1964 Chevrolet Mid-Size Cars Fact Sheet

1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Facts, Figures, and Specifications

1964 Chevelle Facts Specifications Information Data

Eleven mid-size Chevrolet models were available in two basic lines. The base was called “Chevelle ‘300″‘ and the upscale line was called the “Chevelle Malibu”. The Malibu could be equipped with the “SS” trim package.

1964 – Chevrolet Introduces The Chevelle, their New Mid-size Car

GM, anticipating a general improvement in the market for cars priced and sized below their conventional models, allowed the development of Chevrolet’s all-new Chevelle, a car that fit between the compact Chevy II and full-sized model.

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1964 Chevelle Facts – Body Paint Color Codes

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	900 Tuxedo Black
	905 Meadow Green
	908 Bahama Green
	912 Silver Blue
	916 Daytona Blue
	918 Azure Aqua
	919 Lagoon Aqua
	920 Almond Fawn
	922 Ember Red
	932 Saddle Tan
	936 Ermine White
	938 Desert Beige
	940 Satin Silver
	943 Goldwood Yellow
	948 Palomar Red

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1964 Chevelle Facts and Specifications

General Year Information – 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Mid Size Car

The Chevelle was assembled at plants in Baltimore and Kansas City and a brand-new factory in Fremont, California. The car was styled with square looking lines in the Chevy II mold, but curved side window glass and an emphasis on width provided a distinctive look. Eleven models were available in two basic lines, called Chevelle ‘300’ and Chevelle Malibu, with the convertible exclusive to the Malibu line.

A Super Sport option was released for the Malibu line. Late in the model year, in response to the Pontiac GTO, the Corvette 327 L-76 365 HP V-8 was released. Only a few were built as pre-production and it is unknown how many survive. You can see the listing for this option in the 1964 Chevelle 327 CID AMA Specifications Sheets HERE.

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Super Sport Model Offered

The Super Sport trim package was immediately available on the Chevelle Malibu Coupe and Convertible. Bucket Seats, console and associated ID emblems were part of the package.

1964 Chevelle Facts – Models Offered

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Chevelle 300 models received a single body side spear molding at the belt line. V-8 cars received a stylized “V” on the front quarter pane just under spear. “Chevelle” was spelled out in block letters on the front fenders just aft of the headlights. On the rear fenders, just before the end was found a Chevrolet crest. There was no reveal molding surrounding the windows, however a chrome drip molding was placed above the doors and the front windshield and the rear window did have a stainless surround. The rear fascia featured an elongated Chevrolet crest.

Interiors featured automatic interior lighting, armrests front and rear plus two handy rear ashtrays, color-keyed steering wheel with horn ring, foam cushioned front seat, automatic cigarette lighter and key-locking glove compartment. Chevelle 300s also had vinyl headlining, electric wind shield wipers and dual sun visors.

Malibu models received a single body side spear molding at the lower belt line that expanded enough for an insert, beginning 2/3 toward the rear. V-8 cars received a stylized “V” on the front quarter pane just under spear. “Chevelle” was spelled out in block letters on the front fenders just aft of the headlights. On the rear fenders, just before the end “Malibu” was spelled out in script just above the spear. There was no reveal molding surrounding the windows, however a chrome drip molding was placed above the doors and the front windshield and the rear window did have a stainless surround. The rear fascia featured an elongated Chevrolet crest inset inside a chrome belt that covered the rear fascia between the tail lights..

Malibu received leather grain vinyl and fabric seating, with convertibles and wagons receiving all vinyl, automatic interior lighting, armrests front and rear plus two handy rear ashtrays, color-keyed steering wheel with horn ring, foam cushioned front seat, automatic cigarette lighter and key-locking glove compartment, as well as an electric clock, lighted glove box and back-up lights.

The Super Sport option was available on the Malibu, however it was treated as as its own model. These cars had no lower belt trim, instead, there was a molding running along the full length of the upper body ridge and continuing along the rear fender edge, plus “SS” rear fender and rear panel badges and wheel covers specific to the model. Bucket front seats were part the Chevelle Malibu Super Sport package.

The interior was where the main SS distinction took place. Foam-cushioned front bucket seats and all vinyl throughout, special instrumentation including ammeter, oil pressure and water temperature gauges. Floor mounted straight-line shift lever for Powerglide equipped cars, and stick shift for 4-Speed transmission options. Also fitted were a DeLuxe steering wheel with bright horn ring, deep-twist carpeting. Electric clock and back-up lights were standard. If power steering were selected, a fast steering ratio was used.

The 1964 Chevelle El Camino came in two trim levels: base which copied the 300 and Custom which emulated the Malibu. Each level copied the exterior and interior trim. Engine choices were as for all other Chevelles.

More information on the El Camino can be found in this Car Life magazine Road Test HERE.

1964 Chevelle Facts – Engines

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Hi-Thrift 194 Six-cylinder. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 194 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 3.562 x 3.250 inches. Compression ratio: 8.5:1. Horsepower: 120 @ 4400 RPM. Torque: 177 @ 2400 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: Standard Transmission: 7023105; Automatic Transmission 7023108.

