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

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