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1970 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 Deluxe Sport Coupe

The 1970 Chevelle 300 Deluxe V8 Sport Coupe was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $2662. 13,200 produced.
134370K211680
V8
Engine
Sport Coupe
Body
Kansas City, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 Deluxe

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 3437 Chevelle 300 Deluxe
Year Code 0 1970
Plant Code K Kansas City, MO
Serial Number 211680 Unit #211680

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle 300 Deluxe
Year1970
Body StyleSport Coupe
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
Horsepower250 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 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 402 cu.in. V8
Horsepower350 HP @ 5200 RPM HP
Displacement402 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 454 cu.in. V8
Horsepower360 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement454 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 454 cu.in. V8
Horsepower450 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement454 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression11.25:1

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

Dimensions

Production13200
Weight3260
Wheelbase116
Front Tread60
Width75.4
Length197.2
Rear Tread59.8
Height52.8

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio3.75
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRecirculating ball
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
1st Gear Ratio2.85
Gears3
Reverse Ratio2.95

Suspension

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

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling11 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
Fuel TypeRegular
ExhaustSingle
Battery12

Equipment

Equipment350 cu. in. V8 engine, Speed control device, Front disc rear drum brakes, 396 cu. in. V8 engine, Power brakes, Power steering, Radio, Powerglide automatic transmission, 400 cu. in. V8 engine, Air conditioning, Power windows

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$2662.00

Body

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.