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1970 Chevrolet Caprice Kingswood Estate Station Wagon 2-seat

The 1970 Caprice Kingswood Estate Station Wagon 2-seat was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $3753. 92,000 produced.
Confidence 95%
166360J210692
Station Wagon 2-seat
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Muscle Car Era
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1970 Chevrolet Caprice Kingswood Estate

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 6636 Caprice Kingswood Estate
Year Code 0 1970
Plant Code J Unknown Plant
Serial Number 210692 Unit #210692

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelCaprice Kingswood Estate
Year1970
Body StyleStation Wagon 2-seat
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
Bands3.8 & 3.85
Rated HP46.2
Cylinders8
Compression9.0
Displacement350
BlockCast alloy iron
Main Bearings5
Torque345@2800
Horsepower250@4800
Valve LiftersHydraulic

Dimensions

Production92000
Weight4262
Wheelbase119
Width79.6
Front Tread63.4
Rear Tread63.3
Height56.2
Length216.7

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio3.75
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.36
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Reverse Ratio2.63
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.54
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3
2nd Gear Ratio1.5

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Tire SizeH78 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
ExhaustSingle
RadiatorTube and center
IgnitionDistributor and coil
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 15 Quarts
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular

Equipment

EquipmentFront disc rear drum brakes, Air conditioning, Radio, Power brakes, Power seats, Power steering, Power windows, 454 cu. in. V8 engine, 400 cu. in. V8 engine, Powerglide automatic transmission

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$3753.00

Body

Doors4
Seating6

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.