1970 Chevrolet Camaro Facts, Figures, and Specifications
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1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
1. Z28 350 CID 360 HP V-8 Arrives
2. Three Speed Turbo 400 Now Available in Z28
3. New Body Style Nixes Convertible
4. RS Trim Package Gives Split Bumper
5. New Dash has Wraparound Feel
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1970 Camaro – All New Styling!
The new Camaro’s chassis and suspension were refined in both performance and comfort; base models offered significant advances in sound-proofing, ride isolation, and road-holding. The new Camaro was longer, lower, and wider than the first generation Camaro. A convertible was no longer available.
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1970 Chevrolet Camaro
| 10 Classic White | |
| 14 Cortez Silver | |
| 17 Shadow Gray | |
| 25 Astro Blue | |
| 26 Mulsanne Blue | |
| 43 Citrus Green | |
| 45 Green Mist | |
| 48 Forest Green | |
| 51 Daytona Yellow | |
| 53 Camaro Gold | |
| 58 Autumn Gold | |
| 63 Desert Sand | |
| 65 Hugger Orange | |
| 67 Classic Copper | |
| 75 Cranberry Red |
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1970 Chevrolet Camaro Facts and Specifications
General Year Information – 1970 Chevrolet Camaro
The 1969 model year was extended into November 1969, due to manufacturing problems that delayed the introduction of the second-generation model planned for 1970. The 1970-1/2 Camaro was not introduced until February 26, 1970, while the other new Chevrolet products hit the showrooms on September 18, 1969.
The 1970 Camaro models had completely new styling with high-intensity headlamps; a semi-fastback roof line; snout-styled grille (with egg crate insert) and a much smoother-looking rear end. The only body style available was the sport coupe.
Besides the base model, buyers could select:
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- The Rally Sport appearance option, with a distinctive nose and bumper and interior upgrades
- The Super Sport performance package, and
- The Z/28 Special Performance Package.
The Z28 featured a new high-performance 350 CID V-8. It delivered 360 HP and 380 lb⋅ft of torque. The Z28’s new 360 HP 350 was a much better performer overall than the smaller Trans-Am racing-derived 302 CID V-8s used in 1967-69 Z28s. It had greater torque and a less-radical cam, and was coupled with a 780 CFM Holley four-barrel carburetor. The larger engine permitted the less high-strung new Z28 model to now be available with the optional 3-speed Turbo Hydramatic 400 automatic transmission for the first time.
NOTE: Camaro models above the base model were still differentiated by the RPO packages. See the list below.
1970 Chevrolet Camaro Factoids
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The Z28 350 CID V-8 is new for the Camaro and Corvette. it was rated at 360 HP at 6000 RPM and 380 ft. lbs. of torque at 4000 RPM in the Camaro. The engine had sufficient torque that the Turbo Hydramatic transmission could now be an option.
1970 Chevrolet Camaro Facts – Models Offered
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1970 Camaros had completely new styling with high-intensity headlamps; a semi-fastback roof line; snout-styled grille (with egg crate insert) and a much smoother-looking rear end. The only body style available was the sport coupe. Standard equipment included all GM safety features plus Strato-Bucket front seats, all-vinyl interior, carpeting, Astro Ventilation, left-hand OSRV mirror, side marker lights and E78-14/B bias-belted blackwall tires. The 155 horsepower Six was base engine in the Camaro six cylinder series, while the 307 CID V-8 was standard in the V-8 series.
RPO Z22 – Camaro Rally Sport package, includes black painted grille with rubber-tipped vertical center bar and resilient body-color grille frame, independent left and right front bumpers, license plate bracket mounted below right front bumper, parking lights with bright accents molded on grille panel, Hide-A-Way wipers, bright window, hood panel and body sill moldings, body-colored door handle inserts, RS emblems, nameplate, bright accented taillamps and backup lamps, F78-14 or £70-14 tires required ($188.35).
RPO Z27 – Camaro Super Sport package included 300 horsepower 350 CID V-8, bright engine accents, power brakes, special ornamentation, hood insulation, F70-14 white letter tires, 14-7 wheels, black-painted grille, Hide-A-Way wipers with black arms and SS emblems ($289.65).
RPO Z28 – Camaro Special Performance Package, includes special 360 horsepower 350 CID V-8 with bright engine accents, heavy-duty radiator, dual exhausts, black painted grille, 228 emblems, special performance suspension, heavy-duty front and rear springs, 15 x 7 inch wheels, special center caps and trim rings, hood insulation, F60-l58 white-lettered tires, rear deck spoiler and special paint stripes on hood and deck ($572.95).
