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1970 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe

The 1970 Camaro V8 Coupe was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $2816. 112,323 produced.
124870L507111
V8
Engine
Coupe
Body
Los Angeles, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1970 Chevrolet Camaro

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 2487 Camaro
Year Code 0 1970
Plant Code L Los Angeles, CA
Serial Number 507111 Unit #507111

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelCamaro
Year1970
Body StyleCoupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.

Engine 250 cu.in. I6
Horsepower155 HP @ 4200 RPM HP
Displacement250 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 307 cu.in. V8
Horsepower200 HP @ 4600 RPM HP
Displacement307 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.0:1
Engine 350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower300 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower360 HP @ 6000 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression11.0:1
Engine 402 cu.in. V8
Horsepower350 HP @ 5200 RPM HP
Displacement402 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 402 cu.in. V8
Horsepower375 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement402 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression11.0:1

About This Decode

This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)

Specifications

Engine

CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke10.4 inches
Rated HP48.05
Main Bearings5
Cylinders8
Compression9.0
Displacement307
BlockCast alloy iron
Bands3 7/8 & 3 1/4
Horsepower200@4600
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Torque300@2400

Dimensions

Production112323
Weight3027
Wheelbase108
Length186
Width74
Rear Tread59.5
Height50.9
Front Tread59

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRecirculating ball
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio2.95
Gears3
1st Gear Ratio2.85
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
DriveRear wheel drive

Suspension

Rear SuspensionHotchkiss
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeE78 x 15

Brakes

Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Drum Size9.5
Parking BrakeRear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity18
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
RadiatorTube and center
Cooling11 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump

Equipment

EquipmentRadio, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, Air conditioning, 350 cu. in. V8 engine, Speed control device, Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Astro Blue Metallic, Autumn Gold Metallic, Black Cherry Metallic, Camaro Gold Metallic, Champagne Gold Metallic, Citrus Green Metallic, Classic Copper Metallic, Classic White, Cortez Silver Metallic, Cranberry Red, Desert Sand Metallic, Fathom Blue Metallic, Forest Green Metallic, Gobi Beige, Green Mist Metallic, Misty Turquoise Metallic, Mulsanne Blue Metallic, Shadow Gray Metallic, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available

Pricing

MSRP$2816.00

Body

Seating4
Doors2

Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.