| ENGINE | Standard | Optional |
| (RPO L48) | (RPO L82) |
| Type | V-8, 90-degree overhead valve |
| Block | Cast iron block |
| Displacement | 350 cid (5.7L) | 350 cid (5.7L) |
| Bore & stroke | 4.00 x 3.48" | 4.00 x 3.48" |
| Compression ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Brake horsepower | 195 @ 4,000 | 225 @ 5,200 |
| Torque | 285 lb-ft @ 3,200 | 270 lb-ft @ 3,600 |
| Main bearings | Five |
| Valve lifters | Hydraulic |
| Fuel supply | Rochester M4MC | Rochester M4MC |
| Body Style | Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 98” (2.489 m) |
| Overall length | 185.2” (4.704 m) |
| Overall width | 69” (1.753 m) |
| Overall height | 48” (1.219 m) |
| Ground Clearance | 4.5” (11.4 cm) |
| Front tread | 58.7” (1.491 m) |
| Rear tread | 59.5” (1.511 m) |
| Wheel size | 15 x 8” |
| Tires | P225/70R-15 SBR (steel-belted radial) |
| Posi-traction | Standard |
| Steering | Recirculating ball |
| Front suspension | Independent, unequal-length control arms with ball joints, coil springs, and stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent, trailing link, transverse semi-elliptic leaf springs |
| Brakes | Hydraulic, vented four-wheel discs; 11.75” diameter, single calipers |
| Ignition | HEI electronic |
| Body construction | Separate fiberglass body and box-type ladder frame with cross-members |
| Fuel tank | 24 U.S. gal (20 imp. gal) (91L) |
TransmissionsStandard Wide Ratio Manual TransmissionRatios 1st = 2.85:1 2nd = 2.02:1 3rd = 1.35:1 4th = 1.00:1 Rev = 2.85:1 Final drive ratio: 3.36:1 Optional Close Ratio Manual Transmission
Ratios 1st = 2.43:1 2nd = 1.61:1 3rd = 1.23:1 4th = 1.00:1 Rev = 2.35:1 Final drive ratio: 3.36:1
Optional Three-Speed Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission
Ratios 1st = 2.52:1 2nd = 1.52:1 3rd = 1.00:1 Rev = 1.93:1 Final drive ratio: 3.55:1
Options and AccessoriesRPO A31 Electric power windows - $141 RPO CC1 Removable glass roof panels - $365 RPO C49 Rear window defogger - $102 RPO C60 Air conditioning - $635 RPO D35 Sport mirrors - $45 RPO FE7 Gymkhana suspension - $49 RPO F51 Heavy-duty shock absorbers - $33 RPO G95 Highway ratio rear axle - $19RPO K30 Cruise control - $113 RPO L82 350-cid 225hp V-8 - $565RPO MM4 Four-speed manual transmission (no-cost option) RPO M21 Four-speed manual close-ratio transmission (no-cost option) RPO MX1 Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission (no-cost option) RPO N37 Tilt-telescopic steering column - $190 RPO QGR P255/70R-15 Raised-white-letter steel-belted radial tires - $54 RPO QBS P255/60R-15 White Aramid BR tires - $226.20 RPO U58 AM/FM stereo radio - $90 RPO UM2 AM-FM stereo radio with eight-track tape system - $228 RPO UN3 AM-FM stereo radio with cassette - $234RPO UP6 AM-FM stereo radio with CB system and power antenna - $439 RPO U75 Power antenna - $52 RPO U81 Dual rear speakers - $52 RPO UA1 Heavy-duty battery - $21 RPO ZN1 Trailering package - $98 RPO ZQ2 Power windows and door locks - $272 RPO ZX2 Convenience group - $84