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The Chevrolet El Camino, a car-based small pickup truck built by Chevrolet in the United States, was produced in response to the success of the rival Ford Ranchero.1 1959-1960: 1st generation
The first El Camino was produced for the 1959 model year (2 years after the Ranchero) and was based on that year's bewinged Chevrolet Impala. 22,246 were built. 1960's model tracked the changes on the Impala, with an extensive restyling. Sales were a little down at 14,163 and Chevrolet decided to discontinue the model.
2 1964-1967: 2nd generation
Four years later, with Ford's Ranchero still selling well, Chevrolet reincarnated the El Camino, based on the new Chevrolet Chevelle platform. That 1964 model was basically identical to the Chevelle forward of the B-pillar s, but Chevrolet considered the vehicle a practical, utility model and the Chevelle's most powerful engines were not available.
1965 saw the availability of performance versions of the 327 in³ (5.4 L) engine, adding up to 100 bhp (75 kW), while 1966 brought a new 396 in³ (6.5 L) engine. The El Camino followed the Chevelle's styling update for 1967, with a new grille, front bumper, and trim. Air shocks were introduced, allowing the driver to compensate for a load.
3 1968-1972: 3rd generation
1968 introduced a longer El Camino, based on the station wagonA station wagon ( United States usage), wagon ( Australian usage) or estate car ( United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. The first station wagons were a product of the age of train travel./4-door sedan wheelbase. A new, high performance Super Sport SS396 version was launched, alongside the Chevelle version. 1969For other uses, see Number 1969. For the movie, see 1969 (movie). Events January January 1 Australian media baron Rupert Murdoch purchases the largest selling British Sunday newspaper The News Of The World January 5 The Derry Riots leave over 100 people i's models were largely similar, but 1970Events January events January 1 Construction begins on Arcosanti, by Paolo Soleri, in Mayer, Arizona, located 65, miles north of Phoenix, Arizona. January 1 Unix epoch at 00:00:00 UTC. January 12 Biafra capitulates, ending the Nigerian civil war. January saw the availability of a new, enlarged 402 in³ (6.6 L) V8See also V8 (beverage A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. Overview The V8 is a very common configuration for large automobile engines. V8 engines are rarely less than 3 litres in displacement and in automobile use have gone up to 8. 5 litres o replacing the 396, and Chevrolet's newest, largest engine, of 454 in³ (7.4 L), the LS6 version of which delivered 450 bhp (336 kW) and 500 lb.ft (678 Nm) of torque, giving a stock El Camino SS454 with that engine a quarter mile time of 13.44 seconds.
19711971 is a common year starting on Friday (click for link to calendar). Events January January 1 British divorce Reform Act comes into force January 2 66 die in stairway crush at Rangers v Celtic football match, Glasgow, Scotland. See Ibrox disaster. Janua's model saw reduced power and performance, along with the rest of Chevrolet's line, as lower-octane unleaded fuel was mandated, and emissions controls began to be felt. Single headlights replaced double for '71, and the grille came now to a point. Little changed but still lower power outputs for 19721972 is a leap year starting on Saturday (click link for calendar). Events January events January 2 the Pierre Hotel Heist Six men rob the safety deposit boxes of the Pierre Hotel in New York City. Loot is at least $4 million January 5 President of the Un.
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