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 LM1
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 5.7 litre
5733 cc
(349.849 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 88.4 mm
4 × 3.48 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.15
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE net)		 172 PS (170 bhp) (127 kW)
at 3800 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE net)		 366 Nm (270 ft·lb) (37.3 kgm)
at 2400 rpm
Specific output
(SAE net)		 22.1 kW/litre
30.1 ps/litre
29.7 bhp/litre
0.49 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE net)		 63.84 Nm/litre
0.77 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) 802.2 kPa (116.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 716.63 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-S
Front brake diameter 279 mm
Rear brake diameter 241 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.41
general
Carfolio.com ID702845
Production total
Model code 1FS87
RAC rating 51.2
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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1981 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta 1FS87
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8 cyl, 4.4ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
1981 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta 1FS87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
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1981 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta 1FS87
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1981 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta Automatic 1FS87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
1981 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta Automatic 1FS87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3752 cm3/229.0cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3752 cm3/229.0cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
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1981 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupé 1FP87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4390 cm3/267.9cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
8 cyl, 4.4ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
1981 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupé Automatic 1FP87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3752 cm3/229.0cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
1981 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupé Automatic 1FP87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW
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1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Sport Coupé Automatic 1FP87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4390 cm3/267.9cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
8 cyl, 4.4ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
1980 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta 1FS87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3752 cm3/229.0cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
1980 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta Automatic 1FS87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3752 cm3/229.0cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
1980 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta Automatic 1FS87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
1980 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta Automatic 1FS87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
1980 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta Automatic 1FS87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
1980 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupé 1FP87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
1980 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupé 1FP87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3752 cm3/229.0cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1511 kg
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4390 cm3/267.9cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
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1980 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupé Automatic 1FP87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3752 cm3/229.0cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
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