1970 Chevrolet Caprice Coupe
The 1970 Caprice Coupe was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $3474. 92,000 produced.
166470J227812
Coupe
Body
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1970 Chevrolet Caprice
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 6647 | Caprice |
| Year Code | 0 | 1970 |
| Plant Code | J | Unknown Plant |
| Serial Number | 227812 | Unit #227812 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaprice
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
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
BlockCast alloy iron
Rated HP46.2
Cylinders8
Compression9.0
Displacement350
Main Bearings5
Bands3.8 & 3.85
Torque345@2800
Horsepower250@4800
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Dimensions
Production92000
Weight3771
Length215.9
Width79.6
Front Tread63.4
Rear Tread63.3
Height54.7
Wheelbase119
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.75
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Gears3
1st Gear Ratio2.54
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio2.63
2nd Gear Ratio1.5
3rd Gear Ratio1
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Tire SizeF78 x 15
Brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity25
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling15 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
RadiatorTube and center
Equipment
EquipmentPower windows, Air conditioning, Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission, Power brakes, Power seats, Power steering, Front disc rear drum brakes, Powerglide automatic transmission, 400 cu. in. V8 engine, 454 cu. in. V8 engine, Radio
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$3474.00
Body
Doors2
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.