What is the body type of Chevrolet Camaro II?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats

How fast is 1978 Camaro II 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) Automatic?

178 km/h | 111 mph

What is the power output of Chevrolet Camaro Coupe 1978 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) Automatic?

145 Hp, 332 Nm
245 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Chevrolet Camaro Coupe 1978 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) Automatic?

5.0 l
4998 cm³
305 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1978 Chevrolet 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) Automatic?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of 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.

What is the length of 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe?

4963 mm
195.39 in.

What is the width of 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe?

1890 mm
74.41 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1978 Chevrolet Camaro II 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) Automatic?

1660 kg
3660 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1978 Chevrolet Camaro II 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) Automatic?

1940 kg
4277 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe?

178 l
6.3 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1978 Chevrolet Camaro II 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) Automatic?

3, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

Chevrolet

Model

Camaro

Generation

Camaro II

Modification (Engine)

5.0 V8 (145 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1978

End of production

1981

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Maximum speed

178 km/h 111 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. 245 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

V8 305

Engine displacement

4998 cm³ 305 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

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

Engine oil specification

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1660 kg 3660 lbs.

Max. weight

1940 kg 4277 lbs.

Max load

280 kg 617 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

178 l 6.3 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

79 l 20.87 US gal | 17.38 UK gal

Max. roof load

90 kg 198 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, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Rigid axle suspension, Leaf spring

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

215/70 14

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