Chevrolet El Camino III 7.4 SS 454 LS5 V8 Pickup
272 kW370 PS365 hp630 Nm1971
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- Power
- 272 kW 370 PS · 365 hp
- Torque
- 630 Nm 465 lb-ft
- Length
- 5,283 mm
- Displacement
- 7,440 cm³
The Chevrolet El Camino III 7.4 SS 454 LS5 V8 uses a 7.4-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine rated at 272 kW (370 PS) and 630 Nm of torque, in pickup form. In the El Camino III 7.4 SS 454 LS5 V8, power goes to the rear wheels.
Against the entry 5.7 350 V8 (SAE net) (130 kW), the El Camino III 7.4 SS 454 LS5 V8 gains 109% in power; the 7.4 SS 454 LS6 V8 (336 kW), strongest of the 5, has 64 kW more.
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 7,440 cm³ 7.4 l · 454 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 272 kW 370 PS · 365 hp |
| Torque | 630 Nm 465 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 | 1971 |
| Generation | El Camino III (1968–1972) |
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