The Standard Ss Engine Was Actually the Turbo-Thrift 230-Cid Inline Six, Rated at a Pedestrian 140 Hp. Above That Were the 195-Hp 283, and 250- and 300-Hp...
The standard SS engine was actually the Turbo-Thrift 230-cid inline six, rated at a pedestrian 140 hp. Above that were the 195-hp 283, and 250- and 300-hp versions of the 327 mill. Further up the ladder, the Turbo-Fire 409 V-8 was available in three versions.
What engines came in a 1964 Impala?
The base V8 was the Turbo-Fire 283 cubic-inch small-block, delivering 195 horsepower, and optional 327 cubic-inch small-blocks with either 250 or 300 horsepower were available. The 409 cubic-inch V8 returned as the big-block option, and was available in 340, 400, and 425-horsepower versions.
By merit, the 1964 Chevrolet Impala owns a top spot among the best low riders ever. It had a unique body style and lowered stance, making it a highly sought-after Chevy by those looking to cruise low and slow on 13-inch wheels. Back then, speed didn't matter a lot; rolling low was the symbol of cool.
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