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1976 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1976 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis : Perimeter box frame with cross members
Production Years for Series : 1971 - 1976
Price : $5,015-$5,550
Weight : 4240 lbs | 1923.232 kg
V 8
Displacement : 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
Power : 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 3800 RPM
Torque :250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 2200 RPM
Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Stroke : 3.5 in | 88 mm.
Compression : 8.50:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
2-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
Power : 165 BHP (121.44 KW) @ 3800 RPM
Torque :260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Stroke : 3.5 in | 88 mm.
Compression : 8.50:1
Main Bearings : 5
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
V 8
Displacement : 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.
Power : 175.00 SAE @ 3600 RPM
Torque :305 Ft-Lbs (414 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore : 4.1 in | 105 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Compression : 8.50:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
V 8
Displacement : 7440 cc | 454.0 cu in. | 7.4 L.
Power : 235 HP (172.96 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :360 Ft-Lbs (488 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
Stroke : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Compression : 8.50:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
Transmission:
3 Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic

1st Gear : 2.52:1
2nd Gear : 1.52:1
3rd Gear : 1.00:1
Total Chevrolet Production for 1976 : 2,103,862
Total 1976 Caprice Classic production : 184,639
1976 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : 28,161
Estate Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : 10,029
Landau Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : 21,926
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 47,411
Sport Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 55,308
Three Seat Estate 4 dr. 6 P : 21,804

Coupe

Fuel Capacity : 26.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 222.9 in | 5662 mm.
Width : 79.5 in | 2019 mm.
Height : 53.7 in | 1364 mm.
Wheelbase : 121.5 in | 3086 mm.
Front Track : 64.1 in | 1628 mm.
Rear Track : 64.0 in | 1626 mm.

Landau Coupe

Price : $5,285
Fuel Capacity : 26.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 222.9 in | 5662 mm.
Width : 79.5 in | 2019 mm.
Height : 53.7 in | 1364 mm.
Wheelbase : 121.5 in | 3086 mm.
Front Track : 64.1 in | 1628 mm.
Rear Track : 64.0 in | 1626 mm.

Sedan

Sedan
Chassis # 1N39S6J158162
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Auction entries : 1
Price : $5,015
Weight : 4285 lbs | 1943.643 kg
Fuel Capacity : 26.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 222.9 in | 5662 mm.
Width : 79.5 in | 2019 mm.
Height : 53.7 in | 1364 mm.
Wheelbase : 121.5 in | 3086 mm.
Front Track : 64.1 in | 1628 mm.
Rear Track : 64.0 in | 1626 mm.

Sport Sedan

Price : $5,075
Weight : 4315 lbs | 1957.251 kg
Fuel Capacity : 26.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 222.9 in | 5662 mm.
Width : 79.5 in | 2019 mm.
Height : 53.7 in | 1364 mm.
Wheelbase : 121.5 in | 3086 mm.
Front Track : 64.1 in | 1628 mm.
Rear Track : 64.0 in | 1626 mm.

Estate Wagon

Price : $5,430
Weight : 4950 lbs | 2245.282 kg
Fuel Capacity : 26.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 228.6 in | 5806 mm.
Width : 79.5 in | 2019 mm.
Height : 53.7 in | 1364 mm.
Wheelbase : 125.0 in | 3175 mm.
Front Track : 64.1 in | 1628 mm.
Rear Track : 64.0 in | 1626 mm.

Three Seat Estate

Price : $5,550
Weight : 5000 lbs | 2267.962 kg
Fuel Capacity : 26.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 228.6 in | 5806 mm.
Width : 79.5 in | 2019 mm.
Height : 53.7 in | 1364 mm.
Wheelbase : 125.0 in | 3175 mm.
Front Track : 64.1 in | 1628 mm.
Rear Track : 64.0 in | 1626 mm.

Suspension
Front : Unequal-length control arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar

Rear : Rigid axle, lower trailing radius arms, upper oblique torque arms and coiol springs, plus stabilizer bar

Steering
Recirculating Ball

Tires / Wheels
Tires : GR78 x 15/B steel-belted radials

Optional Tires
Tires : LR78 x 15/C

1976 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $1
Avg. Household Income : $16,000
Avg. Home : $43,400

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1976 Chevrolet Caprice Classic? A: The 1976 Chevrolet Caprice Classic has wheelbase sizes of 121.50 and 125.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1976 Chevrolet Caprice Classic? A: The 1976 Chevrolet Caprice Classic has lengths of 222.90 and 228.60 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1976 Chevrolet Caprice Classic? A: The 1976 Chevrolet Caprice Classic has a width of 79.50 inches.

Q: How much did the 1976 Chevrolet Caprice Classic cost when new?A: The 1976 Chevrolet Caprice Classic cost approximately $5,015 to $5,550 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1976 Chevrolet Caprice Classic? A: The 1976 Chevrolet Caprice Classic was offered as a Coupe, Estate Wagon, Landau Coupe, Sedan, Sport Sedan, Three Seat Estate.

Q: What tires did the 1976 Chevrolet Caprice Classic have? A: The 1976 Chevrolet Caprice Classic had GR78 x 15/B steel-belted radials tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1976? A: Chevrolet produced 2,103,862 automobiles in 1976.

Q: How many 1976 Caprice Classics were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 184,639 examples of the Caprice Classic in 1976.

Q: What engines did the 1976 Chevrolet Caprice Classic have? A: The 1976 Chevrolet Caprice Classic had the following engine options: V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 2200 RPM
  • V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 165 BHP (121.44 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 2400 RPM
  • V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 175.00 SAE @ 3600 RPM and 305 Ft-Lbs (414 NM) @ 2000 RPM
  • V 8 (7440 cc | 454.0 cu in. | 7.4 L.) with 235 HP (172.96 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 360 Ft-Lbs (488 NM) @ 2800 RPM

    • Q: What transmission did the 1976 Chevrolet Caprice Classic have? A: The 1976 Chevrolet Caprice Classic had a 3 speed Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic gearbox.

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