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Designed to race in the SCCA Trans Am Series, the 1970 rules changes allowing for the 5.7L engine meant the Camaro was able to now use the 350 engine. The previous Z28's were limited to 302 cubic inches and were known to be tempermental on the street.
Q: What engines did the 1970 Chevrolet Camaro have? A: The 1970 Chevrolet Camaro had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 155 BHP (114.08 KW) @ 4200 RPM and 235 Ft-Lbs (319 NM) @ 1600 RPM
19 maj 2015 · Camaro output peaked in 1970, with 375 hp and 415 lb-ft (big-block SS Camaro), but by 1975 the most powerful V8 model offered only 155 hp. The Camaro wouldn’t see more than 200 horsepower again until the mid-1980s.
Engine: Includes special 350 CID, 360-bhp V-8 derived from Corvette LT-1. Four-bolt mains, forged steel crank, TRW impact extruded pistons, 11:1 c.r. Standard cam was 1969 optional cam, with 317-degree intake duration and 346-degree exhaust.
1970 Chevrolet Camaro rear. Most of the engine and drivetrain components were carried over from 1969, with the exception of the 230 cu in (3.8 L) six-cylinder – replaced by the 250 cu in (4.1 L) six, rated at 155 hp (116 kW) – and the 302 cu in (5 L) used exclusively in the first-generation Z/28.
See the yearly Camaro information for specific option availability, cost (msrp) and production quantity for whatever year you're interested in. Note: RPO table includes forced or "non-orderable" RPO's like springs and emissions equipment.
The base engine was a 155 horsepower six cylinder engine, and the base model also had the option of a 307 CID V8 that produced 200 horsepower. There were also six other V8 options, depending on which of the four models was chosen.
