1961 Chevrolet Impala
1961 Impala Sport Coupe

1961 Chevrolet Impala

The 1961 Chevrolet Impala was easily distinguished from the other full size Chevrolets with its triple taillights, crossed racing flags insignia at the center of the rear deck and at the rear fenders with Impala script on the fenders as well. The Impala had wheel discs, and wide side moldings with contrasting insert panels. The Impala had a station wagon version called the Nomad.    

1961 Chevrolet Impala Specifications

Model Number Body/Style Number Body Type & Seating Factory Price Shipping Weight Total Production
Impala Series 1700 - Six-Cyl
17 69 4 dr Sedan - 6P $2,590 3,530 lbs Note 1
17 39 4 dr Hardtop Sport Sedan - 6P $2,662 3,575 lbs
17 11 2 dr Sedan - 6P $2,536 3,445 lbs
17 37 2 dr Hardtop Sport Coupe - 5P $2,597 3,485 lbs
17 67 2 dr Convertible - 5P $2,847 3,605 lbs
Nomad Station Wagon Series 1700 - Six-Cyl
17 45 4 dr Nomad - 9P $2,922 3,935 lbs Note 1
17 35 4 dr Nomad- 6P $2,889 3,885 lbs
Impala Series 1800 - V-8
18 69 4 dr Sedan - 6P $2,697 3,525 lbs Note 1
18 39 4 dr Hardtop Sport Sedan - 6P $2,769 3,570 lbs
18 11 2 dr Sedan - 6P $2,643 3,440 lbs
18 37 2 dr Hardtop Sport Coupe - 5P $2,704 3,480 lbs
18 67 2 dr Convertible - 5P $2,954 3,600 lbs
Nomad Station Wagon Series 1800 - V-8
18 45 4 dr Nomad - 9P $3,099 3,930 lbs Note 1
18 35 4 dr Nomad - 6P $2,996 3,885 lbs
Notes: 1. Production was recorded by body style only: 4dr Sedan = 452,251, Sport Coupe = 177,969, Sport Sedan = 174,141, 4dr Station Wagon = 168,935, 2dr Sedan = 153,988, Convertible = 64,624. There were 142 Super Sport models.

Chassis Data

Model Wheelbase Overall Length Width Height Front Tread Rear Tread Tires
Chevrolet 119 in 209.3 in 78.4 in 55.5 in 60.3 in 59.3 in 7.50 x 14
Chevrolet Station Wagon 119 in 209.3 in 78.4 in 55.5 in 60.3 in 59.3 in 8.00 x 14
 

1961 Chevrolet Engine Options

Location Of Engine Code: 6-Cyl - stamped on a pad behind the distributor on right side of block. V-8 - stamped on the block in front of the right hand cylinder head. Notes: * High Lift Cam + High Performance # Special High Performance

1961 Chevrolet Impala Options

Code Description Price Code Description Price
- Air Cleaner - - Six-Way Power Seat -
- Deluxe Air Conditioning w/ Heater - - Four-Way Power Seat -
- Cool Pack Air Conditioning - 324B Power Steering $75.35
675K Positraction Rear Axle $43.05 - Power Tailgate Window -
- Heavy-Duty Battery - - Power Windows -
- Group A Body Equipment Package - - Heavy-Duty Radiator -
- Group B Body Equipment Package - - Manual Radio -
- Economy Carburetor - - Push-Button Radio -
- Heavy-Duty Clutch - - Heavy-Duty Rear Coil Springs -
- Crankcase Ventilation System - - Deluxe Steering Wheel -
- Air Foam Front Seat Cushions (Biscayne/Brookwood) - - Overdrive Transmission -
- Positive Engine Ventilation System - - Powerglide Transmission -
- Dual Exhaust - - Turboglide Transmission -
- Temperature Controlled Radiator Fan - 685M 4-Speed Manual Transmission (close-ratio) $188.30
- Optional Generator (3-types) - - Wheel Covers -
- Tinted Windows (all glass) - - Windshield Washers -
- Tinted Windshield - - Two-Speed Electric Windshield Wipers & Washers -
- Shaded Rear Windows - 590A Turbo-Fire V-8 $236.75
101G Deluxe Heater $74.25 - Turbo-Thrust V-8 -
- Recirculating Heater - - Special Turbo-Thrust V-8 -
- Padded Instrument Panel - - Special Turbo-Thrust 340-hp V-8 -
- Oil Filter - - Super Turbo-Thurst V-8 -
- Two-Tone Paint - - Special Super Turbo-Thrust V-8 -
412J Power Brakes $43.05 588C 8.00 x 14 Whitewall Tires $35.80
Notes: - No Info Available at this Time
   
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