1979 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta Automatic specifications

1979 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta Automatic data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2743 mm 108 inches
Track/tread (front) 1565 mm 61.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1532 mm 60.3 inches
Length 5019 mm 197.6 inches
Width 1892 mm 74.5 inches
Height 1250 mm 49.2 inches
Ground clearance 124 mm 4.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.83
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 79.6 litres 17.5 [21] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Chevrolet
Engine code L22
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 4.1 litre
4093 cc
(249.77 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 98.4 × 89.7 mm
3.87 × 3.53 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.1
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE net)
91 PS (90 bhp) (67 kW)
at 3600 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE net)
237 Nm (175 ft·lb) (24.2 kgm)
at 1600 rpm
Specific output
(SAE net)
16.4 kW/litre
22.3 ps/litre
22 bhp/litre
0.36 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE net)
57.9 Nm/litre
0.7 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.2:1
Fuel system 1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 727.6 kPa (105.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 682.17 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 2.410
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 7 x 14
Wheel size rear 7 x 14
Tyres front FR78 x 14B
Tyres rear FR78 x 14B
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr
Front brake diameter 279 mm
Rear brake diameter 241 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.56
general
Carfolio.com ID702768
Production total
Model code 1FS87
RAC rating 36.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta Automatic added 2020-08-30.
Last modified 2020-08-30.

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