Chevrolet El Camino III 7.4 SS 454 LS6 V8 Pickup
336 kW457 PS451 hp678 Nm1970
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- Power
- 336 kW 457 PS · 451 hp
- Torque
- 678 Nm 500 lb-ft
- Length
- 5,283 mm
- Displacement
- 7,440 cm³
The Chevrolet El Camino III 7.4 SS 454 LS6 V8 produces 336 kW (457 PS) and 678 Nm of torque from a 7.4-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine and comes as a pickup. In the El Camino III 7.4 SS 454 LS6 V8, power goes to the rear wheels.
It is the most powerful of the 5 versions in the El Camino III range, with 158% more output than the entry 5.7 350 V8 (SAE net) (130 kW). The El Camino III 7.4 SS 454 LS6 V8 is also the strongest on torque (678 Nm).
What the figures favour in the El Camino III 7.4 SS 454 LS6 V8
- Most powerful version of the El Camino III: 336 kW (457 PS)
- Most torque in the range: 678 Nm
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 7,440 cm³ 7.4 l · 454 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 336 kW 457 PS · 451 hp |
| Torque | 678 Nm 500 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 | 1970 |
| Generation | El Camino III (1968–1972) |
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