1978 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon specifications

1978 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon data
Applicable to the Californian, USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater estate/station wagon
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2945 mm 115.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1580 mm 62.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1628 mm 64.1 inches
Length 5453 mm 214.7 inches
Width 2009 mm 79.1 inches
Height 1473 mm 58 inches
Ground clearance 150 mm 5.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.85
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 83.3 litres 18.3 [22] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Chevrolet
Engine code LM1
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 5.7 litre
5733 cc
(349.849 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 88.4 mm
4 × 3.48 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.15
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(net)
162 PS (160 bhp) (119 kW)
at 3800 rpm
maximum torque
(net)
352 Nm (260 ft·lb) (35.9 kgm)
at 2400 rpm
Specific output
(net)
20.8 kW/litre
28.3 ps/litre
27.9 bhp/litre
0.46 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(net)
61.4 Nm/litre
0.74 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.2:1
Fuel system 1 Rochester 17058502 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 771.6 kPa (111.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 716.63 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
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front FR78-15
Tyres rear FR78-15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.56
general
Carfolio.com ID334422
Production total
Model code 1BL35
Model family 1BL00
RAC rating 51.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1978 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon added 2013-04-25.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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