1979 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupé Automatic specifications

1979 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupé Automatic data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2743 mm 108 inches
Track/tread (front) 1557 mm 61.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1524 mm 60 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 LG3
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 5 litre
5001 cc
(305.18 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 94.9 × 88.4 mm
3.74 × 3.48 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.07
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE net)
132 PS (130 bhp) (97 kW)
at 3200 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE net)
332 Nm (245 ft·lb) (33.9 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output
(SAE net)
19.4 kW/litre
26.4 ps/litre
26 bhp/litre
0.43 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE net)
66.39 Nm/litre
0.8 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.4:1
Fuel system 1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 834.2 kPa (121 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 625.13 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 6 x 14
Wheel size rear 6 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 ID703318
Production total
Model code 1FQ87
RAC rating 44.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupé Automatic added 2020-08-30.
Last modified 2020-08-30.

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