Generations and modifications
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Generations
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2017–2017
1 modification
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
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XTS AWD
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3.6 L | — | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive |
2016–2016
1 modification
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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XTS
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3.6 L | — | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive |
1982–1987 Fifth generation facelift
8 modifications · For 1982, Chevrolet updated the El Camino’s front-end styling and trim while keeping the same G-body foundation. This facelifted phase continued through the end of El Camino production after the 1987 model year.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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el camino pickup 2wd
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4.3 L | — | Automatic 3-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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el camino pickup 2wd
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5.0 L | — | Automatic 3-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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el camino pickup 2wd
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5.0 L | — | Automatic 3-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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el camino pickup 2wd
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3.8 L | — | Automatic 3-spd | 2-Wheel Drive | |
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el camino pickup 2wd
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3.8 L | — | Automatic 4-spd | 2-Wheel Drive | |
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el camino pickup 2wd
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5.7 L | — | Automatic 4-spd | 2-Wheel Drive | |
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el camino pickup 2wd
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5.0 L | — | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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el camino pickup 2wd
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4.3 L | — | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive |
1978–1981 Fifth generation
5 modifications · The fifth-generation El Camino debuted for 1978 on GM’s G-body platform as a smaller, downsized coupe utility. It carried the original G-body styling through 1981 before a facelifted version appeared for 1982.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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el camino 3.3l
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Gasoline · 3.3 L · 95 hp | 95 hp | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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el camino 3.8l
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Gasoline · 3.8 L · 110 hp | 110 hp | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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el camino 4.4l
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Gasoline · 4.4 L · 125 hp | 125 hp | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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el camino 5.0l
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Gasoline · 5.0 L · 155 hp | 155 hp | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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el camino 5.7l
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Gasoline · 5.7 L · 170 hp | 170 hp | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive |
1973–1977 Fourth generation
5 modifications · The fourth-generation El Camino arrived for 1973 with a larger body and updated styling tied to Chevrolet’s mid-size lineup. This version lasted through 1977 and was replaced by the downsized 1978 model.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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el camino 250
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Gasoline · 4.1 L · 100 hp | 100 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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el camino 350
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Gasoline · 5.7 L · 145 hp | 145 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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el camino 350 diesel
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Diesel · 5.7 L · 105 hp | 105 hp | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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el camino 400
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Gasoline · 6.6 L · 150 hp | 150 hp | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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el camino 454
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Gasoline · 7.4 L · 245 hp | 245 hp | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive |
1968–1972 Third generation
7 modifications · The third-generation El Camino launched for 1968 on Chevrolet’s intermediate-car architecture and adopted a larger, more muscular shape. It continued through 1972 before the next redesign arrived for 1973.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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chevrolet el camino pickup 250
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Gasoline · 4.1 L · 110 hp | 110 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet el camino pickup 307 v8
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Gasoline · 5.0 L · 200 hp | 200 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet el camino pickup 327 v8
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Gasoline · 5.4 L · 275 hp | 275 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet el camino pickup 350 v8
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Gasoline · 5.7 L · 175 hp | 175 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet el camino pickup 396 v8
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Gasoline · 6.5 L · 350 hp | 350 hp | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet el camino pickup 400 v8
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Gasoline · 6.6 L · 260 hp | 260 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet el camino pickup 402 v8
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Gasoline · 6.6 L · 240 hp | 240 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive |
1964–1967 Second generation
8 modifications · The second-generation El Camino returned in 1964 with a more integrated body and a longer, more carlike profile. It remained in production through 1967 before Chevrolet introduced a new redesign for 1968.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
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chevrolet el camino 194 cu in 6-cylinder
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Gasoline · 194.0 L · 120 hp | 120 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet el camino 230 cu in 6-cylinder
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Gasoline · 230.0 L · 140 hp | 140 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet el camino 283 cu in v8
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Gasoline · 283.0 L · 195 hp | 195 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet el camino 327 cu in v8
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Gasoline · 327.0 L · 250 hp | 250 hp | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet el camino 327 cu in v8 high output
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Gasoline · 327.0 L · 300 hp | 300 hp | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet el camino 327 cu in v8 l79
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Gasoline · 327.0 L · 350 hp | 350 hp | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet el camino 396 cu in v8
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Gasoline · 396.0 L · 325 hp | 325 hp | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet el camino 396 cu in v8 ss
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Gasoline · 396.0 L · 360 hp | 360 hp | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive |
1959–1960 First generation
3 modifications · The original Chevrolet El Camino debuted for 1959 as a car-based pickup derived from Chevrolet passenger-car hardware. It was built for two model years before being replaced by a redesigned second generation for 1964.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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chevrolet el camino pickup 235
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Gasoline · 3.9 L · 135 hp | 135 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet el camino pickup 283
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Gasoline · 4.6 L · 185 hp | 185 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet el camino pickup 348
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Gasoline · 5.7 L · 315 hp | 315 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive |
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