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Chevrolet Camaro

1977 – 1981 United States

The Chevrolet Camaro was in production from 1977 to 1981. All 4 variants use petrol engines, from 177 to 188 hp. Compared with the previous generation (1974), peak power fell from 248 to 188 hp, and minimum weight went down by 80 kg.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
5.7L V8 3AT RWD (175 HP)
5.7 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 177 hp — — 3-speed automatic
5.7L V8 4MT RWD (175 HP)
5.7 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 177 hp — — 4-speed manual
5.7L V8 3AT RWD (185 HP)
5.7 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 188 hp — — 3-speed automatic
5.7L V8 4MT RWD (185 HP)
5.7 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 188 hp — — 4-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
5735 cm3 (350 ci)
Power
130.5 KW @ 3800 RPM177.4 HP @ 3800 RPM175 BHP @ 3800 RPM
Torque
270 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM366 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
G70 - 15

Dimensions

Length
197.6 in (5019 mm)
Width
74.5 in (1892 mm)
Height
49.2 in (1250 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.3/60 in (1,557/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase
108 in (2743 mm)
Cargo Volume
6.4 cuFT (181 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight
3583 lbs (1625 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
13 mpg US (18.1 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
5735 cm3 (350 ci)
Power
130.5 KW @ 3800 RPM177.4 HP @ 3800 RPM175 BHP @ 3800 RPM
Torque
270 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM366 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
G70 - 15

Dimensions

Length
197.6 in (5019 mm)
Width
74.5 in (1892 mm)
Height
49.2 in (1250 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.3/60 in (1,557/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase
108 in (2743 mm)
Cargo Volume
6.4 cuFT (181 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight
3583 lbs (1625 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
13 mpg US (18.1 L/100Km)
Highway
18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
Combined
15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
5733 cm3 (350 ci)
Power
138 KW @ 4000 RPM188 HP @ 4000 RPM185 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
280 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM380 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
G70 - 15

Dimensions

Length
197.6 in (5019 mm)
Width
74.4 in (1890 mm)
Height
49.2 in (1250 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.3/60.1 in (1,557/1,527 mm)
Wheelbase
108 in (2743 mm)
Cargo Volume
6.3 cuFT (178 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight
3549 lbs (1610 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
5733 cm3 (350 ci)
Power
138 KW @ 4000 RPM188 HP @ 4000 RPM185 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
280 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM380 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
G70 - 15

Dimensions

Length
197.6 in (5019 mm)
Width
74.4 in (1890 mm)
Height
49.2 in (1250 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.3/60.1 in (1,557/1,527 mm)
Wheelbase
108 in (2743 mm)
Cargo Volume
6.3 cuFT (178 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight
3549 lbs (1610 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km)
Length5,019 mm
Width1,890 – 1,892 mm
Height1,250 mm
Wheelbase2,743 mm
Curb weight1,610 – 1,625 kg
Torque366 – 380 Nm

Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.