These are standard specifications for the 1970 Chevrolet El Camino, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic , 4 Manual
Chassis # 136800L169164
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Chassis # 136800K219919
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Data updated January 2023
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Body / Chassis : | Unit Steel |
Production Years for Series : | 1968 - 1972 |
Weight : | 3220 lbs | 1460.567 kg |
Engine & Transmission
Inline 6 | |
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Displacement : | 4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L. |
Power : | 155 BHP (114.08 KW) @ 4200 RPM |
Torque : | 235 Ft-Lbs (319 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.5 in | 90 mm. |
Compression : | 8.5:1 |
Main Bearings : | 7 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Rochester 1-barrel carburetor |
V 8 | |
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Displacement : | 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
Power : | 265 BHP (195.04 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
Torque : | 400 Ft-Lbs (542 NM) @ 2400 RPM |
Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
Compression : | 9.00:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
V 8 | |
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Displacement : | 7440 cc | 454.0 cu in. | 7.4 L. |
Power : | 360 HP (264.96 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
Torque : | 500 Ft-Lbs (678 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
Bore : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
Stroke : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
4-Barrel Carburetor |
V 8 | |
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Displacement : | 7440 cc | 454.0 cu in. | 7.4 L. |
Power : | 360 BHP (264.96 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
Torque : | 380 Ft-Lbs (515 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
Bore : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
Stroke : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
Compression : | 11.00:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
1 4-barrel carburetor |
3 Automatic , 4 Manual
Production Figures
Total Chevrolet Production for 1970 : | 1,451,305 |
1970 Chevrolet El Camino |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
Chassis # 136800L169164
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Chassis # 136800K219919
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Auction entries : 2
Seating Capacity : | 3 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 201.6 in | 5121 mm. |
Width : | 71.9 in | 1826 mm. |
Height : | 55.4 in | 1407 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 117.1 in | 2974 mm. |
Front Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Rear Track : | 57.8 in | 1468 mm. |
Front Overhang : | 6.3 in | 160 mm. |
Handling
Steering | |
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Recirculating Ball with Power Assist |
Brakes | |
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Front Brake Size : | 267.0 mm | 10.512 in. |
Tires / Wheels | |
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Tires : | Front : P205/75 R 14 Rear : P205/75 R 14 |
Recall
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 70V143000 |
Notes | POSSIBILITY THAT THROTTLE ROD TO THROTTLE LEVER RETAINING CLIP ON CARBURETORMAY BE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THROTTLE LEVER COULDBE HELD IN PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION.IF THIS OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION,VEHICLE WILL NOT SLOW DOWN WHEN DRIVER'S FOOT IS REMOVED FROM ACCELERATOR.(CORRECT BY REPLACING CLIP WITH IMPROVED DESIGN WHERE NECESSARY.) |
Data updated January 2023
1970 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $3,900 |
Avg. Household Income : | $9,350 |
Avg. Home : | $23,000 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.36 |
Total Car Production : | 8,283,949 |
1970 Chevrolet El Camino FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1970 Chevrolet El Camino?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1970 Chevrolet El Camino? A: The 1970 Chevrolet El Camino has a wheelbase size of 117.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1970 Chevrolet El Camino? A: The 1970 Chevrolet El Camino has a length of 201.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1970 Chevrolet El Camino? A: The 1970 Chevrolet El Camino has a width of 71.90 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1970 Chevrolet El Camino? A: The 1970 Chevrolet El Camino was a Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1970 Chevrolet El Camino have? A: The 1970 Chevrolet El Camino had Front : P205/75 R 14
Rear : P205/75 R 14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1970? A: Chevrolet produced 1,451,305 automobiles in 1970.Q: What engines did the 1970 Chevrolet El Camino have? A: The 1970 Chevrolet El Camino had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 155 BHP (114.08 KW) @ 4200 RPM and 235 Ft-Lbs (319 NM) @ 1600 RPM V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 265 BHP (195.04 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 400 Ft-Lbs (542 NM) @ 2400 RPM V 8 (7440 cc | 454.0 cu in. | 7.4 L.) with 360 HP (264.96 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 500 Ft-Lbs (678 NM) @ 3200 RPM V 8 (7440 cc | 454.0 cu in. | 7.4 L.) with 360 BHP (264.96 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 380 Ft-Lbs (515 NM) @ 4000 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1970 Chevrolet El Camino have? A: The 1970 Chevrolet El Camino had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Automatic, 4 speed Manual.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1970 Chevrolet El Camino?
How many 1970 Chevrolet El Camino were produced?
How powerful was the 1970 Chevrolet El Camino? Was the 1970 Chevrolet El Camino popular? Was the 1970 Chevrolet El Camino expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1970 Chevrolet El Camino?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1970 Chevrolet El Camino? A: The 1970 Chevrolet El Camino has a wheelbase size of 117.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1970 Chevrolet El Camino? A: The 1970 Chevrolet El Camino has a length of 201.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1970 Chevrolet El Camino? A: The 1970 Chevrolet El Camino has a width of 71.90 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1970 Chevrolet El Camino? A: The 1970 Chevrolet El Camino was a Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1970 Chevrolet El Camino have? A: The 1970 Chevrolet El Camino had Front : P205/75 R 14Rear : P205/75 R 14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1970? A: Chevrolet produced 1,451,305 automobiles in 1970.Q: What engines did the 1970 Chevrolet El Camino have? A: The 1970 Chevrolet El Camino had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 155 BHP (114.08 KW) @ 4200 RPM and 235 Ft-Lbs (319 NM) @ 1600 RPM
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