1970 Chevrolet Camaro Facts – RPO List
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- RPO Z22 – Camaro Rally Sport package, includes black painted grille with rubber-tipped vertical center bar and resilient body-color grille frame, independent left and right front bumpers, license plate bracket mounted below right front bumper, parking lights with bright accents molded on grille panel, Hide-A-Way wipers, bright window, hood panel and body sill moldings, body-colored door handle inserts, RS emblems, nameplate, bright accented taillamps and backup lamps, F78-14 or £70-14 tires required ($188.35).
- RPO Z21 – Camaro Exterior Style Trim Group. Included body colored insert on door handles, bright window, body, sill and hood panel moldings plus bright accented parking lights, taillights and backup lights. ($53.00) NOTE: Included with Rally Sport option.
- RPO Z23 – Camaro interior accent group includes additional instrument cluster lighting; wood-grain dash accents and steering wheel ($21.10) NOTE: included with Z28 package at no charge.
- RPO Z27 – Camaro Super Sport package included 300 horsepower 350 CID V-8, bright engine accents, power brakes, special ornamentation, hood insulation, F70-14 white letter tires, 14-7 wheels, black-painted grille, Hide-A-Way wipers with black arms and SS emblems ($289.65).
- RPO Z28 – Camaro Special Performance Package, includes special 360 horsepower 350 CID V-8 with bright engine accents, heavy-duty radiator, dual exhausts, black painted grille, Z28 emblems, special performance suspension, heavy-duty front and rear springs, 15 x 7 inch wheels, special center caps and trim rings, hood insulation, F60-l58 white-lettered tires, rear deck spoiler and special paint stripes on hood and deck ($572.95).
- RPO Z87 – Camaro Custom Interior Package Included deluxe seat (in cloth or vinyl) and sidewall trim; glove compartment light and additional instrument cluster lighting; wood grained accents on instrument cluster, steering wheel and door trim panels, luggage compartment mat plus special engine compartment, hood and interior insulation ($116.00)
1970 Chevrolet Camaro Facts – Engines
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- 230 CID I-6 140 HP
- 250 CID I-6 155 HP
- 307 CID V-8 200 HP
- 350 CID V-8 255 HP
- 350 CID V-8 300 HP
- 350 CID V-8 Z28 360 HP
- 402 CID V8 350 HP
- 402 CID V8 375 HP
Base 230 CID Six-cylinder. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Seven main bearings.
Displacement: 230 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.875 x 3.250 inches.
Compression ratio: 8.5:1.
Horsepower: 140 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 220 @1600 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Timing: Intake 244°, Exhaust: 244°; Overlap 33.30°. Valve Lift: Intake 0.3317″, Exhaust 0.3317″.
Carburetor: Rochester one-barrel: Standard Manual Transmission 7029017; Automatic Transmission 7029014. With Air Conditioning: Standard Manual Transmission 7029015.
Displacement: 250 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.875 x 3.530 inches.
Compression ratio: 8.5:1.
Horsepower: 155 @ 4200 RPM.
Torque: 235 @1600 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Timing: Intake 244°, Exhaust: 244°. Valve Lift: Intake 0.3880″, Exhaust 0.3880″.
Carburetor: Rochester one-barrel: Standard Manual Transmission 7029017; Automatic Transmission 7029014. With Air Conditioning: Standard Manual Transmission 7029015.
Displacement: 307 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.875 x 3.25 inches.
Compression ratio: 9.00:1.
Horsepower: 200 @ 4600 RPM.
Torque: 300 @ 2400 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Timing: Intake 280°, Exhaust 288°, Overlap 58°. Valve Lift: (intake) 0.3900″; (exhaust) 0.4100″.
Carburetor: Rochester 2GV two barrel: manual transmission 7029101; with air conditioning 7029103. Automatic Transmission 7029110; with air conditioning 7029112.
Displacement: 350 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3.48 inches.
Compression ratio: 9.0:1.
Horsepower: 255@ 4200 RPM.
Torque: 365 @ 1600 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Timing: Intake: 280°, Exhaust: 288°, Overlap 58°. Lift: (intake) 0.3900″, (exhaust) 0.4100″.
Carburetor: Rochester Quadra-jet 4-barrel – manual transmission 7029213; automatic transmission 7029202.
300 HP 350 CID V-8. (RPO L48) Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 350 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3.48 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.25:1.
