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1961 Chevrolet Impala 2-Dr. Sedan

The 1961 Impala was Chevrolet's top-of-the-line full-size model featuring distinctive triple taillights and luxurious interior appointments.
11711J141038
6 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sedan
Body
Janesville, WI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Chevrolet Impala

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 1 1961
Model Code 1711 Impala
Plant Code J Janesville, WI
Serial Number 141038 Unit #141038

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelImpala
Year1961
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 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 & Stroke9.5 inches
Horsepower135@400
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Compression8.25
Main Bearings4
Rated HP30.4
Displacement235.5
Torque217@2200
Cylinders6

Dimensions

Production153988
Length209.3
Width76
Wheelbase119
Height55.5
Rear Tread59.3
Front Tread60.3

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio4
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.36
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearSemi-reversible recirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio2.94
Gears3
2nd Gear Ratio1.68

Suspension

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

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypeRegular
ExhaustSingle
CoolingCentrifugal pump with thermostat, 16.5 Quarts
RadiatorTube and center
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil

Equipment

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

Colors

Exterior ColorsAlmond Beige, Arbor Green Metallic, Coronna Cream, Ermine White, Fawn Beige Metallic, Honduras Maroon Metallic, Jewel Blue Metallic, Lacquer, Midnight Blue Metallic, Roman Red, Sateen Silver Metallic, Seafoam Green, Seamist Turquoise, Shadow Gray Metallic, Twilight Turquoise Metallic

Pricing

MSRP$2312.00

Other

B&s 3 9/16 & 3 15/16

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.