Chevrolet Elcamino specs: 1978-1981
Platform: A-body Extended
Trim Levels:
base/Classic
Conquista (1978-1981) two-tone paint package
Black Knight (1978 only)- black/gold graphics appearance package
Royal Knight (1979-1981)- gold, blue, or red-graphics package similar to Black Knight
SS (1978-1981)- air dam, sport mirrors, blackout grille, black mouldings, gold rallye wheels, ‘Super Sport’ script
Body Styles: sedan-pickup
Wheelbase: 117.1″
F/R Track Width: 58.5″/58.8″
Overall Length: 201.6″
Overall Width: 71.9″
Overall Height: 53.8″
Turning Circle:
Cargo Capacity: 800 lbs.
Shipping Weight: 3200 lbs.
Available Engines:
200 CID 2bbl V6 (1978-1979)
229 CID 2bbl V6 (1980-1981)
231 CID 2bbl Buick V6 (1978-1981)- for California cars only
267 CID 2bbl V8 (1979-1981)
305 CID 2bbl V8 (1978 only)
305 CID 4bbl V8 (1979-1981)
350 CID 4bbl V8 (1978-1979)
Available Transmissions:
3-SPEED MUNCIE MANUAL (200/229 V6 only)
4-SPEED MUNCIE MANUAL (267/305/350 V8 only)
3-SPEED TH350 AUTOMATIC
Axle Ratio:
2.41
2.56
2.73
3.08
Fuel Capacity:
17.5 gallons
18.3 gallons
22.0 gallons
Fuel Economy:
Head Room: 38.0″
Leg Room: 42.8″
Shoulder Room: 49.5″
Hip Room: 49.5″
Tires: P205/75R14
Wheels: 14.0″ x 6.0″
Production Totals:
1978- 54286 units
1979- 58008 units
1980- 40932 units
1981- 36711 units
