The standard engine was 350cuin (5.7L) producing 145hp (108kW) with a 2-barrel carburetor, with options for a 150hp (112kW) 2-barrel or 180hp (134kW) 4-barrel 400cuin (6.6L) V8, and a 230hp (172kW) 454cuin (7.4L) V8, except in California where a 155hp (116kW) 350 four-barrel V8 was standard and the 400 and 454 engines were optional. owner. (3) n/a indicates the series/model was not available with that engine optioned with the L35 396 cid engine. Body styles included coupes, sedans, convertibles, and station wagons. Like the first generation, there were various trim options that allowed customers to switch between a great looking family vehicle or a sporty looking muscle car. Government-mandated side marker lighting was incorporated, with early 1968 SS 396 light bezels seen with the SS 396 nomenclature - at some point in the later production cycle the engine callout had a 396 also shared with the Chevy II Nova SS (the side marker bezels, also sourced from the Chevy II Nova in 307, 327, and 396 displacements) had the engine displacement except for the six-cylinder models). there is no known database of a car's VIN and its past/current The base 454cuin (7.4L) engine was rated at 360bhp (365PS; 268kW), which was also available with cowl induction; and the optional LS6 version equipped with a single 4-barrel 800 CFM Holley carburetor produced 450bhp (456PS; 336kW) at 5600 rpm and 500lbft (678Nm) at 3600 rpm of torque. [7] Introduced in August 1963 by "Bunkie" Knudsen, the Chevelle filled the gap in market coverage for Chevrolet and achieved sales of 338,286 for the year. Headroom was up slightly and shoulder room gains were by 1.6 inches (41mm). Lesser Chevelles would get that change later. 1965 ] | [ The grille on the Super Sport was painted flat black, other models got a silver-finished grille. For the American rock duo, see, 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport Coupe, 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe (with Malibu SS hubcaps), 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 Hardtop Coupe. of what series was ordered with any specific quantity of var iframeobj=document.getElementById? Landau coupes came with a vinyl roof, full-wheel covers, whitewall tires, color-keyed body striping, and dual sport mirrors. "[citation needed]. not want a 350hp 327 engine competing with the new SS396 At that point, big-block engines had already been discontinued, and the performance from the last Chevelle Malibus was nothing to write home about. Chevy soon started marketing the Chevelle as a high-performance vehicle. SS emblems, often placed in the center of the car's front grill. GM's sales reports indicate 9,486 sold. document.getElementById("dynstuff") : document.all.dynstuff 1968 ] | [ The Chevrolet Chevelle is a mid-sized automobile that was produced by Chevrolet in three generations for the 1964 through 1978 model years. on this website. This configuration was continued through the end of Chevelle production in 1977. The 115-inchwheelbase on the Chevelle took inspiration from the very popular 1955-1957 Chevys, using the same wheelbase size as the older Chevys. 787 Malibu convertibles were built for sale in Canada; 26 of these were Cale Yarborough was running at the finish in all 30 NASCAR Winston Cup races as he dominated the 1977 season to wrap up his second consecutive title. Options included a tachometer, mag-style wheel covers, and sintered-metallic brakes, four-way power seats, a tissue dispenser, and cruise control.[17]. The 1969 Chevelle Super Sport featured a single-piece chromed bumper at the front and a quad-headlights design. This also included a coupe utility (El Camino) which was a derivative of the two-door wagon. Because SS models suffered heavy insurance surcharges, Chevrolet introduced the "Heavy Chevy" at midyear, which was based on the base Chevelle, and was available with any V8 engine except the 454, which was exclusive to SS models. //Random iframe content- Dynamic Drive (www.dynamicdrive.com) 1970 LS3 Malibu 400 BB convertible. These Chevelles were available with the same equipment as non-SS Malibu models in the U.S. and did not get the domed hood or the blackout front and rear treatment. Where no 'Import' numbers are shown indicates all of that series/model were assembled in the U.S. //For full source code, and Terms Of use, visit http://dynamicdrive.com He held off a late rally by Cale Yarborough to win by only 67.15 points. As noted above, the L79 engine option was discontinued for //For full source code, and Terms Of use, visit http://dynamicdrive.com Yarborough won nine races along the way to the first of three consecutive titles. Some mistakes can be made, but Malibu SS also came with a four-gauge cluster in place of engine warning lights, and a dash-mounted tachometer was optional. Example: 13667 indicates a Malibu V8 (6) 2-door convertible (67), 1972 Chevelle: [28] Interior roominess of the 1973 Chevelle was improved, particularly in the rear. The Bresler was based on the Doble steam engine.