The 1963 Chevrolet Impala offered all new "Jet Smooth" styling. |
1963 Chevrolet Impala
The 1963 Chevrolet Impala offered all new "Jet Smooth" styling. Grilles, bumpers, hoods, sculptured side panels, and rear deck contours were new but the Impala stayed basically the same. The front and rear fenders had a "V" shape. The Impala was the top of the line full sized model offering from Chevrolet and had the most standard features and could be optioned with most anything. The enhanced appeal for 1963 helped Chevrolet boost its SS sales, that soared beyond 153,000. The SS convertible started at $3186 with an available 250-horsepower 327 V-8. Optional small-blocks offered up to 340 horses, and the "real fine" 409 big-block packed 340 to 425hp.
1963 Chevrolet Impala Specifications and Production
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 | $2,662 | 3,310 lbs | 96,700 Total |
17 | 39 | 4 dr Hardtop Sport Sedan - 6P | $2,732 | 3,350 lbs | |
17 | 47 | 2 dr Hardtop Sport Coupe - 5P | $2,667 | 3,265 lbs | |
17 | 67 | 2 dr Convertible - 6P | $2,917 | 3,400 lbs | |
17 | 45 | 4 dr Station Wagon - 9P | $2,063 | 3,745 lbs | |
17 | 35 | 4 dr Station Wagon - 6P | $2,960 | 3,705 lbs | |
Impala Series 1800 - V-8 | |||||
18 | 69 | 4 dr Sedan - 6P | $2,768 | 3,435 lbs | 735,900 Total |
18 | 39 | 4 dr Hardtop Sport Sedan - 6P | $2,839 | 3,475 lbs | |
18 | 47 | 2 dr Hardtop Sport Coupe - 5P | $2,774 | 3,390 lbs | |
18 | 67 | 2 dr Convertible - 6P | $3,024 | 3,870 lbs | |
18 | 45 | 4 dr Station Wagon - 9P | $3,180 | 3,870 lbs | |
18 | 35 | 4 dr Station Wagon - 6P | $3,067 | 3,835 lbs |
Chassis Data
Model | Wheelbase | Overall Length | Width | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires |
Chevrolet | 119 in | 210.4 in | 79.0 in | 60.3 in | 59.3 in | 7.00 x 14/7.50 x 14 |
Chevrolet Station Wagon | 119 in | 210.4 in | 79.0 in | 60.3 in | 59.3 in | 8.00 x 14 |
Options & Accessories
Description | Description |
Deluxe Air Conditioning w/ Heater | Vinyl Roof |
Cool Pack Air Conditioning | Station Wagon Divided Second Seat |
Driver Seat Belt | Deluxe Steering Wheel |
Pair of Front Seat Belts | Super Sport Equipment Package |
Heavy-Duty Brakes w/ Metallic Facings | Tachometer |
Comfort & Convenience Group | Wheel Discs |
Air Foam Seat Cushion (Biscayne) | Wire Wheel Discs |
Tinted Glass (all windows) | Two-Speed Electric Washers & Wipers |
Tinted Windshield | Turbo-Fire 327-cid/250-hp |
Grille Guard | Turbo-Fire 327-cid/300-hp |
Rear Bumper Guard | Turbo-Fire 327-cid/340-hp |
Padded Dash | Turbo-Fire 409-cid/400-hp |
Station Wagon Luggage Locker | Turbo-Fire 409-cid/425-hp |
Station Wagon Luggage Carrier | Overdrive Transmission |
Two-Tone Paint | Powerglide Transmission |
Power Brakes | 4-Speed Manual Transmission (close-ratio) |
Six-Way Power Seat | 4-Speed Manual Transmission |
Power Steering | Positraction Rear Axle |
Power Tailgate Window | Delcotron 42-Amp Generator |
Power Windows | Heavy-Duty Radiator |
Manual Radio | Heavy-Duty Battery |
Push-Button Radio | Temperature Controlled Radiator Fan |
Push-Button Radio w/ Antenna & Rear Speaker | Delcotron 62-Amp Generator |
Delcotron 52-Amp Generator |
Engine Data
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.Letter Code | Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Transmission | Carburetor |
A | 6-230 | 140 | 220 | 3-Speed Manual | 1 BC |
AE | 6-230 | 140 | 220 | 3-Speed Manual | 1 BC |
B | 6-230 | 140 | 220 | Powerglide | 1 BC |
C | 8-283 | 195 | 285 | 3-Speed Manual | 2 BC |
CB (p) | 8-283 | 195 | 285 | 3-Speed Manual | 2 BC |
CD | 8-283 | 195 | 285 | Overdrive | 2 BC |
CL | 8-283 | 195 | 285 | 3-Speed Manual | 2 BC |
D | 8-283 | 195 | 285 | Powerglide | 2 BC |
