Produced for three generations between 1963 and 1977, the Chevelle brought a lot of success for Chevy, with the Bow Tie brand selling a broad range of body styles and powertrain configurations over the years. Now, we’re watching as this 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 396 heads down the 1320 alongside a 1969 Dodge Dart 340.
Once again coming to us from the Cars And Zebras YouTube channel, this drag racing video incorporates everything you’d expect – specs, stats, high-definition walkaround footage, racing action, and of course, plenty of C&Z’s patented humor throughout.
Let’s dive straight into the specs, starting with the 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS. Under the hood is the L34 396 V8 engine, the base engine for that model year, rated at 350 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 415 pound-feet of torque at 3,400 rpm, with a compression ratio of 10.25:1. This particular example has a four-speed manual transmission, while 3.31 rear gears put it all down. Curb weight with driver is a relatively portly 3,966 pounds.
Sounds great, but what about the competition? Idling in the other lane is a 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340, which is arriving with a 340 cubic-inch V8 engine with a compression ratio of 10.5:1, topped by a four-barrel carb. Output straight from the factory was rated at 275 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 340 pound-feet of torque at 3,200 rpm, with muscle routed rearwards through a three-speed automatic transmission and 3.55 rear gears. Curb weight comes in at a relatively feathery 3,434 pounds with the driver onboard.
So then – the Chevelle SS has the power advantage, but the Dodge Dart has the weight advantage. To complicate things even further, both vehicles compete in the Factory Stock drag racing class, which actually permits limited modifications, making the outcome of this race less-than certain.
Which muscle machine will come out on top? Hit play to find out for yourself:
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Comments
Cars and Jackazz is at it with the annoying kid again..
You realize you can either mute or just watch the drag races, right boomer?
Sure, MillenniumLBG578c$# but I actually want to hear the car specs
They’re clearly on the screen, so no need for volume. You’re just another crybaby who has never been to a drag strip, and you’re the exact reason why this sport is dying.
Seems like you like to whine at my post talking about crying, too funny. Tell me again If I don’t want to hear the idiot announcer somehow equals to drag racing dying?..
You are so ignorant it’s laughable. Your original post proves what an a-hole you are, and people like you are the reason this sport can’t attract any new interest. A-holes = no one likes you = this sport is dead….simple enough for you now?
Oh, it’s a late reply but that’s how insignificant you are, can you prove your boyfriend talking on the video equals dead drag racing or you into a different “drag”?.
Oh look, Guestt is a closeted h0m0…. What a surprise… Don’t get so offended, cupcake.
Bruh, it’s just an internet troll.
Are you looking for closet Hom0s?, keep it moving f@gg0t..
Put someone in the Chevelle who knows how to drive, not drag race, DRIVE, and it isn’t a contest.
Best 2 of 3 only takes 2 races.
Here we go….another couch drag racing professional 👆
Actually fellas; replace the return springs on the carb.’s & (4 the present times) replace the guy’s w/robots & their reactions will be the same. According to the numbers; brand stereotyping aside; the race would have been reversed.