1961 Chevrolet Impala 2-Dr. Sport Coupe
The 1961 Impala was Chevrolet's top-of-the-line full-size model featuring distinctive triple taillights and luxurious interior appointments.
11837S165611
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Chevrolet Impala
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 1 | 1961 |
| Model Code | 1837 | Impala |
| Plant Code | S | St. Louis, MO |
| Serial Number | 165611 | Unit #165611 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelImpala
Year1961
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
Production177969
Weight3480
Wheelbase119
Length209.3
Width76
Front Tread60.3
Rear Tread59.3
Height55.5
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio4
Transmission2
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.36
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearSemi-reversible recirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.94
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Reverse Ratio3.33
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Tire Size7.5 x 14
Brakes
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle with crossover
RadiatorTube and center
CoolingCentrifugal pump with thermostat, 16 Quarts
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
EquipmentRadio, Power brakes, Turboglide automatic transmission, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, Heater and Defroster, Air conditioning, 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$2486.00
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.