1970 was the high mark for Chevelles. An 450 HP 454 V8 was available. Never again would this much power be built into these cars. The muscle car era was coming to an end.

1970 Chevelle Specs

Performance Statistics

Model 0-60 mph Quarter Mile Time Engine Source
1970 Chevelle SS LS6 5.5 sec 13.8 sec @ 98.5 mph 454ci/450hp MCR
1970 Chevelle SS LS5 6.0 sec 14.2 sec @ 100.0 mph 454ci/360hp MCR
1970 Chevelle SS396 8.1 sec 15.5 sec @ 90.0 mph  396ci/350hp Car Life
1970 Chevelle SS LS6 n/a 13.9 sec @ 100.3 mph 454ci/450hp MCR 12/95
1970 Chevelle SS454 n/a 13.6 sec @ 104.0 mph 450ci/450hp SSC
1970 Chevelle SS454 n/a 13.4 sec @ 108.2 mph 454ci/450hp Hot Rod
1970 Chevelle SS n/a 13.3 sec @ 107.0 mph 454ci/450hp MCR Feb/Mar 1996
1970 Chevelle LS6 n/a 13.2 sec @ 106.0 mph   Super Stock 5/70
1970 Chevelle SS454 n/a 13.1 sec @ 107.0 mph 454ci/450hp Car Craft

Production Numbers

Model Quantity Built
1970 Chevelle Malibu, convertible V6 381
1970 Chevelle Malibu, 4-door sedan V6 904
1970 Chevelle 300 Deluxe sedan, 4-door V6 4546
1970 Chevelle 300 Deluxe sedan, 4-door V8 5177
1970 Chevelle 300 Deluxe coupe, 2-door V6 6119
1970 Chevelle Malibu, convertible V8 7141
1970 Chevelle Malibu, 4-door sedan V6 7525
1970 Chevelle 300 Deluxe coupe, 2-door V8 8003
1970 Chevelle Malibu, 2-door coupe V6 12256
1970 Chevelle Malibu, 4-door sedan V8 20575
1970 Chevelle Malibu, 4-door sedan V8 37401
1970 Chevelle Monte Carlo, 2-door coupe V8 145975
1970 Chevelle Malibu, 2-door coupe V8 289622

Available Engines

Code Engine Size Fuel Horsepower Torque
I6 250ci 1x1bbl 155 hp @ 4200 rpm 235 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
V8 307ci 1x2bbl 200 hp @ 4600 rpm 300 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm
V8 350ci 1x2bbl 250 hp @ 4800 rpm 345 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
V8 350ci 1x4bbl 300 hp @ 4800 rpm 380 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
V8 402ci 1x4bbl 330 hp @ 4800 rpm 410 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
V8 402ci 1x4bbl 350 hp @ 5200 rpm 415 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm
V8 454ci 1x4bbl 360 hp @ 4400 rpm 500 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
V8 402ci 1x4bbl 375 hp @ 5600 rpm 415 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
V8 402ci 1x4bbl 375 hp @ 5600 rpm 415 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
V8 454ci 1x4bbl 450 hp @ 5600 rpm 500 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm