1978 Chevrolet El Camino 2-Door Sedan Pickup
The 1978 (downsized) Chevrolet El Camino (1AW80); Conquista/SS are option packages.
Confidence
95%
1W80L8K571853
350 cu.in. V8 170 HP (L)
Engine
2-Door Sedan Pickup
Body
Leeds (Kansas City), MO
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
Source: GM Passenger VIN System cards; Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1978 Chevrolet El Camino
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | W80 | El Camino |
| Engine Code | L | 350 cu.in. V8 170 HP (L) |
| Year Code | 8 | 1978 |
| Plant Code | K | Leeds (Kansas City), MO |
| Serial Number | 571853 | Unit #571853 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelEl Camino
Year1978
Body Style2-Door Sedan Pickup
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine350 cu.in. V8 170 HP (L)
Cylinders8
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Horsepower170 HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor4-barrel
Assembly PlantLeeds (Kansas City), MO
Plant CodeK
Pattern SourceGM