1964 Chevrolet Full Size Cars Fact Sheet
1964 Chevrolet Facts, Figures, and Specifications
Chevrolet’s plushest and most sporting model, the new Super Sport, was available only as a Sport Coupe or Convertible. Surprisingly, I-6 and V-8 models were available, though the car exuded speed and power in this trim.
1964 Chevrolet Restyles Again
Chevrolet continued with the same size car offered since 1961. The new styling actually made the car look smaller and more lithe than the ’63 models – going back to the feeling of the 1961 offeing while reducing the sharp corners of that earlier car.
General Year Information – 1964 Chevrolet
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For 1964, the Chevrolet was restyled to a more rounded, softer look. The taillight assembly had an “upside-down U” shaped aluminum trim strip above the taillights, but the individual lights were surrounded by a body-colored panel. Rooflines were carried over from 1963 unchanged. All full size 1964 Chevrolet station wagons got small rectangular taillight lenses mounted vertically, one for each side of the car.
The 409 CID V8 engine returned as the high performance option with 425 HP. All other engine options remained the same as 1963.
The Super Sport was now its own model line, and still only for the Sport Coupe and Convertible. Bucket seats and a special dash were part of the Super Sport model line.
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The Super Sport (in some cases called “SS”) is now a separate Impala model: 1447 (Sport Coupe) and 1467 (Convertible). It featured a Bucket Seat interior and other special touches. The SS was available with any power team from I-6 to 409 V-8.
1964 Chevrolet Facts – Models Offered
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Biscayne was still Chevrolet’s most inexpensive line. Standard features included heater and defroster, dual sun visors, color keyed floor carpeting, foam-cushioned seats, cigarette lighter, glove compartment lock, dual-spoke steering wheel with horn ring, front and rear arm rests, ash tray, crank-operated ventipanes, and two coat hooks. Interiors were patterned cloth and leather grain vinyl combinations, with all-vinyl door panels and an embossed vinyl headliners. Spatter pattern paint was used in the luggage compartment.
Exterior bright metal decoration included a full-length lower body molding, rear cove upper molding, twin style taillights, hood and deck emblems and nameplates, “Biscayne” on the rear fenders along with Chevrolet emblems, small wheel center hubcaps, and bright windshield, rear window and ventipane frames.
As in the past, Chevrolet’s middle-priced line was still the Bel Ar. For 1964 the model had less exterior distinction than before, but a plusher interior. Standard equipment included all the Biscayne features: heater and defroster, dual sun visors, color keyed floor carpeting, foam-cushioned seats, cigarette lighter, glove compartment lock, dual-spoke steering wheel with horn ring, front and rear arm rests, ash tray, crank-operated ventipanes, and two coat hooks, plus bright door trim accents; plastic cowl side panels with molded-in ventilation grilles; a bright instrument panel molding; glove compartment light; dome light door switches: Deluxe quality interior handles and a patterned rubber luggage compartment mat. Interior trim was of a brighter, color-keyed patterned, cloth and leather-grained vinyl combination on the seats, with all-vinyl door panels and embossed headliner.
On the exterior, a narrow, full-length upper body bright molding and a slender body sill molding were fitted. “Bel Air” in script and Chevrolet badges were on the rear fenders. Dual rear cove moldings were used, with twin-unit tail lights. Bright roof drip cap moldings were also part of the Bel Air line.
The separation of Impala Super Sport models into their own series made the regular Impala the second most expensive Chevrolet line for 1964. Standard equipment included most features found on the Bel Air, plus extra-thick foam cushion seats, bright aluminum front seat end panels, bright instrument panel insert with nameplate molding, electric clock, parking brake warning light, an Impala emblem on steering wheel center, chrome backed rear view mirror, specific paddle-type front and rear arm rests (with finger-tip door release lever), dual dome lights, windshield, rear window and upper side window interior moldings, and an automatic luggage compartment light. Interiors were of cloth and leather-grain vinyl with a more intricateand leather-like design, bright-accented all-vinyl door panels, and a vinyl embossed headliner. Convertible and Station wagons had all vinyl trim without any fabric.
Exterior trim included color-accented body side moldings, hood and deck windsplit moldings, rear cove outline moldings, satin-finish anodized rear cove insert, triple unit taillights with backup lights, “Impala” in lettering and the Impala emblem on rear fenders, roof rail and drip cap moldings, bright door windows glass edges on hardtop styles, and bright belt moldings.
Chevrolet’s most upscale and and most sporting model was available only in Sport Coupe and Convertible. Standard equipment was that of the Impala, with the addition of leather-grained vinyl upholstery with individual front bucket seats and a center console with locking compartment. Swirl-pattern instrument panel inserts and moldings were part of the model. Also added was a built-in rear seat radio speaker grille. Dual dome and floor courtesy lamps, with automatic door switches and manual instrument panel controls were used. Door safety reflectors were attached to the all-vinyl door panels. Special “SS” emblems were fitted to the console and door panels.
