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Chevelle SS 396 II specs

Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 II 6.5 V8 (SAE gross) Coupe

261 kW355 PS350 hp1968–1969

petrol · Coupe

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Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 II
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Power
261 kW 355 PS · 350 hp
Displacement
6,500 cm³

The Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 II 6.5 396 V8 (SAE gross) uses a 6.5-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine rated at 261 kW (355 PS), in coupe form. The Chevelle SS 396 II 6.5 396 V8 (SAE gross) 261 kW has rear-wheel drive.

Its output sits mid-range among the 3 versions: 8% up on the entry 6.5 396 V8 (SAE gross) (242 kW), 19 kW below the 6.5 396 V8 (SAE gross) (280 kW).

Engine

FuelPetrol
Displacement6,500 cm³ 6.5 l · 397 cu in
Cylinders8
Power261 kW 355 PS · 350 hp
DriveRear-wheel drive

Production

Body typeCoupe
Years1968–1969
GenerationChevelle SS 396 II (1968–1972)

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