1979 El Camino Engine Specs

This was the last year to feature this engine with 1980 models and later fitted with a 305 cubic inch 4998 cc engine.
1979 el camino engine specs. In some vehicles a v 6 engine was also available. It identifies the model year car division series style body assembly plant body number trim combinations paint and build date. Alterations to the 1979 el camino amounting to little more than a new divided grille. Get both manufacturer and user submitted pics.
Located under the hood on the top left side of the firewall near the windshield wiper arm shaft. Conquista 1978 1981 two tone paint package black knight 1978 only blackgold 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. 1979 malibu el camino body name plate. Browse interior and exterior photos for 1979 chevrolet el camino.
On average the el camino produced 15 mpg for city driving and 18 mpg on the highway for a combined fuel economy of 16 mpg. A powerful v 8 engine that displaces at 350 cubic inches 5735 cubic centimeters powers the 1979 el camino and puts out 170 horsepower. However a small block 267 cubic inch 44 liter v8 joined the options list and slotted between the standard 33. A version of the later holden hq utility was marketed in south africa as the chevrolet el camino aq.
Unlike a pickup truck the ranchero was adapted from a two door station wagon platform that integrated the cab and cargo bed into the body. The ford ranchero is a coupe utility that was produced by ford between 1957 and 1979. Click on tach for technical specs. A total of 508355 units were produced during the models production run.
The 1979 model got minimal changes following its debut as a redesigned new size model in 1978. See 113 pics for 1979 chevrolet el camino. Click on tach for technical specs. A facelifted el camino aj was released in 1976 with production ceasing in 1978.
A coupe utility version was released in 1971 under the chevrolet el camino name and was offered with imported holden 186 six and 308 v8 engines. A body extended trim levels. The hagerty classic truck valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1979 chevrolet el camino and assess the current state of the classic truck market.