Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 (1968) |
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. |
Chevrolet Chevelle SS454 LS6 (1970) |
Country
|
USA
|
Top Speed (mph)
|
130
|
0-60 mph
|
6.1
|
0-100 mph
|
13.3
|
1/4 mile
|
13.7
|
BHP
|
450 @5600rpm
|
Torque lbft
|
500 @3600rpm
|
Engine capacity CC/CU
|
7440/454
|
Engine type
|
V8 Carburettor
|
Aspiration
|
Normal
|
Compression Ratio
|
11.25:1
|
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)
|
197.2
|
Width (in)
|
76
|
Height (in)
|
54.8
|
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. |