Chevrolet Camaro I 6.5 SS 396 ( gross)
280 kW381 PS375 hp1966–1969
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- Power
- 280 kW 381 PS · 375 hp
- Displacement
- 6,500 cm³
Built 1966–1969, the Chevrolet Camaro I 6.5 SS 396 (375 hp gross) develops 280 kW (381 PS) from a 6.5-litre eight-cylinder engine. In the Camaro I 6.5 SS 396 (375 hp gross), power goes to the rear wheels.
Its output sits mid-range among the 8 versions: 169% up on the entry 3.8 (104 kW), 41 kW below the 321 kW version. Set the Camaro I 6.5 SS 396 (375 hp gross) against the Ford Mustang GT500 or the Plymouth Barracuda in a full comparison.
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Engine
| Displacement | 6,500 cm³ 6.5 l · 397 cu in |
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| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 280 kW 381 PS · 375 hp |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Wheelbase | 2,743 mm 108.0 in |
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Production
| Years | 1966–1969 |
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| Generation | Camaro I (1966–1969) |
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