[23]. New options included power door locks and a stalk-mounted wiper control. The Chevelle served as a bridge between Chevrolet's Impala and Chevy II/Nova, as the Impala was Chevrolet's large car and the Chevy II/Nova was their compact offering. Nimble, quick and responsive." series Chevelles with 325hp, 360hp, and 375hp 396 cid engines. [30] More than 24,000 Malibu Sport Sedans were built, with a standard 307-cubic-inch V8 rated at 130 (net) horsepower. For us that number is 0, which stands for 1970. In line with other Chevrolet series, the two-door hardtops were called Sport coupes. reported last VIN of each assembly plant With the multiple model options, the Chevelle was an incredibly versatile vehicle. //Random iframe content- Dynamic Drive (www.dynamicdrive.com) The rarest Chevelle is the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS6 Convertiblesome believe that less than20 were ever produced. The Chevelle had been on a decline during the third generation, with the big block Chevelles being discontinued and the SS downgraded to a simple appearance package. same meaning as the VIN from Chevrolet, 1964 Chevelle: } Chevy's midsize production rose this year. The second 402 cid engine was available under RPO, rated at 330hp with single exhaust, and was available in any V8 series except an SS optioned Malibu or El Camino. 1967 Chevelle Production Numbers by Individual Plant [ 1964] | [ 1965] | . [32], 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Convertible, 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Sedan, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle "Malibu" Convertible (Shown in Spring Green Poly paint), 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Colonnade Hardtop Coupe, 1976 Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna Type S-3 Coupe, 1977 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Classic Landau Coupe, This article is about the car. //Specify IFRAME display attributes coupe and convertible with no known breakdown of engine GM mandated all divisions design their engines to run on lower-octane regular, low-lead, or unleaded gasoline. Some mistakes can be made, but The Chevelle SS 396 became a series of its own in 1966 with series/style numbers 13817 and 13867. //Specify IFRAME display attributes vs. body style. A one-year Nomad trim, called the Nomad Custom, was offered. The 503,352 figure It was possible to order an SS station wagon this year - with the option of a 454-cubic-inch V8 engine, but the mix of sport and utilitarian wagon virtues would last only a single season. Chevy needed a model in between the full-size Impala and the smaller Chevy II. A limited 201 Malibu SS 396 'Z-16' big-block -equipped cars were also eventually produced starting in late 1965, with most being built between mid-March and mid-April. The majority of the styling remained for the 1972 Chevelle, but included a new grille and new parking lights mounted on the leading edges of the fenders. Malibu grilles changed little. See more ChevyWorld.net supporters here . Yarborough won nine races in 30 starts in his #11 Chevelle and finished 386 points ahead of runner-up Richard Petty. The car adopted a long-hood/short-deck profile with a high rear-quarter "kick-up". Since Chevrolet started to refer to their mid-size cars as Malibus in 1978, 1977 was the last year that Chevrolet gave models the Chevelle name. The 1977 models were the last to bear the Chevelle name; with the all-new 1978 models, Malibu became the basic name for Chevrolet's midsize cars. and 1970 and was only available with the RPO Z25 SS Equipment were sold and 12 were service engines. Wheelbase dimensions were retained; a 112in (2,800mm) for coupes and 116in (2,900mm) for sedans and station wagons, but bodies were five inches (127mm) longer and an inch wider with a 1-inch (25mm) wider wheel track. allowed to be continued but no new orders would be accepted. New dual round taillights were integral with the back bumper. Only 23 1965 Acadian Beaumonts/Cansos were engine option for any Chevrolet. Production totaled 15,792 cars. 378,618. Optional was a four-barrel carbureted version of the 350 V8 rated at 275 gross (200 net with dual exhaust and 175 net with single exhaust) horsepower. would be used. To permit usage of the lower-octane fuels, all engines featured low compression ratios (9:1 and lower; well below the 10.25-11.25:1 range on high-performance engines of 1970 and earlier). Three V8 engines were available: a new 305cuin (5.0L) engine rated at 140hp (104kW), a 350cuin (5.7L) engine providing 165hp (123kW), and a 400cuin (6.6L) engine with 175hp (130kW). Chevelle Malibu SS396 (Z16) 2 Door Sport Coupe 2 Door Convertible Production Numbers by Series: Chevelle 300, 2-door sedan: Six Cylinder: 11,528 Eight Cylinder: 2,004 Total: 13,532 Chevelle 300, 2-door wagon, 2 seats: Six Cylinder: 1,015 Eight Cylinder: 653 Total: 1,668 Chevelle 300, 4-door sedan: Six Cylinder: 14,924 Eight Cylinder: 3,060 Smaller side marker lighting bezels were phased in (shared with the Camaro and using the lens assembly as the previous year). The Chevy Chevelle started with a 220 horsepower engine, but by mid-1964, the engine had already been swapped out for the more powerful 327, which boasted a higher 300 horsepower. Retired Corvair and Corvette race car driver Don Yenko (a Pittsburgh-area Chevrolet dealer) developed his own line of signature Chevelles, Camaros and Novas, marketed as Yenko Super Cars. on this website. The 1967 models received a facelift. The variety of the Chevelle carried over from the first generation, with plenty of engine upgrade options available. . 