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1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS V8 Series
Sport Coupe
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price
No. Produced 57,445
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 5837
Weight
Wheelbase 115 inches
Length 193.9 inches
Width 74.6 inches
Height 54 inches
Front Tread 58 inches
Rear Tread 58 inches
Type Turbo-Fire V8, valve-in-head
Displacement 283 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 7/8 & 3 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 9.25 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 195@4800
Rated Horsepower 48.05
Torque 285@2400
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Cast alloy iron
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On front right side of block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Rochester
Type Synchronous meshing
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.58
2nd 1.48
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.58
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.08 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil springs
Recirculating ball
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 9.5 inches
Rear Size 9.5 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9.5 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tube and center
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.50 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 2 Pints
Cooling System 16 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 45837A100001 and up
VIN Description Total Digits: 12
Digits 1: Model year
Digits 2-3: Series
Digits 4-5: Body style
Digits 6: Assembly plant
Digits 7-12: Production number
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield.
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Additional Information
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1964 Chevrolet Engineering FeaturesDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
1964 Value in Facts & FiguresDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
1964 Chevelle Shop ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Automotive Industries March 15 1964Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Tuxedo Black
Almond Fawn Metallic
Lagoon Aqua Metallic
Meadow Green Metallic
Bahama Green Metallic
Silver Blue Metallic
Daytona Blue Metallic
Azure Aqua Metallic
Ember Red
Riverside Red
Saddle Tan Metallic
Ermine White
Desert Beige
Satin Silver Metallic
Goldwood
Palomar Red Metallic #2
Standard/Optional Equipment
Powerglide automatic transmissionOpt
327 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
283 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
Power seatsOpt
Pushbutton RadioOpt
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