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1969 Chevrolet Impala Custom 2-Dr. Sport Coupe

Top-trim Impala sport coupe with enhanced interior and exterior appointments
164479L009153
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Los Angeles, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1969 Chevrolet Impala Custom

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 6447 Impala Custom
Year Code 9 1969
Plant Code L Los Angeles, CA
Serial Number 009153 Unit #009153

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelImpala Custom
Year1969
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 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

CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke10 inches
Torque325@2800
Rated HP51.2
Main Bearings5
Cylinders8
Horsepower235@4800
Compression9.0
Displacement327
BlockCast alloy iron
Valve LiftersHydraulic

Dimensions

Production777000
Weight3751
Width79.8
Length215.9
Wheelbase119
Front Tread62.5
Rear Tread62.4
Height55.9

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
1st Gear Ratio2.85
Gears3
Reverse Ratio2.95
2nd Gear Ratio1.68

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil link
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
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 16 Quarts
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
Fuel TypeRegular

Equipment

EquipmentPower steering, Air conditioning, Speed control device, 350 cu. in. V8 engine, Power brakes, Power seats, 427 cu. in. V8 engine, Radio, Front disc rear drum brakes, 396 cu. in. V8 engine, Power windows

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Azure Turquoise Metallic, Burgundy Metallic, Burnished Brown Metallic, Butternut Yellow, Champagne Metallic, Cortez Silver Metallic, Daytona Yellow, Dover White, Dusk Blue Metallic, Fathom Green Metallic, Frost Green Metallic, Garnet Red, Glacier Blue Metallic, Hugger Orange, Le Mans Blue Metallic, Olympic Gold Metallic, Rallye Green Metallic, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available

Pricing

MSRP$3068.00

Other

B&s 4 & 3 1/4

Body

Seating6
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.