Therefore, there's no single answer to "engine specifications". To give you a complete picture, you'd need to specify which engine was *actually* in a particular 1983 El Camino SS. You'd find this information on the vehicle's build sheet (if it still exists) or the vehicle identification number (VIN) decoding.
However, here's what we *can* say about likely engine options and their general specifications (horsepower and torque figures vary slightly depending on the source and exact configuration):
* Most Common: 5.0L (305 CID) Small-Block V8: This was typically around 150-165 horsepower.
* Other Possible V8s: While less common in SS trims, other V8s might have been optioned, such as a smaller displacement V8. However, the 305 was the typical performance choice for the SS.
* Possible V6: A smaller displacement V6 engine was also available in 1983 El Caminos, but significantly less likely in an SS model.
To get the exact engine specifications for a *specific* 1983 El Camino SS, you need more information about that particular vehicle.
