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Camaro
1979 Chevrolet Camaro
United States
Gasoline
RWD
Coupe
Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1979
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Camaro
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
2nd Generation 2nd Facelift
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
5.7 V8
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
172 hp
Power (kW)
127 kW
Displacement
5,735 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,775 mm
(188.0 in)
Width
1,890 mm
(74.4 in)
Height
1,247 mm
(49.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,743 mm
(108.0 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
10W-30
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
10W-30
Engine Oil, Volume
5.2 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
101.6 mm
(4.0 in)
Stroke
88.39 mm
(3.5 in)
Compression Ratio
8.5 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,557 mm
(61.3 in)
Track, Rear
1,524 mm
(60.0 in)
Overhang, Front
968 mm
(38.1 in)
Overhang, Rear
1,064 mm
(41.9 in)
Turning Circle
12.2 m
Ground Clearance
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Pillars
A-B
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Platform
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Other
Car Classification
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Chevrolet
1,872 vehicles
120 mm
(4.7 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
942 mm
(37.1 in)
Head Room, Rear
932 mm
(36.7 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,080 mm
(42.5 in)
Leg Room, Rear
742 mm
(29.2 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,405 mm
(55.3 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,176 mm
(46.3 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,435 mm
(56.5 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
General Motors Platforms
F Platform (2nd Generation)
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Same as Car
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Window Lifts, Rear
Manual
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
120.65
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Anti-glare
Manual
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Armrest Hatch
Front
Other Equipment
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Steering Wheel
Number of Spokes
3
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
207 litres
Opening Width
1,029 mm
(40.5 in)
Sill Height
706 mm
(27.8 in)
Design
Entry Guard Material
Aluminium
Entry Guard Material
Brown
Optional
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Textile
Seat Colour
Black
Stitching Colour
Black
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Backrest Angle
Camaro
Model
23 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,361 mm
(53.6 in)
Yes
Antenna
Optional
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Coupe
Variant
Camaro Standard
1967–2023
Camaro Coupe Generations
6 of 10
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2nd Generation 2nd Facelift
1978–1981
Year
1979
Powertrain
5.7 V8
Horsepower
172 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
Coupe
RWD
Gasoline
