Chevrolet Impala 1960–1964 car dimensions: 5344 mm long, 2017 mm wide and 1397 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,588 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 850 litres.
The cabin seats six on bench seats with foam cushions. An electric clock, backup lights, parking brake warning light and glovebox light come standard. Air conditioning, power windows, power seats, power steering, radios and cruise control are optional. No electronic driver aids appear in period specs.
The sedan trunk holds about 30 cubic feet. The opening is wide but the deep rear fenders can make loading awkward.
Heavy-duty rear coil springs and other heavy-duty chassis items were optional. No factory towing ratings or payload figures are listed for the sedan.
The cabin has extra-thick foam-cushioned seats in cloth and vinyl with deep-twist carpeting underfoot. Extra-long armrests include ashtrays, dual sun visors, an electric clock, and a parking brake warning light are standard. Crank vent windows and optional air conditioning or six-way power seats add to the roomy, quiet ride feel.
Fuel tank capacity 20 gallons regular gasoline.
Engine oil change every 6,000 miles or 60 days.
Front seat belts optional early, standard from January 1964.
Padded dash optional.
11-inch self-adjusting drum brakes standard later years.
X-frame chassis with coil springs.
The car runs on regular grade gasoline with a 20-gallon tank for sedans. Engines range from six-cylinder to large V8s with no specific economy figures published beyond general use.
Service calls for oil and filter changes at 6,000-mile or 60-day intervals. Chassis grease points need attention every 6,000 miles. Heater and defroster are standard on most models.
Safety equipment starts with hydraulic drum brakes and optional power assist. Seat belts and padded dash are available as options, becoming more common by 1964. Dual armrests, sun visors, and backup lights on Impalas round out the basic kit. No formal crash ratings exist from the era.
Keeping the car means watching for frame and body rust, especially near the tank and rockers. Parts for brakes, suspension, and interiors remain available for maintenance and restoration.
Length 5344 mm, Width 2017 mm, Height 1397 mm, Wheelbase 3023 mm (Impala 1960–1964)
Sources: manufacturer data, motor-car.net, conceptcarz.com, oldride.com, over-drive-magazine fact sheets and 1962 brochure text.