Exteriors were distinctive with a wider upper body molding filled with a swirl-pattern silver anodized insert. “Impala” in lettering and the “SS” badge was fitted to the rear fenders with another “SS” badge on the deck lid. The rear cove outline moldings were filled with silver-anodized inserts. Full wheel covers with a specific Super Sport design were used.
1964 Chevrolet Facts – Engines
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- 230 CID I-6 140 HP
- 283 CID V-8 195 HP
- 327 CID V-8 250 HP
- 327 CID V8 300 HP
- 409 CID V8 340 HP
- 409 CID V8 400 HP
- 409 CID V8 425 HP
Turbo-Thrift 230 Six-cylinder. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 230 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 3.875 x 3.250 inches. Compression ratio: 8.5:1. Horsepower: 140 @ 4400 RPM. Torque: 220 @ 1600 RPM. Seven main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters. Valve Timing: (includes ramp) Intake (300°) 252°, Exhaust: (300°) 252°. Valve Lift: Intake 0.3350″, Exhaust 0.3350″. Carburetor: Rochester one-barrel: SMT 7023003; Optional SMT 7023005; AMT 7023000; Optional AMT 7023004.
Turbo-Fire 283 V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 283 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 3.875 x 3.00 inches. Compression ratio: 9.25:1. Horsepower: 195 @ 4800 RPM. Torque: 285 @ 2400RPM. Five main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters. Camshaft Duration: (includes ramp) Intake (300°) 250°, Exhaust (300°) 250°, Valve Lift: 0.3987″. Carburetor: Rochester 2GV two barrel: SMT 7024101; AMT w/AC 7024018; AMT 7024110.
Turbo-Fire 327 V-8. (RPO L30) Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 327 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3.25 inches. Compression ratio: 10.5:1. Horsepower: 250 @ 4400 RPM. Torque: 350 @ 2800RPM. Five main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters. Camshaft Duration (Includes ramps): Intake: (300°) 250°, Exhaust: (300°) 250°, Lift: Intake 0.3987″, Exhaust 0.3987″. Overlap 78°. Carburetor: (SMT) Carter four barrel #3846247; (AMT) w/AC Rochester 7024121; (AMT) Carter AFB #3846246.
Turbo-Fire 327 V-8. (RPO L74) Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 327 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3.25 inches. Compression ratio: 10.5:1. Horsepower: 300 @ 5000 RPM. Torque: 360 @ 3200 RPM. Five main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters. Camshaft Duration (Includes ramps): Intake: (300°) 250°, Exhaust: (300°) 250°, Lift: Intake 0.3987″, Exhaust 0.3987″. Overlap 78°. Carburetor: (SMT) Carter AFB #3826004; (AMT) Carter #3826006.
Turbo-Fire 409 V-8 (RPO L33). Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 409 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.3125 x 3.50 inches. Compression ratio: 10.00:1. Horsepower: 340 @ 5000 RPM. Torque: 420 @ 3200RPM. Five main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters. Camshaft Duration: (includes ramps) Intake: (312°) 266°, Exhaust: (320°) 274°, Lift: Intake 0.4005″, Exhaust 0.4119″. Overlap 90°. Carburetor: (SMT) Rochester 4GC 7024123; (AMT) Rochester 4GC” 7024124.
Turbo-Fire 409 V-8 (RPO L31). Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 409 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.3125 x 3.50 inches. Compression ratio: 11.00:1. Horsepower: 400 @ 5800 RPM. Torque: 425 @ 3600RPM. Five main bearings. Solid valve lifters. Camshaft Duration: Intake: 322°, Exhaust: 320°, Lift: Intake 0.5069″, Exhaust 0.5185″. Overlap 94°. Carburetor: Carter AFB model #3827324.
Turbo-Fire 409 V-8 (RPO 587). Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 409 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.3125 x 3.50 inches. Compression ratio: 11.00:1. Horsepower: 425 @ 6000 RPM. Torque: 425 @ 4200RPM. Five main bearings. Solid valve lifters. Camshaft Duration: Intake: 322°, Exhaust: 320°, Lift: Intake 0.5069″, Exhaust 0.5185″. Overlap 94°. Carburetors: Carter AFB 3815403 (front) 3815404 (rear).
1964 Chevrolet Facts – Chassis Features
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- Wheelbase: 119 inches.
- Overall length: Station Wagon: 210.8 inches; Others: 209.9 inches.
- Front tread: 60.3 inches.
- Rear tread: 59.3 inches.
- Width: 79.6 inches.
- Height: 55.5 inches.
- Tires: Impala, Bel Air, and Biscayne – 7.00 x 14 black or whitewall tubeless, Convertibles – 7.50 x 14; Station Wagons – 8.00 x 14 black or whitewall tubeless.
1964 Chevrolet Facts – Powertrain Options
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- Turbo-Fire 327 CID/250 hp V- 8 with four-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust ($191).
- Turbo-Fire 327 CID/300 hp V-8 with four-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust ($245).
- Turbo-Fire 327 CID/340 hp V-8 with four-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust ($349).
