1979 Chevrolet Camaro Specifications

Engine LocationFront
Drive TypeRear Wheel
Production Years for Series1970 - 1981
Price$4,670.00
Weight3300 lbs | 1496.9 kg

Engine   [Optional Engines]
Engine ConfigurationI
Cylinders6
Hydraulic valve lifters
Aspiration/InductionNormal
Displacement250.00 CU IN. | 4097.5 cc. | 4.1 L.
ValvetrainOHV
Horsepower115.00 HP (84.6 KW) @ 3800.00 RPM
Torque200.00 Ft-Lbs (271.2 NM) @ 1600.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio28.7 LB / HP
HP / Liter28.0 BHP / Liter
Compression Ratio8.0:1
Main Bearings7
Fuel TypeGasoline - Petrol
Fuel FeedCarburetor
1 barrel carburetor
BlockCast-iron
HeadCast-iron

Standard Transmission
Gears3
TransmissionManual
Final Drive3.08:1

Optional Transmission
Gears3
TransmissionAutomatic
Turbo Hydra-Matic

Gear Ratios
1st Gear3.50:1
2nd Gear1.89:1
3rd Gear1.00:1


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