Chevrolet Chevelle SS 1968-1972
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Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 (1968)
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| Country |
USA |
| Top Speed (mph) |
120 |
| 0-50 mph |
5.1 |
| 0-60 mph |
6.5 |
| 1/4 mile |
14.6 |
| BHP |
375 @5600rpm |
| Torque lbft |
415 @3600rpm |
| Engine capacity CC/CU |
6489/396 |
| Engine type |
V8 Carburettor |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compression Ratio |
11.0:1 |
| Valve Type/No |
Overhead 16 |
| Transmission (manual/auto) |
Manual |
| No of speeds |
4 |
| Wheels driven |
RWD |
| Brakes F/R |
Disc/Drum |
| No. of Seats |
4/5 |
| Length (in) |
197.1 |
| Width (in) |
75.7 |
| Height (in) |
52.7 |
| Additional Info: The 396 engines came in 325bhp, 350bhp and 375bhp. In 1970 the 396cu engine had an increase in size to 402cu. 1969 saw a COPO 427 become available with 425bhp which could get to 60 in 5.1 secs and cover the 1/4 mile in 13.3 secs. |
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Chevrolet Chevelle SS454 LS6 (1970)
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| Country |
USA |
| Top Speed (mph) |
130 |
| 0-60 mph |
6.1 |
| 0-100 mph |
13.3 |
| 1/4 mile |
13.7 |
| BHP |
450 5600@rpm |
| Torque lbft |
500 3600@rpm |
| Engine capacity CC/CU |
7440/454 |
| Engine type |
V8 Carburettor |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compression Ratio |
11.25:1 |
| Valve Type/No |
Overhead |
| Transmission (manual/auto) |
Manual |
| No of speeds |
4 |
| Wheels driven |
RWD |
| Brakes F/R |
Disc/Drum |
| No. of Seats |
4/5 |
| Length (in) |
197.2 |
| Width (in) |
76 |
| Height (in) |
52.8 |
| Additional Info: The Standard SS454 (LS5) had 360bhp. In 1971 a 245bhp and a 270bhp 350 was added to the line-up and the 402 was now rated at 300bhp, while the LS5 454 got an extra 5bhp. A drop to net hp took place from 1972. |
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