Muscle Cars, 1961 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport (SS)
In 1961, the Chevrolet Impala SS ( Super Sport) made its debute into the automotive market. The SS badge was to become Chevrolet’s signature of performance on many models, although it has often been an appearance only package. In 1961 the Impala SS was a performance package, beginning with high-performance 348cid V8 engines (available with 305, 340, and 350 horsepower) or the 409cid V8 that was available with up to 360 horsepower, giving this classy Impala SS plenty of muscle. The options included upgraded tires, springs, shocks and sintered metallic brake linings.
In 1962, the Impala SS could be had with any engine available in the Impala, all the way down to the 235cid (135 hp) inline-6. From this point until 1969, the SS was an appearance package only, though the heavy duty parts and big engines could still be ordered. From 1962-on Super Sports were limited to hardtop and convertible coupe only. The exception was the Z24 option package available in conjunction with the standard Z03 Super Sport package.
Labels: 409cid engine, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Super Sport, Impala SS
posted by iGoMuscleCars.com @ 8:10 PM
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In 1961, the ONLY 409 available was the 360 hp. No higher horsepower 409 was available until 1962.
areal61ss (Ron Dingus)
Thank You Ronald, a typo over looked.
The 409 was introduced in December of 1960, I believe and the initial version was a 360 hp, with a single Carter AFB 4-bbl. The horsepower was upped to 380 hp in 1962, also a 409 hp version was available in 1962, producing 1 hp per cubic inch with a dual aluminum intake that had dual Carter AFB 4-bbl's attached. Thanks again for reading and adding your feedback and is well appreciated.
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