Horsepower: 300 @ 4800 RPM.
Torque: 380 @ 3200 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Timing: Intake: 280°, Exhaust: 288°, Overlap 58°. Lift: (intake) 0.3900″, (exhaust) 0.4100″.
Carburetor: Rochester Quadra-jet 4-barrel – manual transmission 7029213; automatic transmission 7029202.
360 HP 350 CID Z28 V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 350 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3.48 inches.
Compression ratio: 11.0:1.
Horsepower: 360 @ 6000 RPM.
Torque: 380 @ 4000 RPM.
Valve lifters: Mechanical.
Camshaft Timing: Intake: 317°, Exhaust: 346, Overlap 96°. Lift: (intake) 0.4586″, (exhaust) 0.4850″.
Carburetor: Holley 4-barrel – manual transmission 3972121; automatic transmission 3972120.
Turbo-Jet 402 CID V-8 (RPO L34). Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 402 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.126 x 3.76 inches.
Compression ratio: 10..25:1.
Horsepower: 350 @ 5200 RPM.
Torque: 415 @ 3400 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Timing: Intake: 350°, Exhaust: 352°, Overlap: 118°. Lift: Intake 0.4614″, Exhaust 0.4800″.
Carburetor: Rochester Quadra-jet – manual transmission #7040205; automatic transmission: #7040204.
NOTE: Chevrolet still named this engine, when in Camaro as “396”.
Turbo-Jet 402 CID 375 HP V-8 (RPO L78). Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 402 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.126 x 3.76 inches.
Compression ratio: 11.0:1.
Horsepower: 375 @ 5600 RPM.
Torque: 415 @ 3600 RPM.
Valve lifters: Mechanical.
Camshaft Timing: Intake: 316°, Exhaust: 3o2°, Overlap: 80°. Lift: Intake 0.5197″, Exhaust 0.5197″.
Carburetor: Holley 4-barrel manual transmission #3967477; automatic transmission: #3969898.
NOTE: Chevrolet still named this engine, when in Camaro as “396”.
1970 Chevrolet Camaro Facts – Chassis Features
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- Wheelbase: 108 inches.
- Overall length: 188.0 inches.
- Overall width: 74.4 inches.
- Overall height: Coupe 50.5 inches. No Convertible.
- Front tread: 61.3 inches.
- Rear tread: 60.0 inches.
- Tires: I-6 – 307 CID: E78 x 14; 350 CID 255 & 300 HP F78 x 14; SS 396 325 & 350 HP F70 x 14; Z28 F60 x 15; 396 CID 350 and 375 HP G70 x 14. NOTE: F70 x 14 Optional where lesser tire fitted.
1970 Chevrolet Camaro Facts – Powertrains
- Powerglide Transmission Ratios
- I-6 & 307 CID V-8: 1st – 1.82:1, 2nd – 1:1, Reverse – 1.82:1.
- Turbo Hydramatic 350 Transmission Ratios
- 307 & 350 CID 255-300 HP V-8: 1st – 2.52:1, 2nd – 1.52:1, 3rd 1.00:1 Reverse – 1.93:1.
- Turbo Hydramatic 400 Transmission Ratios
- 350 CID 360 HP 402 CID V-8: 1st – 2.48:1, 2nd – 1.48:1, 3rd 1.00:1 Reverse – 2.08:1.
- Three Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
- I-6 & 307 CID V-8: 1st – 2.85:1, 2nd – 1.68:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.95:1.
- Four Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
- 350 CID 255 HP V-8: 1st – 2.54:1, 2nd – 1.80:1, 3rd – 1.32:1, 4th 1:1, Reverse – 2.54:1.
- 350 CID 300 HP V-8: 1st – 2.52:1, 2nd – 1.88:1, 3rd – 1.46:1, 4th 1:1, Reverse – 2.59:1.
- 350 CID 360 HP V-8 & 402 CID V-8 Close Ratio: 1st – 2.20:1, 2nd – 1.64:1, 3rd – 1.27:1, 4th 1:1, Reverse – 2.26:1.
- 350 CID 360 HP V-8 & 402 CID V-8 Wide Ratio: 1st – 2.52:1, 2nd – 1.88:1, 3rd – 1.46:1, 4th 1:1, Reverse – 2.59:1.
- Rear Gear Standard Ratios
- I-6 & 307 V-8 CID: 3-Speed SMT – 3.08:1; Powerglide – 2.73:1; Air Conditioning – 3.55:1 – Not Available for I-6.
