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1970 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan

The 1970 Bel Air V8 Sedan was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $2998. 75,800 produced.
156690J281392
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Sedan
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1970 Chevrolet Bel Air

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 5669 Bel Air
Year Code 0 1970
Plant Code J Unknown Plant
Serial Number 281392 Unit #281392

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelBel Air
Year1970
Body StyleSedan
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 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
Horsepower330 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement402 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 454 cu.in. V8
Horsepower345 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement454 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 454 cu.in. V8
Horsepower390 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement454 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1

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
Bands3.8 & 3.85
Rated HP46.2
Cylinders8
Compression9.0
Displacement350
BlockCast alloy iron
Main Bearings5
Torque345@2800
Horsepower250@4800
Valve LiftersHydraulic

Dimensions

Production75800
Weight3712
Wheelbase119
Width79.6
Front Tread63.4
Rear Tread63.3
Height55.5
Length215.9

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.75
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Reverse Ratio2.63
3rd Gear Ratio1
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.54
Gears3
2nd Gear Ratio1.5

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeF78 x 15

Brakes

Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity25
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
ExhaustSingle
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 11 Quarts
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular

Equipment

EquipmentPowerglide automatic transmission, Air conditioning, Radio, Power brakes, Power seats, 454 cu. in. V8 engine, Power windows, Front disc rear drum brakes, 400 cu. in. V8 engine, Power steering

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$2998.00

Body

Doors4
Seating6

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.