Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 I 6.5 V8 (SAE gross) Coupe
242 kW329 PS325 hp1966
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- Power
- 242 kW 329 PS · 325 hp
- Displacement
- 6,500 cm³
The Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 I 6.5 396 V8 (SAE gross) uses a 6.5-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine rated at 242 kW (329 PS), in coupe form. The Chevelle SS 396 I 6.5 396 V8 (SAE gross) 242 kW has rear-wheel drive.
Of the 3 versions in the Chevelle SS 396 I line-up, the Chevelle SS 396 I 6.5 396 V8 (SAE gross) 242 kW is the entry version - the 6.5 396 V8 (SAE gross) (280 kW) delivers 16% more.
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 6,500 cm³ 6.5 l · 397 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 242 kW 329 PS · 325 hp |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1966 |
| Generation | Chevelle SS 396 I (1966–1967) |
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