294 of those with the L34 396 cid engine. the U.S. according to Vintage Vehicle Services; 769 of those were In four-door sedan form, too, the Malibu Classics outsold base models by a substantial margin. To strike a balance between these two models, Chevrolet produced the mid-sized Chevelle. by Webs by Dale (WBD). Optional on Malibu Classic coupes were swiveling bucket seats in cloth or vinyl. [citation needed]. Four-door hardtops, dubbed Sport Sedans, were available (1966 through 1972). The SS 396 sport coupe started at $2,899 - or $236 more than a comparable Malibu with its 307-cubic-inch V8. Condition: Used. Vinyl bucket seats that also came with a floor console, 14-inch full disc wheel covers, which were also used for the Impala SS. The base model of the Chevelle came with either a 140hp Turbo-Thrift six engine, a 200hp Turbo-Fire 307 V8 engine or a 325hp 327 V8 engine. It also included GR70-15 radial tires. The Malibu was the top-of-the-line model through 1972 and completely replaced the Chevelle nameplate starting with the redesigned and downsized 1978 model year. The 1970 Chevelle came in Sport Coupe, Sport Sedan, convertible, four-door sedan, a couple of wagons, and coup utility (the El Camino) body styles. A two-door sedan and station wagon was available in 1964 and 1965 in the base 300 series. V8) and the last two numbers indicates the body style within the along with the RPO Z25 SS Equipment option in both 1969 This new engine would revolutionize the Chevelle SS, as it gave the muscle car 375 horsepower. The L78 engine option was available in any 1966 SS396 63620. 1970 also saw the introduction of the 454cuin (7.4L) engine which was only available with the RPO Z15 SS Equipment option. Stickers, Calendars, Misc. They showed only minor changes for 1969, led by revised front-end styling. These Concours options (ZK5, ZK6, and ZK7) should not be confused with the two Concours station wagons. in Canada according to Vintage Vehicle Services; 903 with RPO Z25 and randomcontent[0]="http://chevellestuff.net/sidebar/random01.htm" not from actual production numbers that got to the public. the production numbers above. The 1972 Chevelle series had wide enough appeal to qualify as America's second-best-selling car. was replaced with the Z15 SS 454 Equipment option. This was now called a coupe (or pillar coupe) while the 2-door hardtop remained a sport coupe. Starting in mid-1964, the Chevelle could be ordered with the division's 327-cubic-inch V8, in either 250 or 300hp (224kW). If you think there is something in error, See more ChevyWorld.net supporters here . The second generation of the Chevelle was introduced in 1969, and the SS version received one of the most powerful V8 engines made by Chevrolet in that era. 50 of these cars were built. } Floor coverings were color-keyed in vinyl-coated rubber. It again featured quarter window louvers and a sloped, body-color urethane front end. Upscale versions were Malibus including the convertible models. series. This is followed by the serial number . The second generation did see the SS go back being just an engine package in 1969, rather than a standalone model. They are also curiously competing on the NASCAR circuit tracks, and selling as fast as they can be hauled to the dealerships. ChevyWorld.net Supporters : RPO L79 Production Figures for the Chevelle. and 1970. 1972 was the only full year of production for the Heavy Chevy Chevelle, as the package was introduced midway into the 1971 model year. [18] New safety equipment became standard, including a collapsible steering column. series, be it 2- or 4-door sedan, sport coupe, convertible, Chevelle. The Z-16 standard big-block 396 Turbo-Jet V8 (fitted with hydraulic lifters instead of the solid lifters of the same motor used in the Corvette) came only with the Muncie wide-ratio four-speed manual transmission. ChevyWorld.net was created as In 1969 412 L89 optioned L78s were built; 400 At the time, the largest engine being installed in Chevelle SSs was the 396 c.i.d. The new body reflected the "Coke bottle" body shape that became the fad for American cars in the mid-1960s. Available engines were a 327-cubic-inch V8 instead of either of the sixes, or the mid-level option, a 220-horsepower 283-cubic-inch V8. The vehicle has been so popular, that it's shown up inover 1,600 movies, such as "The Fast and The Furious" and "Jack Reacher," staking its claim as Hollywood's go-to muscle car. Another structural improvement was side-impact guard beams in the doors, as required by new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. All Chevelles were 13000 series. L78 engines were built; 18 were sold and 10 were service 1969 ] | [ A total of 294,160 Chevelles were built in the first year, including 76,860 SS models. This website is the sole property of WBD. Regular Chevelle engines started with a 140hp (100kW) Turbo-Thrift six, the new 200hp (150kW) Turbo-Fire 307 V8, and a 325hp (242kW) version of the 327-cubic-inch V8. In addition to the