1961 Chevy Impala
1961 CHEVY IMPALA STYLING
1961 was a major generational-change year for the Chevy Impala. It was brought over onto GMs B-platform (shared with other full-size GM cars from Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile), and was given a totally new look. Cars in general, and the Chevy Impala in particular, were getting straighter and boxier, with a trimmer look than before. The Sport Coupe introduced a new “Bubbleback” rear window treatment, much sought-after today by collectors. A uniquely 1961-only body style was the 2-door sedan with post (pillar or B-pillar). 6 tail lights made the ’61 unique.
1961 Chevy Impala 2-DOOR HARDTOP
1961 CHEVY IMPALA IS THE FIRST SUPER SPORT
Chevy introduced the world to the Super Sport, or “SS” model designation for the first time on the 1961 Chevy Impala. It was a rare option at the time. While the Horsepower Wars had been stewing for some time, the Muscle Car Era hadn’t quite started yet, so people weren’t yet clambering for anything and everything that looked fast. So few were ordered.
1961 Chevy Impala CONVERTIBLE
1961 Chevy Impala INTERIORS
1961 Chevy Impala ENGINES
283 V8 w/single 4-barrel
348 V8 W/single 4-barrel
1961 Chevrolet Impala SPECIFICATIONS
Production
Base Price Wheelbase Overall Length Overall Width Overall Height Track, Front Track, Rear Weight ENGINE SPECS: Engine Type Engine Family Displacement Bore & Stroke ENGINE OPTIONS Hi-Thrift 6 Econo Turbo Fire Turbo Fire (TF) Super Turbo Fire Turbo Thrust (TT) TT Special Super Tubro Thrust Super Turbo Thrust Super TT Special Turbo Thrust 409 Super TT 409 Super TT 409 Super TT 409 TT Special 409 Super TT Spec 409 |
SPORT COUPE
177,969 $2,704.00 119.0″ 209.3″ 78.4″ 55.5″ 60.3″ 59.3″ 3,480 lbs OHV inline-6 Chevy Stovebolt 235.5 ci 3-9/16″X3-15/16″ HP/Torque,lb/ft 135/217, 1bbl |
CONVERTIBLE
64,624 $2,954.00 119.0″ 209.3″ 78.4 55.5″ 60.3″ 59.3″ 3,600 lbs OHV V8 Small Block V8 283 ci 3.875″ X 3.00″ HP/Torque,lb/ft 170/275, 2bbl 230/300, 4bbl 250/355, 4bbl |
SS OPTION Pkg
453 OHV V8 Chevy 348/409 348 ci 4.125″ X 3.25″ HP/Torque,lb/ft 250/355, 4bbl 280/355, 3X2bbl 305/355, 4bbl 340/362, 4bbl 350/364, 3X2bbl |
OHV V8
Chevy 348/409 409 ci 4.3125″ X 3.50″ HP/Torque,lb/ft 340/420, 4bbl 360/409, 4bbl 380/420, 4bbl 400/425, 4bbl 409/420, 2X4bbl 425/425, 2X4bbl |