1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
The 1970 Chevelle has given us some of the hottest muscle car trims ever available. GM lifted a ban on engines over 400 cubic inches, and...
The 1970 Chevelle has given us some of the hottest muscle car trims ever available. GM lifted a ban on engines over 400 cubic inches, and Chevy responded by creating some monster cars.
Perhaps the best known is the 1970 Chevelle SS 454. A 4.25 x 4 inch bore and stroke in the 454-ci V8 made the ride powerful and quick. Buyers could opt for an LS5, which was rated at 360 horsepower, or the incredible LS6, which featured a 780-cfm Holley four-barrel carburetor and was rated at 450 horsepower at 5,600 rpm.
Only 3,773 SS 454s were produced in 1970, making them very valuable today. The remaining SSs were nothing to sniff at: The base engine was a 402-ci V8 rated at 350 horses. Despite having 402 ci, this trim was still tagged as the SS 396.
A total of 53,599 Chevy Chevelle SSs were produced in 1970.
What owners say
"The overall feedback about the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle is overwhelmingly positive. Owners rave about its incredible performance, especially the power of engines like the 396 and 454. Many appreciate its classic beauty and robust build quality. However, some drivers mention challenges like poor gas mileage and outdated technology, which can impact daily usability. Despite these drawbacks, the car's fun factor and iconic status as a muscle car make it a beloved choice for many."
great car will pass everything but a gas station own a bank to drive daily win the lottery to keep running parts are getting hard to find do not need to have computer knowledge to work on it pliers, screwdriver, and wire are needed to keep running to make it home
August 1, 2008This was one of my favourite cars. It had the SS396/375HP package, bored out to 413 with an Isky cam, Weiand manifold and a holley 750cfm carb. The trans was a Turbo 400 with a Hurst dual gate shifter, 12 bolt rear with 3.73 gears. 0-60 times were 5 seconds or less if you could get the tires to hook. If I could buy it back again I would.
September 19, 2008The 1970 Chevelle is a definite dream car. The car turns heads period. The rumble of the engine, sound of the exhaust - even just sitting at a red light - will get you more head nods and thumbs up than you would ever expect. The lines are clean on this car and even if the car were just primer colored people would stop to tell you how beautiful the car is.
July 28, 2009What owners say
great car will pass everything but a gas station own a bank to drive daily win the lottery to keep running parts are getting hard to find do not need to have computer knowledge to work on it pliers, screwdriver, and wire are needed to keep running to make it home
August 1, 2008This was one of my favourite cars. It had the SS396/375HP package, bored out to 413 with an Isky cam, Weiand manifold and a holley 750cfm carb. The trans was a Turbo 400 with a Hurst dual gate shifter, 12 bolt rear with 3.73 gears. 0-60 times were 5 seconds or less if you could get the tires to hook. If I could buy it back again I would.
September 19, 2008The 1970 Chevelle is a definite dream car. The car turns heads period. The rumble of the engine, sound of the exhaust - even just sitting at a red light - will get you more head nods and thumbs up than you would ever expect. The lines are clean on this car and even if the car were just primer colored people would stop to tell you how beautiful the car is.
July 28, 2009pure american muscle, with a 396 ci engine and muncie 4 speed. a real head turner. you don't drive this car for the gas mileage, you drive it fun. it's a pavment pounding beast, that burns rubber in all 4 gears. FYI i won this car in the cruisin the coast, make a wish raffle.
December 20, 2009What a beautiful car!!! the 396 and 454 power plants will both leave you speechless. This was a classic the second it cam off the essembly line.
April 5, 2008I loved this car. really, really loved it. If you have to ask, you wouldn't understand
January 10, 2008Whats not to like? Great performance,full frame suspension, styling sedate but very well done,4 speed,air conditioning I also own a Corvette C5 Vert and its every bit as fun to drive and own. I have kids and have a great musclecar with a rear seat for cruises,shows etc. Head turner absolutely everywhere. The 70 has it all. I also had a 69 SS Camaro 4 speed and the Chevelle is far superior. On a long trip the ride quality is fantastic. A garage is a must and the more you drive it the better it is! What is interesting is the ones that have 2 or 3 musclecars and keep their Chevelles the longest.
April 18, 2011One of the most desired body styles of its era, if not all time. Great power, gorgeous lines and a great build quality that has lasted almost 40 years. Just an all around classy car. Fits in anywhere from the drag strip to the showroom floor! The Chevelle is a must for any serious car collector! ^_^
August 18, 2008My first car was a 1970 SS 396. I was an amazing machine and I loved the power of that car.
March 10, 2008Performance: 307 V8 plus Powerglide was adequate, no tire-smoker. Build quality: Whatever came from the factory was solid, whatever was put together in the driveway was our own fault. Appearance: Had a '71 nose on a '70 body with primer on front clip. Ran nice but looked like a hooptie. Cost of ownership: Next to nothing thanks to a pile of spare parts left over from the reconstruction. Fun factor: It ran. For a 19-year-old, that was fun enough.
June 8, 2010
