1970 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 specifications

1970 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 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 4775 mm 188 inches
Width 1890 mm 74.4 inches
Height 1283 mm 50.5 inches
Ground clearance 114 mm 4.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.74
Kerb weight 1606 kg 3541 lb
Weight distribution 58.1% front
fuel tank capacity 72 litres 15.8 [19] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Chevrolet
Engine code LS5
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 6.6 litre
6590 cc
(402.146 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 104.8 × 95.5 mm
4.13 × 3.76 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.1
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(gross)
380 PS (375 bhp) (280 kW)
at 5600 rpm
maximum torque
(gross)
563 Nm (415 ft·lb) (57.4 kgm)
at 3600 rpm
Specific output
(gross)
42.4 kW/litre
57.7 ps/litre
56.9 bhp/litre
0.93 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(gross)
85.43 Nm/litre
1.03 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 11:1
Fuel system 1 Holley 3967477 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1073.6 kPa (155.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 823.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
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 Higher is better
236.75 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.24 PS/kg
174.12 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 kW/kg
233.5 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.23 bhp/kg
0.1 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
5.74 kg/kW
9.59 lb/bhp
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 2.290
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 7 x 14
Wheel size rear 7 x 14
Tyres front F70 x 14B
Tyres rear F70 x 14B
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 279 mm
Rear brake diameter 241 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.55
general
Carfolio.com ID326590
Production total
Model code
Model family 12487
RAC rating 54.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1970 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 added 2013-04-01.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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