1960 Chevrolet Impala 4-Dr. Sta. Wagon
The V8 Impala wagon combined premium features with V8 performance for families who wanted luxury and utility.
Confidence
95%
01835G134210
8 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sta. Wagon
Body
Framingham, MA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1960 Chevrolet Impala
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 0 | 1960 |
| Model Code | 1835 | Impala |
| Plant Code | G | Framingham, MA |
| Serial Number | 134210 | Unit #134210 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelImpala
Year1960
Body Style4-Dr. Sta. Wagon
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Available Engine Options
Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.
Engine
235 cu.in. I6
Horsepower135 HP @ 4000 RPM HP
Displacement235 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.25:1
Engine
283 cu.in. V8
Horsepower170 HP @ 4200 RPM HP
Displacement283 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine
283 cu.in. V8
Horsepower195 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement283 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.25:1
Engine
327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower250 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine
409 cu.in. V8
Horsepower340 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement409 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine
409 cu.in. V8
Horsepower400 HP @ 5000 RPM HP
Displacement409 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2x4-barrel
Compression11.0:1
About This Decode
This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)
Specifications
Engine
CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke10 inches
Displacement283.04
Rated HP48.05
Cylinders8
Compression8.5
Horsepower170@4200
Main Bearings5
Torque275@2200
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Dimensions
Production198066
Weight3960
Width80
Wheelbase119
Length210.8
Front Tread60.3
Rear Tread59.3
Height56.3
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio4
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.36
Steering GearSemi-reversible recirculating ball
1st Gear Ratio2.47
Reverse Ratio2.80
2nd Gear Ratio1.53
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size8 x 14
Brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTube and center
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle with crossover
Battery12
Cooling16.5 Quarts, Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
Equipment348 cu. in. V8 engine, Turboglide automatic transmission, Power brakes, Power seats, Power steering, Air conditioning, Powerglide automatic transmission, Flightomatic automatic transmission, Power windows
Colors
Exterior ColorsCascade Green Metallic, Crocus Cream, Ermine White, Fawn Beige, Horizon Blue Metallic, Jade Green Metallic, Roman Red, Royal Blue Metallic, Sateen Silver Metallic, Shadow Gray Metallic, Suntan Copper Metallic, Tasco Turquoise Metallic
Pricing
MSRP$2739.00
Other
B&s 3 7/8 & 3
Body
Doors4
Seating6
Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.