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1962 Chevrolet Impala 2-Dr. Sport Coupe

The Impala SS debuted in 1962 as a performance-oriented option package, launching a legendary nameplate that would define American muscle.
21847J119885
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Janesville, WI
Plant
Classic Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Chevrolet Impala

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1962
Model Code 1847 Impala
Plant Code J Janesville, WI
Serial Number 119885 Unit #119885

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelImpala
Year1962
Body Style2-Dr. Sport Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraClassic 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

Dimensions

weight3430
length209.6
width79
height55.5

Pricing

msrp2776.00

Other

makeChevrolet
originUnited States
year1962
seriesImpala V8
makerFisher
model1847
ebrakeRear service brakes
svc4 wheel hydraulic drum
bsize11
oil4
rdiff4
fuel20
trans2
carbRochester
csize10 inches
ctypeSingle plate dry disc
diffr3.36
diffHypoid
ftred60.3
wbase119
rtred59.3
disp283.04
rhp48.05
etypeV8 Valve-in-head
bhp170@4200
lubePressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
cyl8
comp8.5
vliftHydraulic
b&s 3 7/8 & 3
trq275@2200
mbear5
etypeDual downdraft
engloOn front right side of block.
colorExterior Colors
ftypeRegular
ignDistributor and coil
cool18.5 Quarts
radTube and center
exhaSingle with crossover
coolCentrifugal pump with thermostat
batt12
equip327 cu. in. V8 engine
equipPower brakes
equipPower steering
equipPowerglide automatic transmission
equip409 cu. in. V8 engine
equipPushbutton Radio
sgearRecirculating ball
rsusCoil springs
fsusIndependent ball joint with coil springs
2gear1.68
gears3
5gearNot applicable
3gear1
rev3.33
driveRear wheel drive
1gear2.94
vlocOn left front body hinge pillar directly below the upper door hinge.
slocTrunk
tsize7.5 x 14

Body style

doors2

Powertrain

axleSemifloating

Production

prod323427