1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS specifications

1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2743 mm 108 inches
Track/tread (front) 1514 mm 59.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1511 mm 59.5 inches
Length 4689 mm 184.6 inches
Width 1836 mm 72.3 inches
Height 1293 mm 50.9 inches
Ground clearance 130 mm 5.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 68.2 litres 15 [18] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Chevrolet
Engine code L78
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 6.5 litre
6490 cc
(396.044 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 104 × 95.5 mm
4.09 × 3.76 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.09
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)
562 Nm (415 ft·lb) (57.3 kgm)
at 3600 rpm
Specific output
(gross)
43.1 kW/litre
58.6 ps/litre
57.8 bhp/litre
0.95 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(gross)
86.59 Nm/litre
1.05 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 11:1
Fuel system 1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1088.2 kPa (157.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 811.25 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
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 4.800
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6 x 14
Wheel size rear 6 x 14
Tyres front F70 x 14
Tyres rear F70 x 14
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter 241 mm
Rear brake diameter 241 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.55
general
Carfolio.com ID411378
Production total
Model code 12437
Model family 12300-12400
RAC rating 53.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS added 2015-03-22.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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