1982 Chevrolet El Camino Base
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Photo: 1978 Chevrolet El Camino Conquista, front left (Cruisin' the River Lowellville Car Show, July 10th, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Chevrolet El Camino declared manufactured 1978 first registered UK December 1980 5000cc per dvla by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1980 Chevrolet El Camino 5.0 V8 by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Chevrolet El Camino en Garde by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1979 Chevrolet El Camino Royal Knight, rear right, 07-19-2025 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the fifth generation (1978–1987); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: 1978 Chevrolet El Camino Conquista, front left (Cruisin' the River Lowellville Car Show, July 10th, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet El Camino declared manufactured 1978 first registered UK December 1980 5000cc per dvla by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1980 Chevrolet El Camino 5.0 V8 by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet El Camino en Garde by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1979 Chevrolet El Camino Royal Knight, rear right, 07-19-2025 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1982 Chevrolet El Camino Base is a 110-hp 3.8-liter V6 with a 3-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $8,383 MSRP.
It makes 110 horsepower at 4,200 rpm and 170 lb-ft of torque at 2000 rpm.
The El Camino measures 201.0 inches long on a 117.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,197 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $8,383 ($28,233 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.8L Chevrolet 90-degree V6 (229 CID, RPO LC3) |
| Displacement | 3.8 L |
| Horsepower | 110 hp @ 4,200 rpm |
| Torque | 170 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cyl (pushrod) |
| Bore and Stroke | 3.736 x 3.48 in (94.9 x 88.4 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 |
| Injection Type | 2-bbl Rochester Dualjet (E2ME) carburetor, GM Computer Command Control |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed Manual |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 201 in |
| Width | 71 in |
| Height | 53 in |
| Wheelbase | 117 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,197 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37 in |
| Legroom Front | 42 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1982 Chevrolet El Camino Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1982 Chevrolet El Camino.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.