* Small-block V8s: These ranged from a relatively small 305 cubic inch (5.0L) engine to larger options.
* Big-block V8s: Larger displacement V8s were also available, though less common by 1979. The 400 cubic inch (6.6L) was a possibility.
* Inline-6: A smaller, fuel-efficient inline-6 cylinder engine was also offered.
To know the specific engine size of a *particular* 1979 El Camino, you would need to check the vehicle's identification number (VIN) or the engine itself. The engine size will be stamped on the engine block.
