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1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS6

2dr Coupe

$2,809 MSRP
7.4l V-8 Ohv
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
6.1 sec

0-60 mph

14.1 sec

@ 109 mph

Horsepower • Torque
450 hp

Power

500 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,836 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS6
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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

1970

Make:

Chevrolet

Model:

Chevelle

Trim:

SS 454 LS6

Style:

2dr Coupe

Base Price:

$2,809

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,836 lbs

Length:

197.2 in.

Width:

75.4 in.

Height:

52.6 in.

Wheelbase:

112 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.42

Weight Distribution:

Front: 56.4% | Rear: 43.6%

Fuel:

20 gal.

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

450 hp @ 5,600 rpm

Torque:

500 ft-lbs @ 3,600 rpm

Engine:

7.4l V-8 Ohv

Displacement:

7.4 liters

Engine Config:

Front

Redline:

6,500 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

6.07 sec

0-60 mph:

6.48 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

12.31 sec

0-100 mph:

12.72 sec

Top Speed:

118 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.43 sec @ 82.8 mph

¼ mile:

14.06 sec @ 109.0 mph

½ mile:

21.73 sec @ 118.3 mph

1 mile:

36.95 sec @ 118.3 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P215/70R14

Rear Tires:

P215/70R14

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

4-speed Manual

Final Drive:

4.1

Gear Ratios

1: 2.2

2: 1.64

3: 1.27

4: 1

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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