From a marketing standpoint, though, the '396' was retained – please raise your hand if you (or someone you know) would have been impressed by a 'Chevelle ... on a classic muscle car.

The 1970 Chevelle SS 454 is the pinnacle of design and, when equipped with the 454ci LS6 V-8, the peak of performance for the ultimate classic era GM muscle car. The Chevelle got a major overhaul ...