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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 carried V8 power.
45411A145758
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sedan
Body
Atlanta, GA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1964 Chevrolet Chevelle

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 4 1964
Model Code 5411 Chevelle
Plant Code A Atlanta, GA
Serial Number 145758 Unit #145758

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 & Stroke10 inches
Main Bearings5
Horsepower195@4800
Rated HP48.05
Cylinders8
Compression9.25
Displacement283.04
Torque285@2400
Valve LiftersHydraulic

Dimensions

Production22588
Weight2955
Wheelbase115
Length193.9
Rear Tread58
Height54.5
Width74

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission2
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
2nd Gear Ratio1.48
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio2.58

Suspension

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

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Cooling16 Quarts, Water pump
ExhaustSingle
RadiatorTube and center

Equipment

EquipmentPower brakes, Power seats, Power steering, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, 327 cu. in. V8 engine, Pushbutton Radio, Air conditioning, 283 cu. in. V8 engine

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$2339.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3

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.