- 350 CID 250 HP V-8: 3-Speed SMT – 3.36:1; Powerglide & Turbo Hydramatic – 2.73:1.
- 350 CID V-8 300 HP: 3-Speed & 4-Speed SMT – 3.31:1, Automatic – 3.07:1, Optional – 3.55:1.
- 350 CID V-8 360 HP: All Transmissions – 3.73:1, Optional – 4.10:1.
- 402 CID V-8 350 HP: All Transmissions – 3.31:1. Optional 3.55:1, 3.73:1 and 4.10:1 (special order).
- 402 CID V-8 375 HP 3-speed Automatic: 3.31:1, Optional 3.55:1; 3.73:1.
- 402 CID V-8 375 HP 4-speed: 3.73:1, Optional – 4.10:1, 4.56:1, 4.88:1.
- Posi-traction optional for all V-8 equipped vehicles where axle allowed.
NOTE: Optional, dealer installed gear ratios ranged from 2.73:1 to 4.88:1 depending on axle manufacturer. See 1970 AMA Specifications Sheets in HERE for complete information.
1970 Chevrolet Camaro Facts – Powertrain Options
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- 3-speed manual transmission, standard with Camaro.
- 4-speed heavy-duty (M22) manual transmission($232.35).
- 4-speed manual transmission, close-ratio ($205.95).
- 4-speed manual transmission, wide-ratio ($205.95).
- Dual exhausts ($30.55).
- Floor-mounted shift lever, as optional equipment ($10.55).
- Heavy-duty clutch ($47.50).
- Hood, special ducted, option ZL2 ($75.00).
- Posi-Traction axle ($42.15).
- Powerglide automatic transmission with V-8 ($174.25); with I-6 ($163.70).
- RPO L34/350 horsepower 402 CID V-8 with RPO Z27 ($152.75).
- RPO L78/375 horsepower 402 CID V-8 with RPO Z27, Positraction required ($385.50).
- RPO L65/255 horsepower 350 CID Turbo-Fire V-8 ($68.50).
- RPO L48/300 horsepower 350 CID Turbo-Fire V-8 ($108.35).
- RPO Z28 Package, 360 horsepower 350 CID V-8. Part of full Z28 package not available otherwise.
- Turbo Hydra-Matic (M38 type), ($190.10); in all, with 255 and 300 horsepower 350 CID V-8 ($200.65).
- Turbo Hydra-Matic (M40 type) with 375/425 horsepower V-8 ($290.40); in all with other 396 CID V-8s ($221.80).
1970 Chevrolet Camaro Facts – Significant Options
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- Air conditioning ($380.25).
- AM push button radio ($61.10).
- AM/FM push button radio ($133.80).
- AM/FM radio with FM stereo ($239.10).
- Console ($94.80).
- Comfortron air conditioning ($463.45).
- Comfort-Tilt steering wheel ($46).
- Electro-Clear rear defroster ($41.70).
- Fingertip windshield wiper control ($19).
- Power door locks ($35.45).
- Power drum brakes ($41.15-$43.05).
- Power front disc brakes ($64.25-$65.65).
- Power steering ($89.55-$105.35).
- Power Strato Bucket seat ($121.15).
- Rear deck lid spoiler, on Camaro, standard with Z28 package ($32.65).
- Special instrumentation included tachometer, ammeter and temperature gauges.
- Standard rear defroster ($20.85-$29.20).
- Stereo tape, with AM radio ($194.85); with AM/FM radio and FM stereo ($372.85).
- Tinted glass ($24.83-$30).
- Vigilante light monitoring system ($26.35).
- Vinyl roof ($89.55).
- Wheel covers ($21).
1970 Chevrolet Camaro Downloads and Images
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1970 Chevrolet Camaro Production Figures
NOTE: Excludes 1969 Model Cars Sold in the 1970 Model Year
1970 Chevrolet Camaro Facts – Related Images
1970 Camaro Z28
Of the 124,899 Camaros built this year, 8,733 cars were equipped with the RPO Z28 option.
1970 Chevrolet Camaro SS
Of the 124,899 Camaros built this year, 12,476 cars were equipped with RPO Z27 Super Sport option and 27,136 cars with RPO Z22 Rally Sport option.
1970 Camaro Base Model
The 1970 Camaro total production of 124,889 included 27,136 cars with RPO Z22 Rally Sport equipment, 12,476 cars with RPO Z27 Super Sport equipment, 8,733 cars with RPO Z28 equipment. Only 12,566 were I-6 powered.