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  1. There were three 396 engines available for the SS model, and the first two (which were rated at 325 and 350 horsepower) were carryovers from the previous year. But the modified 396 at the top of the line provided 375 horsepower, the most ever available in an El Camino.

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  3. Q: What engines did the 1968 Chevrolet El Camino have? A: The 1968 Chevrolet El Camino had the following engine options: V 8 (6489 cc | 396.0 cu in. | 6.5 L.) with 325 HP (239.2 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 410 Ft-Lbs (556 NM) @ 3200 RPM

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    1968 This was the first year of the SS package on the El Camino, and it was only available with big-blocks. Three different flavors of the 396 V-8 were offered, with horsepower ratings at 325, 350, and 375. This was the only year the SS was its own separate model, known as the SS-396. If the VIN doesn't end in an 8, it's a fake. 1970 Chevy's massiv...

    1970 Malibu 400:Other than the SS models, El Caminos had yet to reach the sticker-laden silliness of later generations. (Royal Knight and Conquista, anyone?) But the Malibu 400 package, beginning in 1970, served as an introduction for the new 402 LS3 engine. Essentially a 396 engine overbored to .030 inch, the Malibu 400 was unusual as it was the f...

    What's Hot El Caminos are usually half the value of Chevelles, and interchangeability is excellent. Any part you need, somebody probably still makes it. What's Not Many have been beaten up like the trucks they are. Finding one that hasn't been painted flat black or isn't missing pipes can prove a challenge. Hot Tip The SS Package came with everythi...

    Clubs 1. National El Camino Owner's Association;elcaminocentral.com 2. Team Chevelle;chevelles.com Books 1. "El Camino byChevrolet," Mike Mueller 2. "El Camino and SS Muscle Portfolio, 1959-1987," R.M. Clarke 3. "Chevrolet El Camino Photo History: Including GMC Sprint & Caballero," Monty Montgomery Parts and Goodies Original Parts Group, 1. 800/243...

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  4. The LS6 454 CID engine, rated at 450 hp (336 kW) and 500 lb⋅ft (678 N⋅m) of torque, gave the El Camino 1/4-mile times in the upper 13-second range at around 106 mph (171 km/h). [ citation needed ]

  5. Nov 12, 2020 · Believe it or not, the 1968 El Camino had the highest horsepower engine available of any car at the time, increasing both its popularity and its desirability. While previous models of the El Camino only sold 35,000 units, the 1968 model sold nearly 42,000 units, breaking a new record for El Camino sales.

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  7. Jan 17, 2024 · Under the hood, the '68 El Camino could be equipped with a range of engines, including a robust V8 that propelled it to impressive speeds for a utility vehicle. The SS version, with its 396-cubic-inch big-block V8, could sprint from 0-60 mph in under 7 seconds—a remarkable feat at the time.