1970 Chevrolet El Camino 400 V8 (1971) specifications

1970 Chevrolet El Camino 400 V8 (1971) data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater light delivery vehicle/ute/bakkie
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2946 mm 116 inches
Track/tread (front) 1506 mm 59.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1504 mm 59.2 inches
Length 5253 mm 206.8 inches
Width 1915 mm 75.4 inches
Height 1382 mm 54.4 inches
Ground clearance 145 mm 5.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.78
Kerb weight 1671 kg 3684 lb
Weight distribution 56.6% 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 GM
Engine code LS3
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
(Net)
264 PS (260 bhp) (194 kW)
at 4400 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
529 Nm (390 ft·lb) (53.9 kgm)
at 3200 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
29.4 kW/litre
40 ps/litre
39.5 bhp/litre
0.65 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
80.27 Nm/litre
0.97 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 Rochester 7041201 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1008.7 kPa (146.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 823.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter
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
157.76 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 PS/kg
116.03 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 kW/kg
155.6 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.62 kg/kW
14.4 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 6.000
Turning circle 10.70 m
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6 x 14
Wheel size rear 6 x 14
Tyres front F78 x 14B
Tyres rear F78 x 14B
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 241 mm
Rear brake diameter 241 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.31
general
Carfolio.com ID237446
Production total
Model code 13480
RAC rating 54.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1970 Chevrolet El Camino 400 V8 (1971) added 2011-03-16.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5722 cm3/349.2cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5722 cm3/349.2cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5722 cm3/349.2cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6393 cm3/390.1cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 259 PS 255 bhp 190 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 259 PS 255 bhp 190 kW
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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6396 cm3/390.3cuin 259 PS 255 bhp 190 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6393 cm3/390.1cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6393 cm3/390.1cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW