This 6.6 MT (255 hp) engine was fitted in the 5 generation Cabriolet, which was produced by Chevrolet from 1971 to . In addition to this engine, 9 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 29.4litre |
|---|---|
| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 16.7litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 24.4litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 90.9litre |
| Cruising range | from 310 to 540km |
| Fuel | 92 RON |
| Top speed | 171km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 11.5second |
| Displacement | 6555cm3 |
|---|---|
| Engine power | 255bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 4 400RPM |
| Maximum torque | 529Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 2400RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | V-type |
| Injection type | Carburetor |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Bore | 104.8mm |
| Stroke | 95.5mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Number of gears | 3 |
| Drive wheels | Rear-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 13.8m |
| Seats | 5 |
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| Length | 5507mm |
| Width | 1767mm |
| Height | 1356mm |
| Wheelbase | 3086mm |
| Front track | 1628mm |
| Rear track | 1626mm |
| Ground clearance | 152mm |
| Kerb weight | 1835kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 490litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 490litre |
| Body type | Cabriolet |
| Front suspension | Independent, Spring |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Solid axle, A-shaped lever, Dampers, Helical springs |
| Front brakes | Drum |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| City | 35.3 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 20 litres / 100km |
| Average | 29.3 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.