294 of those with the L34 396 cid engine. 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. for any loss resulting from the use of the information contained This SS396 series would close out the first generation of Chevelle models, running from 1966 through 1968. Chevy II/Nova. See more ChevyWorld.net supporters here . The SS 396 sport coupe started at $2,899 - or $236 more than a comparable Malibu with its 307-cubic-inch V8. 59,074. engines on order forms and build sheets but these engines RPO L78 Production Figures for the 1970 LS3 Malibu 400 BB coupe. Stickers, Calendars, Misc. Lagunas shared their round-gauge instrument panel with the Chevrolet Monte Carlo and could be ordered with a four-spoke sport steering wheel as well as swivel front bucket seats and a center console. [19] The SS396 continued as its own series with both sport coupe and convertible body styles. The 454cuin (7.4L) LS5 V8 was rated at 360hp (270kW). is true for the 1967 model year and for the 1968 model year Cale Yarborough was running at the finish in all 30 NASCAR Winston Cup races as he dominated the 1977 season to wrap up his second consecutive title. 1 is Chevrolet Division, a letter indicates the This website is the sole property of WBD. A one-year Nomad trim, called the Nomad Custom, was offered. Distinctive rear quarter glass on 2-door coupes and new side windows with styled center pillars were featured on 4-door models. It was not available with the overhead-valve "Turbo-Thrift" six-cylinder engine. The third-generation Chevelle was an extensively used body style in NASCAR competition from 1973 through 1977. 18 L89 optioned L78 engines. This total production number agrees with Chevrolet's Accumulative Production Report of August 31, 1965. [12] optioned with the L35 396 cid engine. 325hp 396 cid SS396 engine. Chevelles with the mid-1965 Z-16 option, priced at US$1,501 in 1965,[11] had the emblem on the front fender as well as distinct in-house style numbers: 737 for the hardtop and 767 for the convertible. This Chevrolet website is not designed The "Malibu SS" emblems were carried over from the 1965 Malibu SS series. RPO L78 Production Figures for the There are no known breakdowns A Chevelle SE (special edition) was available and provided front and rear spoilers, turbine II wheels, F60-15 tires, special graphics and decals, quarter window trim, front and rear sway bars, sport suspension, and a deluxe interior. The 375-horsepower 396-cubic-inch V8 was dropped from the options list until late in the model year and returned with 612 being sold. The SS option was dropped at the end of the model year. More potent editions of the 396 engine also made the options list, developing 350 or 375 horsepower (280kW). The grille was widened and featured a bright horizontal bar that divided it into two sections. To permit usage of the lower-octane fuels, all engines featured low compression ratios (9:1 and lower; well below the 10.25-11.25:1 range on high-performance engines of 1970 and earlier). In Canada, sporty Chevelles continued to wear "Malibu SS" badges for the 1966 and early 1967 model years. Super Sport options were on 28,647 Chevelles of which 2,500 had the 454-cubic-inch engine. same meaning as the VIN from Chevrolet, 1964 Chevelle: He held off a late rally by Cale Yarborough to win by only 67.15 points. on this website. randomcontent[0]="http://chevellestuff.net/sidebar/random01.htm" Contact page and describe the issue. Condition: Used. . coupe and convertible with no known breakdown of engine This was largely due to a crackdown on gas-guzzling vehicles. L79 engine options. Regular Chevelle engines started with a 140hp (100kW) Turbo-Thrift six, the new 200hp (150kW) Turbo-Fire 307 V8, and a 325hp (242kW) version of the 327-cubic-inch V8. Plans to release the updated A-body lineup was scheduled for the 1972 model year but a strike that occurred at some GM assembly plants delayed the release for a full model year, eventually extending the lifecycle of the 1968-era generation; the redesigned A-bodies were designed in a studio where it had more of a European influence - at the time of development John Z. DeLorean was the chairman at the Chevrolet division where he delayed some product releases and extending the lifecycle of some of its products; the redesigned A-bodies had some styling cues lifted from the concurrent second-generation F-bodies - the front suspension was integrated into the A-body redesign with output from respective GM divisions (each division had its own sheet metal design). For 1975, Front and rear changes included a vertical grid-patterned grille and new bright trim around the headlights. document.write('') engines on Deluxe and Malibu. Also, the Concours option package (ZK5, ZK6, and ZK7) from the previous year was continued. To give drivers more customizability, Chevrolet made it so that the car came with a Muncie 4-speed transmission. logo and identity is strictly prohibited by law. This also included a coupe utility (El Camino) which was a derivative of the two-door wagon. 