Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 II 6.5 V8 (SAE gross) Coupe
280 kW381 PS375 hp1968–1969
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- Power
- 280 kW 381 PS · 375 hp
- Displacement
- 6,500 cm³
A 6.5-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine with 280 kW (381 PS) powers the Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 II 6.5 396 V8 (SAE gross) coupe. The Chevelle SS 396 II 6.5 396 V8 (SAE gross) 280 kW has rear-wheel drive.
It is the most powerful of the 3 versions in the Chevelle SS 396 II range, with 16% more output than the entry 6.5 396 V8 (SAE gross) (242 kW).
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 6,500 cm³ 6.5 l · 397 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 280 kW 381 PS · 375 hp |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1968–1969 |
| Generation | Chevelle SS 396 II (1968–1972) |
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