Chevrolet El Camino I 283 Ramjet fuel injection V8 Pickup
216 kW294 PS290 hp1959
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- Power
- 216 kW 294 PS · 290 hp
- Displacement
- 4,638 cm³
The Chevrolet El Camino I 4.6 283 Ramjet fuel injection V8 uses a 4.6-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine rated at 216 kW (294 PS), in pickup form. In the El Camino I 4.6 283 Ramjet fuel injection V8, power goes to the rear wheels.
Within the El Camino I line-up of 3 versions, it delivers 70% more power than the entry 4.6 283 Turbo-Fire V8 (127 kW) and 34 kW less than the 5.7 348 Turbo-Thrust V8 (three two-barrels) (250 kW).
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,638 cm³ 4.6 l · 283 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 216 kW 294 PS · 290 hp |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Wheelbase | 3,023 mm 119.0 in |
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Production
| Body type | Pickup |
|---|---|
| Years | 1959 |
| Generation | El Camino I (1959–1960) |
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