1970 Chevelle 300 series LS3 400 BB coupe, special order Monaco Orange. Just 12,772 Chevelles (9,451 in standard trim, and 3,321 SS 396 models), 29,937 full-size models (Impala and SS 427), plus 14,436 Corvettes were built for the year. Approximately 75 Z-16s are presently accounted for. It combined Laguna luxury with the upgraded handling of the SS, which it replaced. //For full source code, and Terms Of use, visit http://dynamicdrive.com Yenko used the Central Office Production Order system, which normally filled special-equipment fleet orders, to create a special COPO 9562 that included the L72 427cuin (7.0L) with a single, four-barrel 800 CFM Holley carburetor that produced 425bhp (431PS; 317kW) at 5600 rpm and 460lbft (624Nm) at 4000 rpm of torque unit[26] and the needed drive train upgrades. The Evolution & History of the Chevrolet Corvette, 338,286 Chevelles sold in their first year. There were 6,727 standard Chevelles ordered with RPO YF3 (Heavy Chevy). [14] After 1965, the Malibu SS badge disappeared except for those sold in Canada. These Chevelles were available with the same equipment as non-SS Malibu models in the U.S. and did not get the domed hood or the blackout front and rear treatment. [6] Built on a 115-inch (2,900mm) wheelbase, the new Chevelle was similar in size, simplicity, and concept to what were classified as the "standard-sized" 19551957 Chevrolet models. The L79 engine option was discontinued for the 1966 Chevelle series, be it 2- or 4-door sedan, sport coupe, convertible, GM records show the count (9,486) from sales records and Chevelles sold in California were not available with the 307 V8, but had a 350-cubic-inch engine. Additional 1971-1977 GMC Sprint production figures are available on the GMC Sprint production totals page. [27] New options included swivel bucket seats with console for coupes and Turbine I steel-backed urethane wheels. Retired Corvair and Corvette race car driver Don Yenko (a Pittsburgh-area Chevrolet dealer) developed his own line of signature Chevelles, Camaros and Novas, marketed as Yenko Super Cars. In early 1964 and 1965, Chevelles had a Malibu SS badge on the rear quarter panel. "[citation needed]. The second generation of the Chevelle covered 1968 through 1972 and brought with it a remodeled Chevelle that many thought had a more modern and sleek look to it. in the bullets below are for the VIN and not the Fisher Body trim The base Deluxe series was dropped for 1974, making the Malibu the base model. Malibu Classics had a luxurious cloth/vinyl split-bench front seat, color-keyed steering wheel, and woodgrain-accented instrument panel. Both used a four-barrel carburetor and 10.5:1 compression. coupe and 573867 convertible with no known breakdown of 41791. The Chevelle was introduced by Chevrolet in late 1963. * For 1969-1972, the El Camino SS was an option package added to a Custom V8 model. The style number on a Fisher Body trim tag does not have the It again featured quarter window louvers and a sloped, body-color urethane front end. The base LS5 454 V8 produced 365 gross and 285 net horsepower, but cowl induction was available which produced more power because of the air induction and a louder exhaust system. The Total Production numbers shown for each year may or may not include models built in Canada and will be so noted. The upscale luxury trim level for 1974 was the new Malibu Classic, offered in sedan, coupe, and station wagon models. The 1977 Chevelles featured new grilles. This website is the sole property of WBD. SS396 sport coupes and convertibles used the same Malibu sport coupe and convertible bodies with reinforced frames and revised front suspension: higher-rate springs, recalibrated shocks, and thicker front stabilizer bar, but with different exterior trim. Two-door hardtop coupes, and convertibles, four-door sedans, and four-door station wagons were offered throughout the entire run. * The El Camino is a body style and not a series. var ie=document.all&&navigator.userAgent.indexOf("Opera")==-1 Vinyl bucket seats that also came with a floor console, 14-inch full disc wheel covers, which were also used for the Impala SS. The 1968 model year would be the final year for the L79 This is followed by the serial number . shown indicates all of that series/model were assembled in the U.S. The SS equipment option requirements remained the same as those in 1971, any optional V8. The Chevy Chevelle has become one of the most iconic muscle cars in American history. The second 402 cid engine was available under RPO, rated at 330hp with single exhaust, and was available in any V8 series except an SS optioned Malibu or El Camino. records are for L78 engines built for the A body Chevelle, option in those two years. 