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1961 Chevrolet Impala 4-Dr. Sta. Wagon

The 1961 Impala was Chevrolet's top-of-the-line full-size model featuring distinctive triple taillights and luxurious interior appointments.
11735N122626
6 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sta. Wagon
Body
Norwood, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Chevrolet Impala

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 1 1961
Model Code 1735 Impala
Plant Code N Norwood, OH
Serial Number 122626 Unit #122626

Basic Information

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

Dimensions

Production168935
Front Tread60.3
Height56
Length209.3
Wheelbase119
Rear Tread59.3
Width76

Drivetrain

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

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size8 x 14

Brakes

Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
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, Air conditioning, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, Radio, Power steering

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$2639.00

Other

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

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.