Chevrolet Camaro II 5.7 V8 (170 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Chevrolet Camaro II 5.7 V8 (170 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 5.7 V8 (170 Hp) Automatic?

187 km/h | 116 mph

What is the power output of Chevrolet Camaro Coupe 1978 5.7 V8 (170 Hp) Automatic?

170 Hp, 366 Nm
270 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Chevrolet Camaro Coupe 1978 5.7 V8 (170 Hp) Automatic?

5.7 l
5730 cm³
349.67 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1978 Chevrolet 5.7 V8 (170 Hp) Automatic?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of 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.

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 5.7 V8 (170 Hp) Automatic?

1695 kg
3737 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1978 Chevrolet Camaro II 5.7 V8 (170 Hp) Automatic?

1975 kg
4354 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 5.7 V8 (170 Hp) Automatic?

3, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

Chevrolet

Model

Camaro

Generation

Camaro II

Modification (Engine)

5.7 V8 (170 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

187 km/h 116 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. 270 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

V8 350

Engine displacement

5730 cm³ 349.67 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

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

Engine oil specification

Coolant

16.2 l 17.12 US qt | 14.25 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1695 kg 3737 lbs.

Max. weight

1975 kg 4354 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

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, 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

225/70 15

Wheel rim size

7J x 15

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