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1967 Chevrolet Biscayne 2-Dr. Sedan

The Biscayne was Chevrolet's entry-level full-size sedan, offering basic transportation with economical six-cylinder power. This no-frills model appealed to fleet buyers, police departments, and budget-conscious consumers.
153117J196887
6 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sedan
Body
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1967 Chevrolet Biscayne

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 5311 Biscayne
Year Code 7 1967
Plant Code J Unknown Plant
Serial Number 196887 Unit #196887

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelBiscayne
Year1967
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 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 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower325 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 427 cu.in. V8
Horsepower385 HP @ 5200 RPM HP
Displacement427 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 427 cu.in. V8
Horsepower425 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement427 cu.in. CID
Carburetor3x2-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

CarburetorCarter
Bore & Stroke9.125 inches
Cylinders6
Compression8.5
Main Bearings7
Rated HP36.04
Displacement250
Horsepower155@4200
Torque235@1600
Valve LiftersHydraulic
BlockCast alloy iron

Dimensions

Production92800
Weight3335
Wheelbase119
Height55.4
Length213.2
Rear Tread62.4
Front Tread62.5
Width79.6

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission2
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
3rd Gear Ratio1
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
1st Gear Ratio2.85
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Reverse Ratio2.95

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Tire Size8.25 x 14

Brakes

Brake Drum Size11
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Parking BrakeRear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity24
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Cooling12 Quarts, Water pump
Battery12
RadiatorTube and center
Fuel TypeRegular
ExhaustSingle

Equipment

EquipmentPower brakes, Speed control device, Powerglide automatic transmission, Front disc rear drum brakes, Radio, Air conditioning

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$2992.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3 1/23

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.