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1975 Chevrolet El Camino Classic Malibu Sedan Pickup

The 1975 El Camino Classic Malibu Sedan Pickup was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup.
1D80U5R459746
400 cu.in. V8 175 HP (U)
Engine
Malibu Sedan Pickup
Body
Arlington, TX
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1975 Chevrolet El Camino Classic

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code D80 El Camino Classic
Engine Code U 400 cu.in. V8 175 HP (U)
Year Code 5 1975
Plant Code R Arlington, TX
Serial Number 459746 Unit #459746

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelEl Camino Classic
Year1975
Body StyleMalibu Sedan Pickup
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine400 cu.in. V8 175 HP (U)
Cylinders8
Displacement400 cu.in. CID
Horsepower175 HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor4-barrel
Assembly PlantArlington, TX
Plant CodeR
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%

Specifications

Dimensions

Length213.4
Wheelbase116
Height55.2
Rear Tread59.2
Front Tread59.3
Width76.6

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio4.25
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio2.73
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Reverse Ratio2.95
Gears3
1st Gear Ratio2.85
3rd Gear Ratio1

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeGR78 x 15B

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity22
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Cooling17 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
RadiatorTube and center
Battery12
Fuel TypeUnleaded
ExhaustSingle

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Antique White, Black, Bright Blue Metallic, BrightYellow, Bronze Metallic, Burgundy Metallic, Cream Beige, Dark. Brown Metallic, Dark. Green Metallic, Dark. Red Metallic, Dark. Sandstone Metallic, Light Gray, Light Green Metallic, Light Red, Light Saddle Metallic, Medium Blue, Medium Gray Metallic, Medium Green, Medium Orange Metallic, Medium Red, Midnight Blue Metallic, Orange Metallic, Sandstone, Silver Blue Metallic, Silver Metallic

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.