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Chevrolet Camaro 5.7

General information

ModelChevrolet Camaro 5.7
Year1979
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5735 ccm (349.95 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
DriveRear wheels

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement5735 ccm (349.95 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power167.00 PS (123 kW or 165 HP) at 3800 Rev. per min.
Max torque358.00 Nm (36.5 kgf-m or 264.1 ft.lbs) at 2400 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemCarburetor
Fuel controlPushrod/overhead valve (OHV)

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1054 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Passenger space5190 litres (1,371 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.5

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1585 kg (3,494.3 pounds)
Overall length4790 mm (188.6 inches)
Overall width1900 mm (74.8 inches)
Overall height1260 mm (49.6 inches)
Wheelbase2760 mm (108.7 inches)

Other specifications

Country of originUSA
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