- Turbo-Fire 409 CID/400 hp V-8 with four-barrel carburetor, dual exhaust, high-lift camshaft and solid valve lifters ($428).
- Turbo-Fire 409 CID/425 hp V-8 with dual four-barrel carburetors, dual exhaust, high-lift camshaft and solid valve lifters ($484).
- Overdrive transmission with six-cylinder or 283-CID V-8 engines ($108).
- Powerglide, Six-cylinder ($188).
- Powerglide, 283 CID/327 CID V-8s ($199).
- Four-speed manual transmission with 250 horsepower V-8 ($188).
- Four-speed transmission with 340/400/425 horsepower V-8s ($237).
- Positraction rear axle ($43).
NOTE: Base V-8 included in base V-8 model pricing.
1964 Chevrolet Facts – Significant Options
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- Comfort and Convenience Group for Bel Air ($41).
- Comfort and Convenience Group for Biscayne ($44).
- Comfort and Convenience Group for Impala ($31).
- Cool Pack air conditioning ($317).
- Delcotron 42-amp generator standard with air conditioning, optional on others at ($11).
- Delcotron 52-amp generator ($32).
- Delcotron 62-amp generator ($65-$75).
- Deluxe air conditioning, including heater ($364).
- Deluxe steering wheel ($4).
- Driver’s seat belt ($10).
- Front air foam seat cushion for Biscayne ($6).
- Grille guard ($19).
- Heavy-duty battery, standard with 340 horsepower V-8, optional on others ($3).
- Heavy-duty brakes with metallic facings ($36).
- Heavy-duty radiator ($11).
- Padded dash ($18). Pair of front seat belts ($19).
- Power brakes ($43).
- Power steering, except Biscayne ($75).
- Power tailgate window ($32).
- Power windows, except Biscayne ($102).
- Radio, manual ($46).
- Radio, push-button ($57).
- Radio, Push-button with antenna and rear speaker ($70).
- Rear bumper guard ($10).
- Six-Way power seat ($97).
- Station wagon divided second seat ($38).
- Station wagon luggage carrier ($43).
- Station wagon luggage locker ($11).Super Sport equipment package – other models ($161).
- Tachometer with V-8s ($48).
- Temperature controlled cooling fan, six-cylinder ($16).
- Tilt Steering.
- Tinted glass, all windows ($36)
- Tinted glass, windshield only ($22).
- Two-speed electric washers and wipers ($17).
- Twotone paint ($16).
- Vinyl roof for Impala Sport Coupe ($75).
- Wheel discs ($18).
- Wire wheel discs on Super Sport ($25); on others ($43).
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Super Sport Model
NOTE: The Super Sport (in some cases called “SS”) is now a separate Impala model: 1447 (Sport Coupe) and 1467 (Convertible). See Models Offered for specifications.
1964 Chevrolet Facts –
Powertrains
- Three Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
- I-6 and 283 CID V-8: 1st – 2.94:1, 2nd – 1.68:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.94:1
- 327 CID V-8: 1st – 2.58:1, 2nd – 1.58:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.58:1
- Four Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
- 327 CID V-8 all: 1st – 2.20:1, 2nd – 1.64:1, 3rd – 1.28:1, 4th 1:1, Reverse – 2.271:1
- 409 CID V-8 close ratio: 1st – 2.20:1, 2nd – 1.64:1, 3rd – 1.28:1, 4th 1:1, Reverse – 2.27:1
- 409 CID V-8 wide ratio: 1st – 2.56:1, 2nd – 1.91:1, 3rd – 1.41:1, 4th 1:1, Reverse – 2.64:1
- Rear Gear Standard Ratios
- I-6: 3-Speed SMT and Powerglide – 3.08:1, Station Wagon All – 3.55:1, Overdrive SMT – 3.70:1, Special Purpose Sedans & Coupes – 3.55:1; Performance – 3.36:1
- 283 CID V-8 195 HP: 3-Speed SMT – 3.08:1, Overdrive SMT – 3.70:1, Powerglide – 3.36:1, Impala and Super Sport Models – 3.36:1, Special Purpose – 3.55:1; Performance (Standard Sedans & Coupes) – 3.36:1
- 327 CID V-8 250 HP: 3-Speed SMT – 3.36:1, Powerglide – 3.08:1
- 327 CID V-8 300 HP: 3-Speed SMT – 3.36:1, 4-Speed SMT – 3.36:1, Powerglide – 3.36:1
- 409 CID V-8 340 HP: 4-Speed SMT – 3.36:1, Powerglide – 3.08:1
- 409 CID V-8 400 HP: 4-Speed SMT w/2.20 low gear – 3.36:1, 4-Speed SMT w/2.56 low gear – 3.36:1 Posi-traction 4.11:1 & 4.56:1 optional
- 409 CID V-8 425 HP: 4-Speed SMT w/2.20 low gear – 3.36:1, 4-Speed SMT w/2.56 low gear – 3.36:1 Posi-traction, Posi-traction 4.11:1 & 4.56:1 optional
NOTE: Optional – dealer installed gear ratios ranged from 3.08:1 to 4.56:1.
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