1970 Chevrolet El Camino Malibu Sedan Pickup
The 1970 El Camino V8 Malibu Sedan Pickup was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup.
136800L164080
V8
Engine
Malibu Sedan Pickup
Body
Los Angeles, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1970 Chevrolet El Camino
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 3680 | El Camino |
| Year Code | 0 | 1970 |
| Plant Code | L | Los Angeles, CA |
| Serial Number | 164080 | Unit #164080 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelEl Camino
Year1970
Body StyleMalibu Sedan Pickup
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
Compression9.0
Cylinders8
Main Bearings5
Horsepower200@4600
BlockCast alloy iron
Rated HP48.05
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Displacement307
Torque300@2400
Bands3 7/8 & 3 1/4
Dimensions
Length207.1
Wheelbase116
Width75.7
Height54
Rear Tread59.8
Front Tread60
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio3.75
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Gears3
Reverse Ratio2.95
1st Gear Ratio2.85
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
3rd Gear Ratio1
DriveRear wheel drive
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeF78 x 14
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
Battery12
RadiatorTube and center
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
Cooling11 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
Equipment
EquipmentPowerglide 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
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.