The front end featured a new single rectangular headlight design. For the first time, though, the El Camino had a unique chassis - it was shared with no other Chevrolet. The front end sheet metal was shared with the Malibu, the doors with the Monte Carlo, and the rear tailgate and bumper was shared with the Malibu station wagon. The optional 305 cubic-inch small block V8 was rated at 150 or 165 horsepower (123 kW), and from 1982–1984, the Oldsmobile-sourced Diesel engine was also optional.ġ978 Chevrolet El Camino Fifth generation "Royal Knight"Ī new, trimmer El Camino was unveiled in 1978, adopting the new, more sharp-edged Malibu styling, and a one-inch longer wheelbase of 117 in (2,972 mm). Chevrolet 90° V6 and Buick V6 engines were used for the first time. The 1978 through 1987 El Caminos were produced in four trim levels: Classic, Black Knight (1978)/Royal Knight (1979–83), Conquista and Super Sport, and shared chassis components with the Chevrolet Malibu. Chevrolet El Camino Fifth generation 1978 to 1987īaltimore, United States Doraville, United States Leeds, Missouri, United States Arlington, United States Fremont, United States Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Ramos Arizpe, Mexico Tehran, Iran (CKD, Pars Khodro)ģ.3 L (200 cu in) Chevrolet V6 3.8 L (229 cu in) Chevrolet V6 3.8 L (231 cu in) Buick V6 4.3 L (262 cu in) Chevrolet V6 4.4 L (267 cu in) Small-Block V8 5.0 L (305 cu in) Small-Block V8 5.7 L (350 cu in) Small-Block V8 5.7 L (350 cu in) Diesel V8ģ-speed manual 4-speed manual 3-speed Turbo-Hydramatic auto.ĥ8.50 in, 148 cm front, 57.80 in, 147 cm rear
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