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