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Chevrolet Camaro

1971 – 1972 United States

A classic from the 1970s, the Chevrolet Camaro was built from 1971 to 1972. Its petrol engines range from 305 to 408 hp across 2 variants. All versions have an automatic gearbox. Compared with the previous generation (1970 – 1981), peak power rose from 253 to 408 hp, and minimum weight went up by 197 kg.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
5.7L V8 4AT (305 HP)
5.7 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 305 hp 7.1 s 172 4-Speed automatic
6.5L V8 4AT (408 HP)
6.5 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 408 hp — — 4-Speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
5735 cm3 (350 ci)
Power
224 KW @ 4800 RPM305 HP @ 4800 RPM300 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque
380 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM515 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
107 mph (172 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Dimensions

Length
187.2 in (4755 mm)
Width
74.4 in (1890 mm)
Height
50.5 in (1283 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.3/60 in (1,557/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase
108 in (2743 mm)
Cargo Volume
5.8 cuFT (164 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.45

Weight

Unladen Weight
3609 lbs (1637 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Highway
18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
Combined
25.4 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
6489 cm3 (396 ci)
Power
300 KW @ 4800 RPM408 HP @ 4800 RPM402 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque
400 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM542 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Dimensions

Length
187.2 in (4755 mm)
Width
74.4 in (1890 mm)
Height
50.5 in (1283 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.3/60 in (1,557/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase
108 in (2743 mm)
Cargo Volume
5.8 cuFT (164 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.45
Length4,755 mm
Width1,890 mm
Height1,283 mm
Wheelbase2,743 mm
Curb weight1,637 kg
Torque515 – 542 Nm

Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.