How much horsepower does a 1970 El Camino have?
350 hp @ 5200 rpm
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| 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS396 | |
|---|---|
| ENGINE: | 402.2-cu-in/6590cc OHV V-8 1×4-bbl Rochester Carburetor |
| POWER AND TORQUE: | (SAE gross) 350 hp @ 5200 rpm, 415 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm |
| DRIVETRAIN: | 3-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive |
What Motor came in a 1970 El Camino SS?
This El Camino, though, is a little bit special. It comes with a 427 (7.0-liter) engine. The 427 was most often found under the hoods of high-performance Corvettes or Camaros. In 1970, only the Corvette ZL1 was available with a 427.
Is a El Camino a muscle car?
In 1968, the more powerful SS engine made the El Camino into one of the iconic muscle cars of the late 1960s and 1970s. In 1987, Chevrolet dropped the El Camino from its lineup for good. Today, the car is a cult classic.
How do I know if my 1970 El Camino is a true SS?
Look at the door panel. If you see an SS door panel emblem, verify that the model is pre-1970. Chevy did not manufacture post-1970 El Camino models with the SS door panel emblem.
How do I know if my 1970 El Camino is a SS?
The engine produced 454 horsepower along with 500 lbs./ft. torque, and was installed in very few El Caminos in 1970. The SS396 package, which could only be added to the El Camino Custom, added features similar to what the package had included in previous years.
How many 1970 El Camino SS with cowl induction were built?
ENGINE: An LS5 454-powered 1970 El Camino SS with cowl induction is a rarity, with 100- 150 built according to estimates. This one boasts air conditioning, making it even more unusual and desirable.
How much horsepower does a 402 El Camino have?
(The 402 in El Caminos without the SS package was called a 400 and rated at 330 hp.) The 396/402 was offered in 350-hp (L34) and 375-hp (L78) varieties. The SS 454 was offered with 360-hp (LS5) or 450 hp (LS6). (Factory literature of the era may or may not include the L78 or the LS6.)
What kind of brakes does a 1970 Chevy El Camino have?
Brakes on SS models consisted of front discs and rear drums. The body of the ’70 El Camino differed from the Chevelle passenger cars in a couple of key ways (other than the bed). The El Camino and the station wagon used unique front fenders and headlamp surrounds that are different than those of the passenger cars.