Chevrolet El Camino I 5.7 Pickup
250 kW340 PS335 hp1959–1960
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- Power
- 250 kW 340 PS · 335 hp
- Displacement
- 5,700 cm³
A 5.7-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine with 250 kW (340 PS) powers the Chevrolet El Camino I 5.7 348 Turbo-Thrust V8 (three two-barrels) pickup. In the El Camino I 5.7 348 Turbo-Thrust V8 (three two-barrels), power goes to the rear wheels.
It is the most powerful of the 3 versions in the El Camino I range, with 97% more output than the entry 4.6 283 Turbo-Fire V8 (127 kW).
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,700 cm³ 5.7 l · 348 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 250 kW 340 PS · 335 hp |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Wheelbase | 3,023 mm 119.0 in |
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Production
| Body type | Pickup |
|---|---|
| Years | 1959–1960 |
| Generation | El Camino I (1959–1960) |
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