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Part car, part truck - the El Camino was always an exclusive vehicle. In the late 1960's, however, the horsepower race could not be ignored, and in 1970 Chevrolet released the meanest El Camino of them all - the SS454.
Specifications:
Engine
Type: V8
Construction: cast-iron block and cylinder heads
Valve gear: 2 valves per cylinder operated by a single camshaft, pushrods and rockers
Bore & Stroke: 4.25in x 4.0in
Displacement: 454 cubic inch
Compression Ratio: 10.25:1
Induction System: Single Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel carb
Maximum Power: 360 bhp at 4,400 rpm
Maximum torque: 500 lb-ft at 3,200 rpm
Transmission
4-speed manual, close ratio M-21
Body/Chassis
Steel body on seperate Steel chasis
Running Gear
Steering: Recirculating ball
Front suspension: Independent with wishbones, anti-roll bar, coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers
Rear suspension: Live axle with coil springs and telescopic shocks
Brakes: Discs 11 in. dia (front), Drums 9.0 in. dia. (rear)
Wheels: Magnum 500 15in diameter
Tires: HR70x15
Dimensions
Length: 206.8 inches
Width: 75.4 inches
Height: 54.4 inches
Wheelbase: 116 inches
Track: 60.2 inches (front), 59.2 inches (rear)
Weight: 4,270 lbs
Production Years:
1970,1971,1972,1973,1974,1975,1976,1977
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