1963 Chevrolet Impala 4-Dr. Sta. Wagon
The Impala dominated the American full-size market in 1963, cementing its position as the nation's best-selling car with distinctive styling and broad appeal. This station wagon carried V8 power.
31835J339888
8 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sta. Wagon
Body
Janesville, WI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 Chevrolet Impala
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 3 | 1963 |
| Model Code | 1835 | Impala |
| Plant Code | J | Janesville, WI |
| Serial Number | 339888 | Unit #339888 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelImpala
Year1963
Body Style4-Dr. Sta. Wagon
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car 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
Engine
CarburetorAutolite
Displacement302
Rated HP51.2
Torque296@2600
Horsepower210@4600
Main Bearings5
Cylinders8
Compression9.0
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Bands4 & 3
Dimensions
Production31641
Weight3305
Rear Tread60
Length206.2
Wheelbase117
Width76.8
Front Tread60.5
Height51.1
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio2.79
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.99
Reverse Ratio3.17
2nd Gear Ratio1.75
3rd Gear Ratio1
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Tire SizeE78 x 14
Brakes
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Brake Drum Size10
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity5
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTubular and fin
ExhaustSingle
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 15.4 Quarts
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Equipment
Equipment400 cu. in. V8 engine, Air conditioning, Power windows, 429 cu. in. V8 engine, Radio, 390 cu. in. V8 engine, Power seats, Front disc rear drum brakes, Power steering
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
Pricing
MSRP$3150.00
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.