standard 350 2 barrel V8, Laguna models featured specific front and rear styling including a body-colored urethane front end concealing the new 5mph bumper system. The SS 396 series lasted from 1966 through 1968 before being relegated to an option package in 1969. First introduced at a press conference in Chicago in 1963, the first generation of Chevelles was released in 1964, with model years ranging from 1964 through 1967. Those who chose the SS package got a variety of additions that included: Besides these features of the package, the original SS came with an unimpressive, 283ci V8 that only supplied 220 horsepower to the vehicle. Lower displayed performance was evident because GM required all performance numbers to be reported as net engine ratings. please note the exact page by its address All were two-door hardtops. 1969 El Camino 1969 Chevelle SS 396 Wagon The standard Chevelle SS engine was a two-barrel 350-cubic-inch V8 rated at 245 gross (165 net) horsepower. engine vs. body style. The Chevelle's body styling came in a two-door hardtop, known as the Sports Coupe, or in a convertible model. Interior features included swiveling front bucket seats and a six-dial instrument cluster. shown indicates all of that series/model were assembled in the U.S. In 1964, a 327 engine that produced up to 300 horsepower overtook the original 220 horsepower engine. . While the previous SS models relied on small block engines, the engineers for the Z16 wanted the car to run on a big-block V8. function random_iframe(){ [6] Built on a 115-inch (2,900mm) wheelbase, the new Chevelle was similar in size, simplicity, and concept to what were classified as the "standard-sized" 19551957 Chevrolet models. The SS equipment option requirements remained the same as those in 1971, any optional V8. For 1965, Chevrolet also added the 350-hp 327 V8 as a Regular Production Option (RPO) L79. Besides being family-friendly, the Chevy Chevelle also quickly appealed to buyers who were looking for something fun to drive that could be displayed proudly outside their home. //Specify random URLs to display inside iframe if (ie||dom) Although the first-generation Chevy Chevelles didn't last long, they certainly made impressive use of the time. Forth and fifth numbers indicate the body style, 37 is for a 2 Door Sport Coupe. Starting in January 1967, the Chevelle SS396 took over and became its own 138xx series, the same as in the U.S. 1965 through 1968 Chevrolet L79 Production Numbers . The L79 could be ordered Forth and fifth numbers indicate the body style, 37 is for a 2 Door Sport Coupe. tag. 118,051. The Total Production numbers shown for each year may or may not include models built in Canada and will be so noted. A 4-door hardtop-styled Sport Sedan joined the Malibu series. The name "chevelle" has been speculated as influenced by gazelle and Chevrolet combined, as a smaller sedan to the Impala.[9]. on this website. The Chevelle lineup slimmed down to Nomad, 300 Deluxe/Greenbrier, Malibu/Concours, and Concours Estate series, and the base 300 series was history. RPO L89 aluminum head options and are included in the overall With all these performance boosts, it's likely a good thing that Chevelle added taillights to the bumpers per federal regulations that year. Speedometers were newly calibrated in both miles per hour and kilometers per hour. for any loss resulting from the use of the information contained iframeobj.src=randomcontent[Math.floor(Math.random()*randomcontent.length)] 47707. The Monte Carlo coupe was the biggest seller of the Chevrolet A-body line (actually designated A-Special), although the bread-and-butter coupes, sedans, and station wagons also sold well. The SS option was dropped at the end of the model year. February 20, 1977: Daytona 500-Cale Yarborough Chevelle pulls away from Benny Parsons Chevelle in the final laps to win in his second Daytona 500. Production was expanded to the GM Arlington Assembly plant in Arlington, Texas (where the Chevelle was assembled with its corporate siblings in this case the Oldsmobile Cutlass). 1968 CHEVELLE SS 1968 Overall Chevrolet sales rebounded to 2,141,686, but it seemed like the convertible was on a downward slide. CDs, Coins, Gifts, The base Deluxe series was dropped for 1974, making the Malibu the base model. 1967 Chevelle Production Numbers by Series / Body. an informational outlet only. Check out some of our top options: Browseour selection of Chevellesto find more options available to you. Design, First production year: 1969 Engines: Gasoline Body style: . The L78 engine was available in the 1968 through 1970 Chevy II/ Nova; 1968 was the last year the Chevy II nameplate would be used. Lesser models had a dashboard and a linear-readout speedometer. Chevrolet honored California beach resorts once again by naming the top Chevelle series Laguna with the Malibu taking the middle spot while the base series was called simply Deluxe. The L79 engine option was discontinued for the 1966 Chevelle model year . Chevelles sold in California were not available with the 307 V8, but had a 350-cubic-inch engine. There were 6,727 standard Chevelles ordered with RPO YF3 (Heavy Chevy). 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