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1967 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 2-Dr. Sedan

This V8-equipped Chevelle 300 provided affordable performance potential in the base-trim mid-size. The optional V8 offered buyers more power while maintaining the economical 300 price point.
132117Z160220
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sedan
Body
Fremont, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1967 Chevrolet Chevelle 300

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 3211 Chevelle 300
Year Code 7 1967
Plant Code Z Fremont, CA
Serial Number 160220 Unit #160220

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle 300
Year1967
Body Style2-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.

Engine 230 cu.in. I6
Horsepower140 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement230 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-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
Horsepower275 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine 350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower300 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower325 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower350 HP @ 5200 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower375 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-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
Main Bearings5
Horsepower195@4600
Rated HP48.05
Cylinders8
Compression9.25
Valve LiftersHydraulic
BlockCast alloy iron
Torque285@2400
Displacement283

Dimensions

Production4800
Width75
Wheelbase115
Length197
Height54.1
Rear Tread58

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Gears3
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
3rd Gear Ratio1
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.85
Reverse Ratio2.95

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Tire Size7.35 x 14

Brakes

Brake Drum Size9.5
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 15 Quarts
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12

Equipment

EquipmentPower brakes, Speed control device, 327 cu. in. V8 engine, 396 cu. in. V8 engine, Front disc rear drum brakes, Power steering, Powerglide automatic transmission, Air conditioning, Radio

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Bolero Red, Butternut Yellow, Capri Cream, Deepwater Blue Metallic, Emerald Turquoise Metallic, Ermine White, Granada Gold Metallic, Madeira Maroon Metallic, Marina Blue Metallic, Mountain Green Metallic, Nantucket Blue Metallic, Royal Plum Metallic, Sierra Fawn Metallic, Tahoe Turquoise Metallic, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available

Pricing

MSRP$2326.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3

Body

Doors2
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.