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: 155 @ 4400 RPM. Torque: 215 @2000 RPM. Seven main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters. Valve Timing: (includes ramp) Intake (324°) 274°, Exhaust: (324°) 274°. Valve Lift: Intake 0.4072″, Exhaust 0.4072″. Carburetor: Rochester one-barrel: Standard Manual Transmission 7023003; Automatic Transmission 7023000.

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 @ 2400 RPM. 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 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: 220 @ 4800 RPM. Torque: 295 @ 3200 RPM. Five main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters. Camshaft Duration: (includes ramp) Intake (300°) 250°, Exhaust (300°) 250°, Overlap 78°. Valve Lift: 0.3987″. Carburetor: Rochester 4GC four barrel: Standard Manual Transmission 7024127; Automatic Transmission 7024128.

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) Rochester 4-barrel #7024125 (AMT) Rochester #7024126.

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 #3851761; (AMT) Carter #3851762.

Turbo-Fire 327 V-8. (RPO L76) Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 327 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3.25 inches. Compression ratio: 11.0:1. Horsepower: 365 @ 4400 RPM. Torque: 350 @ 2800 RPM. Five main bearings. Mechanical valve lifters. Camshaft Duration (Includes ramps): Intake: (346°) 296°, Exhaust: (346°) 296°, Lift: Intake 0.4850″, Exhaust 0.4850″. Overlap 154°. Carburetor: 4-speed Manual Transmission: Holley #3858399.

NOTE: This was the Corvette 365 HP V-8 and was made available in response to the Pontiac GTO. There is no record of how many were produced.

1964 Chevelle Facts – Chassis Features

- Wheelbase: 115 inches.
- Overall length: Station Wagon: 198.8 inches; Others: 193.9 inches.
- Front tread: 58.0 inches.
- Rear tread: 58.0 inches.
- Width: 74.6 inches.
- Height: Sedans: 54.5 inches; Sport Coupe and Convertible 54.0 inches; Station Wagon and El Camino 54.1 inches.
- Tires: 7.00 x 14 black or whitewall tubeless; 7.50 x 14 in black and whitewall optional.

1964 Chevelle Facts – Powertrains

Powerglide Transmission Ratios
- I-6, 283 CID V-8: 1st – 1.82:1, 2nd – 1:1, Reverse – 1.82:1
- 327 CID V-8: 1st – 1.76:1, 2nd – 1:1, Reverse – 1.76:1
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
- I-6, 283 CID V-8 and 327 CID V-8: 1st – 2.56:1, 2nd – 1.91:1, 3rd – 1.41:1, 4th 1:1, Reverse – 2.64:1
Rear Gear Standard Ratios
- I-6 194 CID: 3-Speed SMT and Powerglide – 3.08:1, Station Wagon All – 3.36:1
- I-6 230 CID: 3-Speed SMT and Powerglide – 3.08:1, 3.36:1 optional; Station Wagon All – 3.36:1
- 283 CID V-8 195 and 220 HP: 3-Speed SMT – 3.08:1, 3.36 optional; 4-Speed SMT – 3.08:1,
- 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
- 327 CID V-8 365 HP: 4-Speed SMT – 3.36:1
- Posi-traction optional for all V-8 equipped vehicles.

NOTE: Optional – dealer installed gear ratios ranged from 3.08:1 to 4.56:1.

1964 Chevelle Facts – Powertrain Options

- Turbo-Thrift 230 CID/155 hp I- 6 ($43).
- Turbo-Fire 283 CID/220 hp V- 8 with four-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust ($54).
- Turbo-Fire 327 CID/250 hp V- 8 with four-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust ($95).
- Turbo-Fire 327 CID/300 hp V-8 with four-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust ($138).
- Turbo-Fire 327 CID/365 hp V-8 with four-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust ($325).
- Overdrive transmission with six-cylinder or 283-CID V-8 engines ($108).
- Powerglide, Six-cylinder ($167).
- Powerglide, 283 CID/327 CID V-8s ($199).
- Four-speed manual transmission with 250 horsepower V-8 ($168).
- Four-speed transmission with 300/365 horsepower V-8s ($225).
- Posi-traction rear axle ($38).

NOTE: Base I-6 and base V-8 price included in base model pricing

1964 Chevelle Facts – Significant Options

- Air conditioning ($317).
- Armrests, rear ($10).
- Brakes, Heavy-duty ($38).
- Bumper guard, rear ($10).
- Clutch, Heavy-duty ($5).
- Comfort and Convenience Group, ($39).
- Dash, padded ($16).
- Delcotron 42-amp alternator ($11). Radiator, heavy duty ($3).
- Grille guard ($15).
- Positraction rear axle ($38).
- Power brakes ($43).
- Power convertible top ($54).
- Power steering ($75).
- Power tailgate window ($27).
- Radio manual and antenna ($48).
- Radio, Push-button with antenna and rear speaker ($70).
- Seat belts, front ($19).
- Station wagon divided second seat ($38).
- Station wagon roof luggage rack ($43).
- Super Sport equipment package for Sport Coupe and convertible ($161).
- Tinted glass, all windows ($27); windshield only ($13).
- Two-tone paint, except convertible ($11).
- Wheel covers, full ($13).
- Wheel covers, Wire design ($13).
- Whitewall and oversize tire options ($9-$42).