1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454

The age of muscle cars peaked as the 1970s began, Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 helped to herald the ascent. When GM lifted its displacement ban on midsize cars, Pontiac, Olds, and Buick responded with 455-cid mills with up to 370 bhp. Chevy's retort was a 454-cid V-8 that started at 360 bhp and ended at a barbaric 450. This was the muscle car summit. The wrapper was a restyled Chevelle that again presented the Super Sport as an option package for hardtops and convertibles.The SS Chevelle had a handsome new dash, and on the road, exhibited far more poise than its weight and size would suggest.

Engine of 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454

Specifications :
Wheelbase, inches: 112.0
Weight, lbs: 3,800
Number built: 8,773

Top Available Engine
Type: ohv V-8
Displacement, cid: 454
Fuel system: 1 x 4bbl.
Compression ratio:11.25:1
Horsepower @ rpm: 450 @ 5600
Torque @ rpm: 500 @ 3600

Representative Performance
0-60 mph, sec: 6.1
1/4 mile, sec. @ mph: 13.7 @ 103 1970

Sources : Muscle Cars, American Street Machines

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