Chevrolet Camaro II 5.0 V8 (155 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Chevrolet Camaro II 5.0 V8 (155 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 (155 Hp) Automatic?

175 km/h | 109 mph

What is the power output of Chevrolet Camaro Coupe 1978 5.0 V8 (155 Hp) Automatic?

155 Hp, 325 Nm
240 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Chevrolet Camaro Coupe 1978 5.0 V8 (155 Hp) Automatic?

5.0 l
4998 cm³
305 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1978 Chevrolet 5.0 V8 (155 Hp) Automatic?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Chevrolet Camaro II Coupe 1978 5.0 V8 (155 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?

5020 mm
197.64 in.

What is the width of 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe?

1892 mm
74.49 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1978 Chevrolet Camaro II 5.0 V8 (155 Hp) Automatic?

1680 kg
3704 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1978 Chevrolet Camaro II 5.0 V8 (155 Hp) Automatic?

1960 kg
4321 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 (155 Hp) Automatic?

3, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

Chevrolet

Model

Camaro

Generation

Camaro II

Modification (Engine)

5.0 V8 (155 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

175 km/h 109 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

10.8 kg/Hp, 92.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.2 kg/Nm, 193.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

155 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Power per litre

31 Hp/l

Torque

325 Nm @ 1600 rpm. 240 lb.-ft. @ 1600 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

8.6:1

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

5 l 5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1680 kg 3704 lbs.

Max. weight

1960 kg 4321 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

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

1545 mm 60.83 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, 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

205/75 14

Wheel rim size

7J x 14

Specs of Chevrolet Camaro II 5.0 V8 (155 Hp) Automatic /1978, 1979, 1980, 1981/