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1970 Chevrolet Biscayne Sedan

The 1970 Biscayne 8 Sedan was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $2898. 35,400 produced.
1546902123920
V8
Engine
Sedan
Body
St. Therese, Que., CAN
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1970 Chevrolet Biscayne

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 5469 Biscayne
Year Code 0 1970
Plant Code 2 St. Therese, Que., CAN
Serial Number 123920 Unit #123920

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelBiscayne
Year1970
Body StyleSedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.

Engine 250 cu.in. I6
Horsepower155 HP @ 4200 RPM HP
Displacement250 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower250 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.0:1
Engine 350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower300 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 402 cu.in. V8
Horsepower330 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement402 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 454 cu.in. V8
Horsepower345 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement454 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 454 cu.in. V8
Horsepower390 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement454 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1

About This Decode

This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)

Specifications

Engine

CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke10 inches
Torque345@2800
Main Bearings5
Cylinders8
Compression9.0
Rated HP46.2
Horsepower250@4800
BlockCast alloy iron
Bands3.8 & 3.85
Displacement350
Valve LiftersHydraulic

Dimensions

Production35400
Weight3706
Width79.6
Wheelbase119
Front Tread63.4
Height55.5
Length215.9
Rear Tread63.3

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio3.75
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Reverse Ratio2.63
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.54
2nd Gear Ratio1.5
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeF78 x 15

Brakes

Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity25
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
Cooling11 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump

Equipment

EquipmentFront disc rear drum brakes, Power brakes, Power steering, Powerglide automatic transmission, Air conditioning, Radio

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Astro Blue Metallic, Autumn Gold Metallic, Black Cherry Metallic, Camaro Gold Metallic, Champagne Gold Metallic, Citrus Green Metallic, Classic Copper Metallic, Classic White, Cortez Silver Metallic, Cranberry Red, Desert Sand Metallic, Fathom Blue Metallic, Forest Green Metallic, Gobi Beige, Green Mist Metallic, Misty Turquoise Metallic, Mulsanne Blue Metallic, Shadow Gray Metallic, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available

Pricing

MSRP$2898.00

Body

Seating6
Doors4

Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.