1977 Chevrolet Impala 2-Door Coupe
The 1977 (downsized) Chevrolet Impala coupe (1BL47).
Confidence
95%
1L47L71120218
350 cu.in. V8 170 HP (L)
Engine
2-Door Coupe
Body
Oshawa, Ontario, CAN
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
Source: GM Passenger VIN System cards; Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1977 Chevrolet Impala
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | L47 | Impala |
| Engine Code | L | 350 cu.in. V8 170 HP (L) |
| Year Code | 7 | 1977 |
| Plant Code | 1 | Oshawa, Ontario, CAN |
| Serial Number | 120218 | Unit #120218 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelImpala
Year1977
Body Style2-Door Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine350 cu.in. V8 170 HP (L)
Cylinders8
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Horsepower170 HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor4-barrel
Assembly PlantOshawa, Ontario, CAN
Plant Code1
Pattern SourceGM
Specifications
Dimensions
Production12678
Wheelbase117
Front Tread60.5
Rear Tread60
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.0
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
Reverse Ratio3.17
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.75
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.99
Gears3
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Tire SizeE78 x 14
Brakes
Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Drum Size10
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4.5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypeRegular
IgnitionDistributor and coil
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 11.4 Quarts
ExhaustSingle
Battery12
RadiatorTubular and fin
Equipment
EquipmentRadio, 390 cu. in. V8 engine, 400 cu. in. V8 engine, 429 cu. in. V8 engine, Front disc rear drum brakes, Air conditioning, Power seats, Power steering, Power windows
Colors
Exterior ColorsBright Red, Dark Blue Metallic, Dark Green Metallic, Grabber Blue, Grabber Green Metallic, Grabber Yellow, Gray Gold Metallic, Light Gold, Light Green, Light Pewter Metallic, Medium Blue Metallic, Medium Green Metallic, Medium Yellow Gold, Pastel Blue, White
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.