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1960 Chevrolet Impala 2-Dr. Sport Coupe

The V8 Impala Sport Coupe offered dramatic styling with available high-performance V8 options including the 348 cubic inch engine.
01837F254625
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Flint, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1960 Chevrolet Impala

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1960
Model Code 1837 Impala
Plant Code F Flint, MI
Serial Number 254625 Unit #254625

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelImpala
Year1960
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 & Stroke10 inches
Rated HP48.05
Main Bearings5
Cylinders8
Compression8.5
Displacement283.04
Torque275@2200
Horsepower170@4200
Valve LiftersHydraulic

Dimensions

Production204467
Weight3540
Length210.8
Wheelbase119
Front Tread60.3
Width80
Rear Tread59.3
Height54

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio4
Transmission2
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.36
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearSemi-reversible recirculating ball
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.53
Reverse Ratio2.80
1st Gear Ratio2.47

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size7.5 x 14

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypeRegular
CoolingCentrifugal pump with thermostat, 16.5 Quarts
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle with crossover

Equipment

EquipmentFlightomatic automatic transmission, Air conditioning, Power brakes, 348 cu. in. V8 engine, Power steering, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, Turboglide automatic transmission, Power seats

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$2468.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3

Body

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.