1967 Chevelle Production Numbers by Series / Body. Upscale versions were Malibus including the convertible models. $292.70. "The cleanly styled Laguna has a lot to recommend it. "Enough is plenty, that's how we feel about the 350 Laguna. Although the first-generation Chevy Chevelles didn't last long, they certainly made impressive use of the time. Chevy II/Nova/Acadian Beaumont. document.write('') The truth is that no one really knows. are NOT reflected in the production numbers above. These are NOT reflected in With all of the different models and options for the Chevelle, almost anyone could find something to love about the car. The 4 door sedans and wagons turned to a 116-inch (2,900mm) span. The 300 Deluxe squads was not a sales success since the market was dominated by rival manufacturer Chrysler Corporation where its B platform (and its full-sized sedans) outsold its competitors. As it turns out, both plants no longer produced Chevelles after the 1969 model year so it's surmised that both plants were tooling up for the 1970 GM cars. These features, combined with the contoured sides, made some think that it had the appearance of a coke bottle. 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The Tonawanda in Canada; 36 of these were optioned with the L35 396 cid engine. var randomcontent=new Array() The base model of the Chevelle came with either a 140hp Turbo-Thrift six engine, a 200hp Turbo-Fire 307 V8 engine or a 325hp 327 V8 engine. There are over 1300 pages and 8500 images The LS6's oomph came from its 11.25:1 compression ratio, rectangle-port heads with 2.19-inch intake valves, and a mechanical cam . A 1966 Malibu SS factory photo shows wheel covers on the car from the 1965 Impala. A total of 294,160 Chevelles were built in the first year, including 76,860 SS models. Available engines were a 327-cubic-inch V8 instead of either of the sixes, or the mid-level option, a 220-horsepower 283-cubic-inch V8. in any series or body style except the SS396 sport coupe, ordered with the L79 engine option in both the 573837 sport Through the 1970s, California cars often had different powertrains than those marketed in states with less-stringent emissions regulations. After a four-year absence, the El Camino was reintroduced as part of the new Chevelle lineup in 1964. RPO L79 Production Figures for the 8,479. The station wagon, available in 6- or 9-passenger seating, featured a new counterbalanced liftgate which allowed for easier entry and loading up to 85 cubic feet.[27]. in your browser's window when reporting it. Starting in 1970 the displacement rule was discontinued. Front vent windows (hardtop and convertibles only) began to fade away now that Astro Ventilation (first introduced on the 1966 Buick Riviera which was used a year earlier on the Camaro and Caprice) was sending outside air into several Chevelle models. Advertised at 450 hp, the LS6 represented the pinnacle of Mark IV big-block performance in its day. The 300 Deluxe 2-door sedan was canceled and replaced by the base Chevelle Sport Coupe, a 2-door pillarless hardtop. The L79 engine option was available in any 1965 Chevelle series, be it 2- or 4-door sedan, sport coupe, convertible, station wagon, or pickup. function random_iframe(){ There were about 450,000 Chevy Chevelle models built for the 1969 model year. in Canada according to Vintage Vehicle Services; 903 with RPO Z25 and Inside, the vinyl bucket-seat interior featured a floor console for models equipped with the optional Muncie aluminum four-speed manual or Powerglide two-speed automatic instead of the standard three-speed manual. [16], 1966 saw a complete restyle of the Chevelle on the previous frame that included smooth contours, a broad new grille, and bumper treatment as well as curved side windows. The name "chevelle" has been speculated as influenced by gazelle and Chevrolet combined, as a smaller sedan to the Impala.[9]. last letter notes specific engine. if (ie||dom){ Chevy II/ Nova; 1968 was the last year the Chevy II nameplate The L79 engine option was discontinued for the 1966 Chevelle model year . The LS6 produced a claimed 450 gross HP in solid-lifter, high-compression guise. The vehicle would borrow the Chevelle convertible's box-style frame, while also incorporating the power brake system and imposing rear axle of the Impala. Headroom was up slightly and shoulder room gains were by 1.6 inches (41mm). layout and website photographic images were all created by WBD Fewer engine selections were available though the engines that remained gained a few horses. About seven percent of all Malibus had a six-cylinder engine, while about 86,000 came with the SS 396 option. In 1971, regulations continued to change the car, with SS models going back to a small-block 350 engine, rather than the large-block engines they had grown accustomed to. The Oshawa, All were two-door hardtops. With all these performance boosts, it's likely a good thing that Chevelle added taillights to the bumpers per federal regulations that year. While similar to their stateside counterparts, the convertible was available in the base Chevelle series, a model never offered in the United States. However, the Colonnade models became a sales success. Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about the Chevy Chevelle: As collectors' tastes change and are varied, there is not a specific model that is considered the most popular. With that V8, the Malibu Sport Coupe was the top seller by far starting at $2,923. The 1974 model featured new chrome grilles made of die-cast steel, and single rectangular tail lights replaced the dual round items on all coupes and sedans. There are over 1300 pages and 8500 images on this website. Only three of these (Malibu sport coupe, Malibu convertible, and El Camino pickup) were available with a choice of one of two SS options; RPO Z25 with the SS 396 (402cuin (6.6L)) engine and RPO Z15 with the new 454cuin (7.4L) engine. Another structural improvement was side-impact guard beams in the doors, as required by new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. } The model year 4 is the first number, the series Caveats: In Mexico, the base version of the new-for-1978 Malibu used the Chevelle name through 1981. This website is designed and maintained "[31], Motor Trend - 1973 Buyers Guide said: "Chevrolet is fielding an all-new intermediate Chevelle series at a time when competitive lines from Ford and Chrysler are one or more years oldwhen you look at what the stylists have done with what we used to call the pillar coupe, you might want to rush out and buy some stock in General Motors. strikes). 2,673 13427/13437 300 Deluxe coupes/sport coupes were produced for sale Corvette. An "Econominder" gauge package was optional. engine for a given series (odd numbers are L6, even numbers are RPO Z25 SS equipment option included one of these 402 cid engines, but was still marketed as a 396. John Z. DeLorean, Chevrolet's dynamic general manager during the design phase of the new Chevelles, left just as they were announced. Hardtop coupes featured a semi-fastback, flowing roofline with a long hood and short deck, influenced by the all-new Camaro. head option in 1969, GM's documentation does mention 311. The 1970 Chevelle and the 1970 Buick Skylark share the same roofline. The vehicle has been so popular, that it's shown up inover 1,600 movies, such as "The Fast and The Furious" and "Jack Reacher," staking its claim as Hollywood's go-to muscle car. The engines included three 396cuin (6.5L) V8s the standard, rated at 325hp (242kW), an optional 360hp (270kW), and an optional 375hp (280kW) (the mid-horsepower 396 was rated at 360hp (270kW) for 1966 and 350hp (260kW) thereafter). Chevy II/Nova. This was now called a coupe (or pillar coupe) while the 2-door hardtop remained a sport coupe. Year. of what series was ordered with any specific quantity of Flory, p. 356. document.getElementById("dynstuff") : document.all.dynstuff 2,155. There's some speculationthat the name wasa combination of Chevrolet and gazelle, but there's no record of Chevrolet discussing the name's origin anywhere. Rear seat legroom was up 3.5in (89mm) in sedans. In 1971, Chevrolet manufactured 2,275,694 automobiles (and just slightly fewer in 1972), many of which were Chevelles. Standard equipment included a console, a vinyl roof, opera-type vertical rear quarter windows which could be covered with optional horizontal ribs; bodyside striping, Laguna S-3 badging, rally wheels, a 4-spoke steering wheel, firmer springs and shock absorbers, a front anti-roll bar, and HR70x15 radial tires on rally wheels. At the time, the largest engine being installed in Chevelle SSs was the 396 c.i.d. The seventh character classifies the final assembly plant where the vehicle left the line ready for the consumer. Malibu Classic coupes had distinctive opera windows. "The Laguna is the type of car you want to own for fast, comfortable transportation in quiet luxury. and optional in the 13680 Malibu series El Camino. The Laguna Type S-3 was delayed until January 1975. 1972 was the last year for the cowl induction option for the 454 cid engine and was not even mentioned in the 1972 Chevelle brochure. Strongly in the Laguna's favor is the integrated, body-colored urethane bumper-front end. The LS6 454 option, which was originally announced as a regular production option on the Chevelle SS for 1971, was dropped early in the model year and no official records indicate that any 1971 Chevelles were assembled with the LS6 engine. example the 2,144 L78 engines sold in 1970 includes the The 1972 Chevelle series had wide enough appeal to qualify as America's second-best-selling car. The SS was now a trim option limited to the mid-level Malibu series. The L78 engine was introduced late in the 1968 model year accounting for the low production number. These economy-focused models included a simulated floor carpet made of vinyl-coated rubber color-matched to four available interior colors. 63620. Manual transmission cars got GM's "Air Injection Reactor (A.I.R)" smog pump. . Ultimately, with all of the models and packages offered for these vehicles, there's going to be a lot of mixed opinions on which one is the most popular. Inside, the Malibu Classic interiors had notchback bench seats[clarification needed] upholstered in cloth or vinyl, carpeted door panels, and simulated woodgrain instrument panel trim. The most powerful Chevelle is the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle 454 LS6. The one prototype and the 200 production units comprise the often-quoted 201 figure. Wheelbase dimensions were retained; a 112in (2,800mm) for coupes and 116in (2,900mm) for sedans and station wagons, but bodies were five inches (127mm) longer and an inch wider with a 1-inch (25mm) wider wheel track. 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