QuestionHi Brad,
I've had a few old cars in my day and I know how many cubic inches the motors were in those cars,but I never did find out the factory horse power of the motors.Can you tell me the HP ratings of these motors? 1955 Cadillac,331cuin ,1955 Ford,292cuin ,1964 Grand prix pontiac 389cuin, 1969 Camero,427cuin, 1979 Camero z28 350cuin and last 1966 chevy super sport 283cuin.I would really appreciate any help. Thank you, John.
Answer1955 Cadillac,331cuin 250 HP for the passenger cars and the Eldorardo was 270 hp.
1955 Ford,292cuin The 292 was the Thunderbird engine and the standard transmission cars were 193 hp and with automatic 198 hp.
1964 Grand prix pontiac 389cuin 296 hp with a 2 barrel carburetor and either 303 with the 4 barrel and 330 with the three 2 barrel carburetors.
1969 Camero,427cuin. There are three diffent hp's listed, 335, 390, and 400.
1979 Camero z28 350cuin 175 hp.
1966 chevy super sport 283cuin 220 hp with a 4 barrel carburetor.
