GMC Sprint

GMC Sprint / Caballero
1974 GMC Sprint
Overview
Manufacturer	GMC (General Motors)
Model years	1971-1977 GMC Sprint 1978–1987 GMC Caballero
Body and chassis
Class	Coupe utility pickup
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive

First generation Sprint
1971 GMC Sprint
Overview
Production	1970–1972
Model years	1971–1972
Assembly	Arlington, Texas, United States Atlanta, Georgia, United States Baltimore, Maryland, United States Flint, Michigan, United States Fremont, California, United States Kansas City, Missouri, United States Van Nuys, California, United States Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Body and chassis
Platform	A-body
Related	Chevrolet El Camino, Chevrolet Chevelle
Powertrain
Engine	250 cu in (4.1 L) I6 307 cu in (5.0 L) V8 350 cu in (5.7 L) V8 396 cu in (6.5 L) V8 454 cu in (7.4 L) V8
Transmission	3-speed automatic 3-speed manual 4-speed manual

Second generation Sprint
1974 GMC Sprint
Overview
Production	1972–1977
Model years	1973–1977
Assembly	Baltimore, United States Doraville, United States Leeds, Missouri, United States Arlington, United States Fremont, United States Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Body and chassis
Platform	A-bodypickup
Related	Chevrolet El Camino Chevrolet Chevelle
Powertrain
Engine	250 cu in (4.1 L) I6 305 cu in (5.0 L) V8 350 cu in (5.7 L) V8 400 cu in (6.6 L) V8 454 cu in (7.4 L) V8
Transmission	3-speed automatic

GMC Caballero
1980 GMC Caballero
Overview
Production	1977–1987
Model years	1978–1987
Assembly	Baltimore, Maryland, United States Doraville, Georgia, United States Leeds, Missouri, United States Arlington, Texas, United States Fremont, California, United States Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Ramos Arizpe, Mexico
Body and chassis
Platform	A-body (1978-1981) G-body (1982-1987)
Related	Chevrolet El Camino Chevrolet Malibu
Powertrain
Engine	3.8 L (229 cu in) Chevrolet V6 3.8 L (231 cu in) Buick V6 4.3 L (262 cu in) Chevrolet V6 4.4 L (267 cu in) Small-Block V8 5.0 L (305 cu in) Small-Block V8 5.7 L (350 cu in) Small-Block V8
Dimensions
Wheelbase	108 in (2,743 mm)

The GMC Sprint is a coupe utility/pickup that was produced by GMC for the 1971–1977 model years. The Sprint was renamed Caballero for the 1978 model year and was produced through 1987. The rear-wheel-drive car based pickups were sold by GMC Truck dealers mainly in the United States and Canada. The Sprint/Caballero is GMC's version of the Chevrolet El Camino. Trim designations, emblems, and wheel trim differentiate the GMC from the Chevrolet. The GM A platform was downsized for 1978. In 1982, the vehicle became the G platform as the A platform switched to front-wheel drive.

In 1971 GMC began producing the GMC Sprint, their version of the Chevrolet El Camino. This light-duty pickup truck was identical to the El Camino except for nameplates, and the chassis for both cars was based on the Chevrolet Chevelle station wagon/4-door sedan wheelbase. Sprint's first year was also the first year for mandated lower-octane unleaded fuel which necessitated a reduction in engine compression, and GM's A.I.R. system, a "smog pump", was added to control tailpipe emissions. Power and performance suffered. 1972 was the last year for the third generation El Camino, resulting in a two-year generation for Sprint. For 1972, little changed but still lower power outputs. Engine offerings for 1971–72 included the 250 cubic-inch OHV inline Six, small block V8s of 307 and 350 cubic inches; and big block V8s of 402 and 454 cubic-inch displacements. Horsepower ratings of those engines for 1971 ranged from 145 for the six to 365 for the 454—all in gross figures. For 1972, horsepower measurements were switched to the "net" figures as installed in a vehicle with all accessories and emission controllers hooked up—this change brought the horsepower ratings for 1972 down to a range from 110 horsepower (82 kW) for the six to 270 for the 454 V8. The Sprint shared exterior and interior trims with the Chevelle Malibu and El Camino including cloth and vinyl or all-vinyl bench seats and deep twist carpeting. All-vinyl Strato bucket seats and center console were optional.