Chevrolet El Camino III 454 V8 (SAE net) Pickup
201 kW273 PS270 hp1972
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- Power
- 201 kW 273 PS · 270 hp
- Length
- 5,283 mm
- Displacement
- 7,440 cm³
The Chevrolet El Camino III 7.4 454 V8 (SAE net) uses a 7.4-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine rated at 201 kW (273 PS), in pickup form. In the El Camino III 7.4 454 V8 (SAE net), power goes to the rear wheels.
Its output sits mid-range among the 5 versions: 55% up on the entry 5.7 350 V8 (SAE net) (130 kW), 135 kW below the 7.4 SS 454 LS6 V8 (336 kW).
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 7,440 cm³ 7.4 l · 454 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 201 kW 273 PS · 270 hp |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 5,283 mm 208.0 in |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,946 mm 116.0 in |
Production
| Body type | Pickup |
|---|---|
| Years | 1972 |
| Generation | El Camino III (1968–1972) |
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