Compare: Chevrolet Camaro 1978 Coupe 155 Hp

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

Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Maximum speed

175 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

10.8 kg/Hp, 92.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.2 kg/Nm, 193.5 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

155 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Power per litre

31 Hp/l

Torque

325 Nm @ 1600 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

V8 305

Engine displacement

4998 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

94.89 mm

Piston Stroke

88.39 mm

Compression ratio

8.6

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

5 l

Engine oil specification

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1680 kg

Max. weight

1960 kg

Max load

280 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

1545 mm

Rear (Back) track

1532 mm

Front overhang

1124 mm

Rear overhang

1153 mm

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