DK | 8-283 | 195 | 285 | Powerglide | 2 BC |
QA | 8-409 | 400 + | 425 | 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 4 BC |
QB | 8-409 | 425 | 425 | 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 2 - 4 BC |
QC | 8-409 | 340 | 420 | 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 4 BC |
QG | 8-409 | 340 | 420 | Powerglide | 4 BC |
QM | 8-409 | 400 + | 425 | 4-Speed Manual | 4 BC |
R | 8-327 | 250 | 350 | 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 4 BC |
RA | 8-327 | 250 | 350 | 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 4 BC |
RB | 8-327 | 300 + | 360 | 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 4 BC |
RK | 8-327 | 300 + | 360 | 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 4 BC |
S | 8-327 | 250 | 350 | Powerglide | 4 BC |
SA | 8-327 | 250 | 350 | Powerglide | 4 BC |
SB | 8-327 | 300 + | 360 | Powerglide | 4 BC |
SG | 8-327 | 300 + | 360 | Powerglide | 4 BC |
XE (s) | 8-327 | 300 | 350 | 3 & 4-Speed Manual, Powerglide | 4 BC |
Notes: |
+ High Performance
(p) Police
(s) Service Engine
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First Symbol - Year |
3 = 1963 |
Second & Third Symbol - Series | |
01 = Chevy II (4-cyl) | 14 = Impala SS (V-8) |
02 = Chevy II | 15 = Bel Air 1500 Series (6-cyl) |
04 = Chevy II Nova | 16 = Bel Air 1600 Series (V-8) |
05 = Corvair 500 Series (6-cyl) | 17 = Impala 1700 Series (6-cyl) |
06 = Corvair 600 Monza Spyder (6-cyl) | 18 = Impala 1800 Series (V-8) |
07 = Corvair Deluxe 700 Series (6-cyl) | 53 = Chevelle & Std. El Camino (6-cyl) |
08 = Corvette | 54 = Chevelle & Std. El Camino (V-8) |
09 = Corvair Monza/Spyder 900 Series (6-cyl) | 55 = Chevelle Malibu & Custom El Camino (6-cyl) |
11 = Biscayne 1100 Series (6-cyl) | 56 = Chevelle Malibu & Custom El Camino (V-8) |
12 = Biscayne 1200 Series (V-8) | 57 = Chevelle Malibu SS (6-cyl) |
13 = Impala SS (6-cyl) | 58 = Chevelle Malibu SS (V-8) |
Fourth & Fifth Symbol - Body Style | |
11 = 2dr Sedan | 41 = 2dr Sedan |
15 = 2 dr Station Wagon (6P) | 45 = 4dr Station Wagon (9P) |
19 = 4dr Sedan | 47 = 2dr Sport Coupe |
27 = 2dr Sedan | 49 = 4dr Sedan |
35 = 4dr Station Wagon (6P) | 67 = 2dr Convertible |
37 = 2dr Hardtop or Sport Coupe | 69 = 4dr Sedan |
39 = 4dr Hardtop or Sport Sedan | 70 = Sedan Delivery |
(A) Atlanta, Georgia | (L) Los Angeles, California |
(B) Baltimore, Maryland | (N) Norwood, Ohio |
(F) Flint, Michigan | (O) Oakland, California |
(G) Framingham, Massachusetts | (S) St. Louis, Missouri |
(J) Janesville, Wisconsin | (T) Tarrytown, New York |
(K) Kansas City, Missouri | (W) Willow Run, Michigan |
Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence |
Started at 100001 |
Paint Codes - Exterior Colors
900 - Tuxedo Black Lucite® Code - 88 Dulux® Code - 93-005 | 922 - Ember Red Lucite® Code - 4387LH Dulux® Code - 93-95896H | ||
905 - Laurel Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 4255L Dulux® Code - 181-95185 | 923 - Riverside Red Lucite® Code - 2931LH Dulux® Code - 93-93037H | ||
908 - Ivy Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 4394L Dulux® Code - 181-96219 | 932 - Saddle Tan Metallic Lucite® Code - 4392L Dulux® Code - 181-96217 | ||
912 - Silver Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4250L Dulux® Code - 181-95180 | 934 - Cordovan Brown Metallic Lucite® Code - 4393L | ||
914 - Monaco Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4391L Dulux® Code - 181-96000 | 936 - Ermine White Lucite® Code - 4024L Dulux® Code - 93-93774 | ||
916 - Daytona Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4395L Dulux® Code - 181-96220 | 938 - Adobe Beige Lucite® Code - 4256L Dulux® Code - 93-95186 | ||
