Compare: Chevrolet Camaro 1978 Coupe 170 Hp

General information

Brand

Chevrolet

Model

Camaro

Generation

Camaro II

Modification (Engine)

5.7 V8 (170 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1978 year

End of production

1981 year

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Maximum speed

187 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

170 Hp @ 3800 rpm.

Torque

366 Nm @ 2400 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

V8 350

Engine displacement

5730 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

101.6 mm

Piston Stroke

88.39 mm

Compression ratio

8.2

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

5.7 l

Coolant

16.2 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1695 kg

Max. weight

1975 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

178 l

Fuel tank capacity

79 l

Max. roof load

90 kg

Dimensions

Length

5020 mm

Width

1892 mm

Height

1300 mm

Wheelbase

2743 mm

Front track

1565 mm

Rear (Back) track

1532 mm

Front overhang

1124 mm

Rear overhang

1153 mm

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

3 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension

Rigid axle suspension, Leaf spring

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

225/70 15

Wheel rims size

7J x 15