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1963 Chevrolet Impala 2-Dr. Sport Coupe

The Impala SS entered its second year as a performance-oriented option package, offering sporty styling and upgraded handling on Chevrolet's flagship model. This pillarless sport coupe carried V8 power.
31847L122674
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Los Angeles, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 Chevrolet Impala

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 3 1963
Model Code 1847 Impala
Plant Code L Los Angeles, CA
Serial Number 122674 Unit #122674

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelImpala
Year1963
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 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

CarburetorCarter
Cylinders6
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Displacement250
Torque232@1600
Compression9.0
Horsepower145@4000
Rated HP32.5
Bands3.68 & 3.91
Main Bearings7

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.