Chevrolet El Camino III 6.5 SS 396 L78 V8 Pickup
280 kW381 PS375 hp563 Nm1968
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- Power
- 280 kW 381 PS · 375 hp
- Torque
- 563 Nm 415 lb-ft
- Length
- 5,283 mm
- Displacement
- 6,489 cm³
Under the bonnet of the Chevrolet El Camino III 6.5 SS 396 L78 V8 pickup sits a 6.5-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine, good for 280 kW (381 PS) and 563 Nm of torque. In the El Camino III 6.5 SS 396 L78 V8, power goes to the rear wheels.
Within the El Camino III line-up of 5 versions, it delivers 115% more power than the entry 5.7 350 V8 (SAE net) (130 kW) and 56 kW less than the 7.4 SS 454 LS6 V8 (336 kW).
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 6,489 cm³ 6.5 l · 396 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 280 kW 381 PS · 375 hp |
| Torque | 563 Nm 415 lb-ft |
| 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 | 1968 |
| Generation | El Camino III (1968–1972) |
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