What engines came in a 1981 El Camino?

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What engines came in a 1981 El Camino?

Engine and Transmission Standard on the 1981 El Camino was a 3.8-liter V-6 engine with 110 horsepower. Optional engines included a 4.4-liter V-8 with 115 horsepower and a 5.0-liter V-8 with 150 horsepower.

What kind of engine does a El Camino have?

First generation (1959–1960)

First generation
Engine 235 cu in (3.9 L) I6 283 cu in (4.6 L) V8 348 cu in (5.7 L) V8
Transmission 3-speed manual 4-speed manual 2-speed Powerglide automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 119 in (3,023 mm)

Do they still make El Camino?

Many car aficionados are speculating around the rumors involving a new El Camino in 2020. However, even though there are a number of 2020 Camino SS fanmade mock-ups and prototype models available online, there is no confirmed decision to actually build the iconic car. Many believe the car rebuild is a total hoax.

What is a 1972 Chevy El Camino worth?

**Figure based on a stock 1972 Chevrolet El Camino valued at $20,600 with OH rates with $100/300K liability/UM/UIM limits. Actual costs vary depending on the coverage selected, vehicle condition, state and other factors.

How reliable is an El Camino?

From my experience, they’re rock solid reliable. I daily drove my 85 with the 262 v6 with 200,000 miles on it with no rebuilds or anything for 2 years and it never not once broke down. I had to work on it once because the torque converter came loose but that was it. They’re pretty cheap to maintain too.

Did GMC make an El Camino?

The rear-wheel-drive car-based pickups were sold by GMC Truck dealers primarily in the United States and Canada as the GMC version of the Chevrolet El Camino. The vehicles were built on the GM A platform through 1981; for 1982, it was re-designated the G platform as the A platform switched to front-wheel drive.

How do you tell if a 1972 El Camino is a SS?

How to Identify a Real SS El Camino

  1. Identify the year and block type of the vehicle.
  2. Check the carburetor.
  3. Check for remote mirrors and glove compartment lights; all 1971 through 1972 SS models came standard with these options.
  4. Look at the door panel.

What kind of engine did the 1981 El Camino have?

Engine and Transmission Standard on the 1981 El Camino was a 3.8-liter V-6 engine with 110 horsepower. Optional engines included a 4.4-liter V-8 with 115 horsepower and a 5.0-liter V-8 with 150 horsepower. El Caminos sold in California did not have the option of the 4.4-liter V-8 engine.

What kind of transmission does an El Camino have?

A three-speed manual transmission was standard, with the option of a three-speed automatic transmission. A lock-up torque converter was added to the three-speed automatic to aid highway gas mileage. Beginning in 1978 and lasting until it was discontinued in 1987, the El Camino was made smaller and given more modern, updated styling.

When did the El Camino get a torque converter?

A lock-up torque converter was added to the three-speed automatic to aid highway gas mileage. Beginning in 1978 and lasting until it was discontinued in 1987, the El Camino was made smaller and given more modern, updated styling. The El Camino of those years shared its platform and style with the Monte Carlo and Malibu.

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