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1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 2-Dr. Sport Coupe

The Chevelle SS 396 was Chevrolet's mid-size muscle car flagship, packing big-block power into the sleek Malibu body. With up to 375 horsepower available, it dominated both street and strip in 1967.
138177K219526
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Kansas City, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 3817 Chevelle SS 396
Year Code 7 1967
Plant Code K Kansas City, MO
Serial Number 219526 Unit #219526

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle SS 396
Year1967
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 230 cu.in. I6
Horsepower140 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement230 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-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
Horsepower275 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine 350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower300 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower325 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower350 HP @ 5200 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower375 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-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
Displacement396
Main Bearings5
Cylinders8
Rated HP53.53
Torque285@2400
Horsepower195@4600
Compression10.25
Valve LiftersHydraulic

Dimensions

Production59685
Weight3415
Height53.2
Width75
Wheelbase115
Length197
Rear Tread58

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio4
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.55
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio2.95
1st Gear Ratio2.85
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Gears3

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeF70 x 14

Brakes

Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9.5
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
ExhaustDual
Fuel TypePremium
RadiatorTube and center
Cooling22 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump

Equipment

EquipmentPower brakes, Radio, Air conditioning, Power antenna, Speed control device, Power seats, Power steering, Front disc rear drum brakes, Powerglide automatic transmission, Power windows

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Bolero Red, Butternut Yellow, Capri Cream, Deepwater Blue Metallic, Emerald Turquoise Metallic, Ermine White, Granada Gold Metallic, Madeira Maroon Metallic, Marina Blue Metallic, Mountain Green Metallic, Nantucket Blue Metallic, Royal Plum Metallic, Sierra Fawn Metallic, Tahoe Turquoise Metallic, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available

Pricing

MSRP$2825.00

Other

B&s 4.09 & 3.76

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.