1978 Chevrolet Impala Coupé specifications

1978 Chevrolet Impala Coupé data
Applicable to the Californian, USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2945 mm 115.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1570 mm 61.8 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1544 mm 60.8 inches
Length 5387 mm 212.1 inches
Width 1930 mm 76 inches
Height 1405 mm 55.3 inches
Ground clearance
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 L22
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 4.1 litre
4093 cc
(249.77 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 98.42 × 89.66 mm
3.87 × 3.53 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.1
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(net)
91 PS (90 bhp) (67 kW)
at 3600 rpm
maximum torque
(net)
237 Nm (175 ft·lb) (24.2 kgm)
at 1600 rpm
Specific output
(net)
16.4 kW/litre
22.3 ps/litre
22 bhp/litre
0.36 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(net)
57.9 Nm/litre
0.7 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.1:1
Fuel system 1 Rochester 17058314 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 727.6 kPa (105.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 682.17 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 3.160
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6JJ x 15
Wheel size rear 6JJ x 15
Tyres front FR78-15
Tyres rear FR78-15
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 2.73
general
Carfolio.com ID334642
Production total
Model code 1BL47
Model family 1BL00
RAC rating 36.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1978 Chevrolet Impala Coupé added 2013-04-25.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
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