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1964 Chevrolet Impala SS 2-Dr. Sport Coupe

The Impala SS dressed Chevrolet's full-size hardtop in bucket seats, console, and special trim; in six-cylinder form it offered the sporty SS look at an economical price.
41347Y218328
6 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Wilmington, DE
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1964 Chevrolet Impala SS

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 4 1964
Model Code 1347 Impala SS
Plant Code Y Wilmington, DE
Serial Number 218328 Unit #218328

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelImpala SS
Year1964
Body Style2-Dr. Sport Coupe
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 & Stroke9.1 inches
Rated HP36
Cylinders6
Compression8.5
Displacement230
Torque220@1600
Horsepower140@4400
Valve LiftersHydraulic

Dimensions

Production198
Weight3325
Length209.9
Wheelbase119
Height55.1
Rear Tread59.3
Width77
Front Tread60.3

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio4
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Reverse Ratio2.94

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size7.00 x 14

Brakes

Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypeRegular
Cooling11 Quarts, Water pump
Battery12
RadiatorTube and center
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle

Equipment

EquipmentPower seats, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, Power brakes, Pushbutton Radio, Air conditioning, Power steering

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Almond Fawn Metallic, Azure Aqua Metallic, Bahama Green Metallic, Daytona Blue Metallic, Desert Beige, Ember Red, Ermine White, Goldwood, Lagoon Aqua Metallic, Meadow Green Metallic, Palomar Red Metallic #2, Riverside Red, Saddle Tan Metallic, Satin Silver Metallic, Silver Blue Metallic, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available

Pricing

MSRP$2828.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3 1/4

Body

Seating4
Doors2

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.