 Most of the engine and drivetrain components were carried over from 1969, with the exception of the six-cylinder — the base engine was now the six, rated at .The 1970 Camaro SS 396 had the L78 rated at .Starting in 1970, the big block V8s (nominally ) actually displaced , yet Chevrolet chose to retain the 396 badges, equipped with a single 4-barrel Holley carburetor that produced at 5,600 rpm and at 3,600 rpm of torque.