The 1980 Chevrolet El Camino, the latest model year on record, is 198.4″ long, 70.9″ wide and 52.8″ tall on a 115.4″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,591 lb. At 16.5 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.5 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Chevrolet El Camino generation, measured
The biggest change in length came in 1973, when the new car was 6.3″ longer than the 1972 one. The biggest change in weight came in 1978: 454 lb lighter than before.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 203.5″ | 74″ | 53.5″ | 114.2″ | — |
| 1973–1977 | 209.8″ | 75.2″ | 52.8″ | 114.2″ | 3,558 lb |
| 1978–1980 | 198.4″ | 70.9″ | 52.8″ | 115.4″ | 3,104 lb |
El Camino year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 198.4″ | 70.9″ | 115.4″ | 1 | |
| 1979 | 198.4″ | 70.9″ | 115.4″ | 1 | |
| 1978 | 198.4″ | 70.9″ | 115.4″ | 1 | |
| 1977 | 209.8″ | 75.6″ | 114.2″ | 1 | |
| 1976 | 209.8″ | 75.6″ | 114.2″ | 1 | |
| 1974 | 212.6″ | 75.6″ | 114.2″ | 1 | |
| 1973 | 209.8″ | 75.2″ | 114.2″ | 1 | |
| 1972 | 203.5″ | 74″ | 114.2″ | 1 |
Will a El Camino fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 16.5 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 16.5 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.9 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Among the 821 cars within 10″ of its length, the El Camino is narrower than 83%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 821 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 70.9″ | 74.4″ | −3.5″ |
| Wheelbase | 115.4″ | 114.6″ | +0.8″ |
| Curb weight | 3,591 lb | 4,180 lb | −589 lb |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1980 El Camino bigger than the 1979?
About the same length: the 1980 model is the same length and 485 lb heavier.
Which El Camino years share the same body?
By our measurements the body changed in 1973 and 1978. Model years inside each range, such as 1978–1980, share the same dimensions; the boundaries are estimated from changes in size.
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