Chevrolet El Camino I 283 Turbo-Fire V8 Pickup
127 kW173 PS170 hp1960
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- Power
- 127 kW 173 PS · 170 hp
- Displacement
- 4,638 cm³
The Chevrolet El Camino I 4.6 283 Turbo-Fire V8 uses a 4.6-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine rated at 127 kW (173 PS), in pickup form. In the El Camino I 4.6 283 Turbo-Fire V8, power goes to the rear wheels.
This is the entry point among the 3 versions of the El Camino I; the range-topping 5.7 348 Turbo-Thrust V8 (three two-barrels) (250 kW) has 97% more power.
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,638 cm³ 4.6 l · 283 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 127 kW 173 PS · 170 hp |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Wheelbase | 3,023 mm 119.0 in |
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Production
| Body type | Pickup |
|---|---|
| Years | 1960 |
| Generation | El Camino I (1959–1960) |
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