Chevrolet1978 Camaro 350 Specs

1978 Chevrolet Camaro 350 Specs & Performance

1978 - 1981

Tech Specs Summary


5.7 L V8

115 mph

9.5 seconds

170 hp

12.1 mpg

2 Doors

4 Seats

6.4 ft3
lb
3,682 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
115 mph
0-62 mph
9.5 seconds
0-60 mph
9.2 seconds
Power-to-Weight
21.65 lb/hp
Power
170 hp
Torque
270 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
12.1 mpg
Total Range
251 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
5.7 Liter
349.9 in3
Layout
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
170 hp @ 3,800 RPM
172 ps @ 3,800 RPM
Peak Torque
270 lb·ft @ 2,400 RPM
366 N·m @ 2,400 RPM
Valvetrain
OHV
Valves/Cylinder
2 (16v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.9 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
Small Block (LM1)
Compression Ratio
8.2:1
Bore x Stroke
4 x 3.48 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.15:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
0.49 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
21 hp
Cylinder Volume
43.8 in3
BMEP
116.4 PSI
8 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
4 Speeds
Transmission (AT)
3 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
205/70R14
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Live Axle
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Sports Coupé
Door Count
2
Seat Count
4
Luggage Space
6.4 ft3
Turning Radius
38.7 ft
Curb Weight
3,682 lbs
Length
197.6 in
Width
74.4 in
Height
49.2 in
Wheelbase
108 in
Front Track
61.3 in
Rear Track
59.5 in
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Performance Rating1.8
Environment Rating1
Practicality Rating1.5

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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