918 - Azure Aqua Metallic Lucite® Code - 4253L Dulux® Code - 181-95183 | 940 - Satin Silver Metallic Lucite® Code - 4247L Dulux® Code - 181-95176 | ||
919 - Marine Aqua Metallic Lucite® Code - 4390LH Dulux® Code - 181-95998H | 941 - Sebring Silver (FIRE-FROST) Lucite® Code - 867-96417 | ||
920 - Autumn Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 4257L Dulux® Code - 181-95187 | 948 - Palomar Red Metallic Lucite® Code - 4389LM |
Paint Code | Color Name | Paint Code | Color Name |
950 | (Upper) Ermine White (936) (Lower) Tuxedo Black (900) | 970 | (Upper) Adobe Beige (938) (Lower) Autumn Gold Metallic (920) |
954 | (Upper) Ermine White (936) (Lower) Laurel Green Metallic (905) | 971 | (Upper) Adobe Beige (938) (Lower) Saddle Tan Metallic (932) |
959 | (Upper) Ermine White (936) (Lower) Silver Blue Metallic (912) | 972 | (Upper) Adobe Beige (938) (Lower) Ermine White (936) |
962 | (Upper) Silver Blue Metallic (912) (Lower) Monaco Blue Metallic (914) | 973 | (Upper) Ermine White (936) (Lower) Ember Red Metallic (922) |
963 | (Upper) Ermine White (936) (Lower) Azure Aqua Metallic (918) | 984 | (Upper) Ermine White (936) (Lower) Satin Silver Metallic (940) |
967 | (Upper) Azure Aqua Metallic (918) (Lower) Marine Aqua Metallic (919) |
NOTES: General Motors paint code plate for all models except Corvair and Corvette is located under the hood at the top of the firewall on the left or right of the upper shroud. Corvair paint code plate is on the left rear wheel housing. Corvette paint code plate is under the dash, below the glove compartment.
Paint Codes - Interior Colors
Dark Green Metallic Lucite® Code - (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - (flat) | ||
Medium Aqua Metallic Lucite® Code - (semi-gloss) | ||
Dark Aqua Metallic Lucite® Code - (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - (flat) | ||
Light Red Lucite® Code - (flat) | ||
Medium Red Lucite® Code - (semi-gloss) | ||
Medium Red Metallic Lucite® Code - (flat) | ||
Black Lucite® Code - (flat) | ||
Transmission Codes
Transmission | Location |
3-Speed Manual | Stamped on rear face of upper right corner |
4-Speed (Corvair) | Stamped on boss on lower left side of case just below side cover. |
Powerglide (Corvair) | On top of the case in the rear at 11 o'clock. |
Powerglide | Stamped on the bottom of oil pan |
Plant and Type Designation Prefix | Plant | Transmission Type |
W | Warner Gear | 3-Speed |
S | Saginaw | 3-Speed |
M | Muncie | 3-Speed, Overdrive* |
C | Cleveland | Powerglide |
T | Toledo | Powerglide |
D | Saginaw | Overdrive |
K | McKinnon | 3-Speed |
E | McKinnon | Powerglide |
O | Saginaw | Overdrive |
A | Cleveland | 2-Speed, Manual Powerglide |
Axle Codes |
Location Of Axle Codes: The axles for Chevrolet will be built by Chevrolet Buffalo, Chevrolet Gear and Axle, Buick, Oldsmobile, and McKinnon. Divisional Manufacturer code letters will be metal stamped on the axle tube adjacent to the carrier for identification. Metal stamp on left rear axle tube on the rear side, letters and numerals 3/16 in. high, 3 in. outboard of carrier. |
Codes - Non-Locking | Codes - Locking | Ratio | Inspection Cover |
AA, BA | AK, BK | 3.55 (std. lining) | 12 Bolt |
AB, BB | AM, BM | 3.36 (std. lining) | 10 Bolt |
AC, BC | AH | 3.70 (std. lining) | - |
AE | AN | 3.55 (metal lining) | 12 Bolt |
AF | AP | 3.70 (metal lining) | - |
AG | AQ | 3.36 (metal lining) | 10 Bolt |
AJ | AR | 3.08 (metal lining) | 10 Bolt |
AL | 4.11 (std. lining) | - | |
AS | 4.56 (std. lining | 12 Bolt | |
AT | 4.11 (metal lining) | - | |
AU | 4.56 (metal lining) | 12 Bolt | |
AW, BW | AX, BX | 3.08 (std. lining) | 10 Bolt |
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