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1978 Chevrolet Camaro Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1978 Chevrolet Camaro, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis : Unit Steel
Production Years for Series : 1970 - 1981
Price : $4,420-$5,600
Weight : 3300 lbs | 1496.855 kg
Inline 6
Displacement : 4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.
Power : 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 3800 RPM
Torque :190 Ft-Lbs (258 NM) @ 1600 RPM
Bore : 3.9 in | 99 mm.
Stroke : 3.5 in | 90 mm.
Compression : 8.1:1
Main Bearings : 7
Valvetrain : 12 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
1 downdraft carburetor
V 8 90-degree
Displacement : 4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.
Power : 145 BHP (106.72 KW) @ 3800 RPM
Torque :245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore : 3.7 in | 95 mm.
Stroke : 3.5 in | 88 mm.
Compression : 8.4:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
V 8 90-degree
Displacement : 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
Power : 170 BHP (125.12 KW) @ 3800 RPM
Torque :270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Stroke : 3.5 in | 88 mm.
Compression : 8.2:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
V 8 90-degree | Rochester M4MC
Displacement : 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
Power : 185 BHP (136.16 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Stroke : 3.5 in | 88 mm.
Compression : 8.2:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
Transmission:
3 Manual Floor shift , Automatic

1st Gear : 3.50:1
2nd Gear : 1.81:1
3rd Gear : 1.00:1
Total Chevrolet Production for 1978 : 2,375,436
Total 1978 Camaro production : 272,631
1978 Chevrolet Camaro
Rally Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : 11,902
Rally Coupe LT 2 dr. 4 P : 5,696
Sport Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : 134,491
Sport Coupe LT 2 dr. 4 P : 65,635
Sport Coupe Z28 2 dr. 4 P : 54,907

Sport Coupe

Fuel Capacity : 21.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 197.6 in | 5019 mm.
Width : 74.5 in | 1892 mm.
Height : 49.2 in | 1250 mm.
Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.
Front Track : 61.3 in | 1557 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Ground Clearance : 4.7 in | 119 mm.

Rally Coupe

Price : $4,785
Fuel Capacity : 21.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 197.6 in | 5019 mm.
Width : 74.5 in | 1892 mm.
Height : 49.2 in | 1250 mm.
Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.
Front Track : 61.3 in | 1557 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Ground Clearance : 4.7 in | 119 mm.

Sport Coupe LT

Price : $4,820
Fuel Capacity : 21.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 197.6 in | 5019 mm.
Width : 74.5 in | 1892 mm.
Height : 49.2 in | 1250 mm.
Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.
Front Track : 61.3 in | 1557 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Ground Clearance : 4.7 in | 119 mm.

Rally Coupe LT

Price : $5,065
Fuel Capacity : 21.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 197.6 in | 5019 mm.
Width : 74.5 in | 1892 mm.
Height : 49.2 in | 1250 mm.
Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.
Front Track : 61.3 in | 1557 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Ground Clearance : 4.7 in | 119 mm.

Sport Coupe Z28

Sport Coupe Z28
Chassis # 1Q87L8N586887
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Auction entries : 1
Price : $5,600
Fuel Capacity : 21.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 197.6 in | 5019 mm.
Width : 74.5 in | 1892 mm.
Height : 49.2 in | 1250 mm.
Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.
Front Track : 61.3 in | 1557 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Ground Clearance : 4.7 in | 119 mm.

Steering
Recirculating Ball

Tires / Wheels
Tires : FR78 x 14/B SBR

Component

EQUIPMENT

Manufacturer

HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

NHTSA Campaign ID07E088000
SummaryCERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
ConsequenceTHIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
RemedyHONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
NotesCUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
1978 Averages
Avg. Household Income : $17,000
Avg. Home : $54,800
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.63

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1978 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1978 Chevrolet Camaro has a wheelbase size of 108.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1978 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1978 Chevrolet Camaro has a length of 197.60 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1978 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1978 Chevrolet Camaro has a width of 74.50 inches.

Q: How much did the 1978 Chevrolet Camaro cost when new?A: The 1978 Chevrolet Camaro cost approximately $4,420 to $5,600 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1978 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1978 Chevrolet Camaro was offered as a Rally Coupe, Rally Coupe LT, Sport Coupe, Sport Coupe LT, Sport Coupe Z28.

Q: What tires did the 1978 Chevrolet Camaro have? A: The 1978 Chevrolet Camaro had FR78 x 14/B SBR tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1978? A: Chevrolet produced 2,375,436 automobiles in 1978.

Q: How many 1978 Camaros were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 272,631 examples of the Camaro in 1978.

Q: What engines did the 1978 Chevrolet Camaro have? A: The 1978 Chevrolet Camaro had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 190 Ft-Lbs (258 NM) @ 1600 RPM
  • V 8 (4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 145 BHP (106.72 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 2400 RPM
  • V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 170 BHP (125.12 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 2400 RPM
  • V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 185 BHP (136.16 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 2400 RPM

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1978 Chevrolet Camaro have? A: The 1978 Chevrolet Camaro had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Floor shift, Automatic.

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