Chevrolet Camaro II 396 V8 (L78, SS 396) Coupe
280 kW381 PS375 hp563 Nm1970–1981
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- Power
- 280 kW 381 PS · 375 hp
- Torque
- 563 Nm 415 lb-ft
- Displacement
- 6,600 cm³
Under the bonnet of the Chevrolet Camaro II 6.6 396 V8 (L78, SS 396) coupe sits a 6.6-litre engine, good for 280 kW (381 PS) and 563 Nm of torque. The Camaro II 6.6 396 V8 (L78, SS 396) has rear-wheel drive.
In a Camaro II line-up of 11 versions, the Camaro II 6.6 396 V8 (L78, SS 396) tops the power chart, 215% above the entry 4.4 267 V8 (89 kW). The Camaro II 6.6 396 V8 (L78, SS 396) is also the strongest on torque (563 Nm). Rivals worth a side-by-side look against the Camaro II 6.6 396 V8 (L78, SS 396): the Plymouth Barracuda or the Pontiac Firebird.
The Camaro II 6.6 396 V8 (L78, SS 396) in numbers: strong points
- Most powerful version of the Camaro II: 280 kW (381 PS)
- Most torque in the range: 563 Nm
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Engine
| Displacement | 6,600 cm³ 6.6 l · 403 cu in |
|---|---|
| Power | 280 kW 381 PS · 375 hp |
| Torque | 563 Nm 415 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Wheelbase | 2,743 mm 108.0 in |
|---|
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1970–1981 |
| Generation | Camaro II (1970–1981) |
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