1978 Chevrolet Camaro Specifications

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    • 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Model Years
    197019711972197319741975197619771978197919801981

    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 (2.0 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 (2.0 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 (2.0 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 (2.0 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 June 2024
    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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