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Chevrolet El Camino Pickup

Fifth generation

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.

1978–1981 U.S. market
Production 1978–1981
Body code Not verified
Body styles coupe utility
Modifications 5
Modification Engine Power Transmission Drive Years  
el camino 3.3l
1979–1979
Gasoline · 3.3 L · 95 hp 3-speed automatic Rear-wheel drive 95 1979–1979 View details
el camino 3.8l
1981–1981
Gasoline · 3.8 L · 110 hp 3-speed automatic Rear-wheel drive 110 1981–1981 View details
el camino 4.4l
1981–1981
Gasoline · 4.4 L · 125 hp 3-speed automatic Rear-wheel drive 125 1981–1981 View details
el camino 5.0l
1981–1981
Gasoline · 5.0 L · 155 hp 3-speed automatic Rear-wheel drive 155 1981–1981 View details
el camino 5.7l
1981–1981
Gasoline · 5.7 L · 170 hp 3-speed automatic Rear-wheel drive 170 1981–1981 View details