Engine profile

1980 GMC Caballero engine family

Chevrolet V6 and small-block V8, or California Buick V6 · 229 cubic inches · GMC

Engines and Induction summarized from reviewed factory and marque references. 1980 GMC Caballero

Engine Summary

1980 RPO LC3 229 V61980 RPO L39 267 V81980 RPO LG4 305 V81980 RPO LD5 231 V6

Identification reference

Source-backed component numbers, codes, stampings, and application notes.

Value: 231 cu in; two-barrel; 110 net hp at 3,800 rpm and 190 lb-ft at 1,600 rpm
Application: California-only; automatic only
Type: carburetor / specification
Car pages: 1980 GMC Caballero

Value: 267 cu in; two-barrel; 120 net hp at 3,600 rpm and 215 lb-ft at 2,000 rpm
Application: Optional outside California; automatic only
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1980 GMC Caballero

Value: 229 cu in; two-barrel; 115 net hp at 4,000 rpm and 175 lb-ft at 2,000 rpm
Application: Standard outside California; three-speed manual or automatic
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1980 GMC Caballero

Value: 305 cu in; four-barrel; 155 net hp at 4,000 rpm and 240 lb-ft at 1,600 rpm outside California
Application: Optional; four-speed manual or automatic outside California, automatic only in California
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1980 GMC Caballero

1 linked car page.

Two-door, three-passenger coupe utility with a double-wall pickup box

Three-passenger coupe utility on a 117.1-inch wheelbase

GMC Truck & Coach Division via Dezo's Garage 1980 GMC Caballero factory brochure