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1964 Chevrolet Chevelle 2-Dr. Sedan

The 1964 Chevelle debuted as Chevrolet's all-new mid-size offering, perfectly positioned to compete with Ford's Fairlane in the rapidly growing intermediate segment. This two-door sedan ran Chevrolet's smooth six.
45311B117042
6 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sedan
Body
Baltimore, MD
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1964 Chevrolet Chevelle

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 4 1964
Model Code 5311 Chevelle
Plant Code B Baltimore, MD
Serial Number 117042 Unit #117042

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle
Year1964
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 194 cu.in. I6
Horsepower120 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement194 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
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 283 cu.in. V8
Horsepower220 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement283 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression9.25:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower250 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower300 HP @ 5000 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.5:1

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 & Stroke9.1 inches
Cylinders6
Horsepower120@4400
Compression8.5
Rated HP30.46
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Displacement194.37
Torque177@2400

Dimensions

Production22588
Weight2825
Wheelbase115
Width74
Height54.5
Length193.9
Rear Tread58

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission2
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio2.94

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size6.50 x 14

Brakes

Brake Drum Size9.5
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling10.5 Quarts, Water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular

Equipment

EquipmentPower seats, Power steering, Power brakes, Powerglide automatic transmission, Power windows, 230 cu. in. Inline 6 engine, Air conditioning, Pushbutton Radio

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Almond Fawn Metallic, Azure Aqua Metallic, Bahama Green Metallic, Daytona Blue Metallic, Desert Beige, Ember Red, Ermine White, Goldwood, Lagoon Aqua Metallic, Meadow Green Metallic, Palomar Red Metallic #2, Riverside Red, Saddle Tan Metallic, Satin Silver Metallic, Silver Blue Metallic, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available

Pricing

MSRP$2220.00

Other

B&s 3 9/16 & 3 1/4

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.