1959 Chevrolet Impala Series Specifications

Specifications

1959 1960

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1959 - 1960
Price :	$2,598-$2,900
Weight :	3600 lbs \| 1632.933 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6
Displacement :	3859 cc \| 235.5 cu in. \| 3.9 L.
Power :	135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 90 mm.
Stroke :	3.9 in \| 100 mm.
Compression :	8.25:1
Main Bearings :	4
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	4638 cc \| 283.0 cu in. \| 4.6 L.
Power :	185 BHP (136.16 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	8.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor

Turbocharged V 8
Displacement :	4638 cc \| 283.0 cu in. \| 4.6 L.
Power :	230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :	300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	9.50:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor

Turbocharged V 8
Displacement :	5703 cc \| 348.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	250 HP (184 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Torque :	355 Ft-Lbs (481 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	9.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	4638 cc \| 283.0 cu in. \| 4.6 L.
Power :	250 HP (184 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Torque :	305 Ft-Lbs (414 NM) @ 3800 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	9.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Direct Fuel Injection

Turbocharged V 8
Displacement :	5703 cc \| 348.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	280 HP (206.08 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :	355 Ft-Lbs (481 NM) @ 3200
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	9.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	4638 cc \| 283.0 cu in. \| 4.6 L.
Power :	290 HP (213.44 KW) @ 6200 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 98 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	10.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Direct Fuel Injection

Turbocharged V 8
Displacement :	5703 cc \| 348.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	300 HP (220.8 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Torque :	350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 3200 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	11.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor

Turbocharged V 8
Displacement :	5703 cc \| 348.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	305 HP (224.48 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Torque :	350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 105 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	11.00:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
1 4-barrel carburetor

Turbocharged V 8
Displacement :	5703 cc \| 348.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	315 HP (231.84 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	11.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor

Turbocharged V 8
Displacement :	5703 cc \| 348.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	320 HP (235.52 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Torque :	358 Ft-Lbs (485 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 105 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	11.25:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
1 4-barrel carburetor

Turbocharged V 8
Displacement :	5703 cc \| 348.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	335 HP (246.56 KW) @ 5800 RPM
Torque :	362 Ft-Lbs (491 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 105 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	11.25:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
3 2-barrel carburetors

Turbocharged V 8
Displacement :	5703 cc \| 348.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	350 HP (257.6 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	364 Ft-Lbs (494 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 105 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	11.25:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
3 2-barrel carburetors

Transmission:
3 Manual , 2 Automatic Powerglide , 4 Manual , 3 Manual Overdrive , Turboglide , Corvette Type Powerglide

Production Figures

Total Chevrolet Production for 1959 :	1,462,140
1959 Chevrolet Impala Series
Convertible 2 dr. 5 P :	72,765
Nomad Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	188,623
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	525,461
Sport Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	164,901
Sport Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	182,520

Dimension(s)

Sedan

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	210.9 in \| 5357 mm.
Width :	79.9 in \| 2029 mm.
Height :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.

Sport Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,700
Weight :	3700 lbs \| 1678.292 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	210.9 in \| 5357 mm.
Width :	79.9 in \| 2029 mm.
Height :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.

Nomad Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$2,900
Weight :	4000 lbs \| 1814.369 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	210.9 in \| 5357 mm.
Width :	79.9 in \| 2029 mm.
Height :	56.3 in \| 1430 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Tires :	8.00 x 14

Sport Coupe

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Exterior
Price :	$2,598
Weight :	3569 lbs \| 1618.871 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	210.9 in \| 5357 mm.
Width :	79.9 in \| 2029 mm.
Height :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.

Convertible

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Exterior
Price :	$2,890
Weight :	3700 lbs \| 1678.292 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	210.9 in \| 5357 mm.
Width :	79.9 in \| 2029 mm.
Height :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Tires :	8.00 x 14

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	7.50 X 14

1959 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$2,200
Avg. Household Income :	$5,010
Avg. Home :	$12,400
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.25

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1959 Chevrolet Impala Series? A: The 1959 Chevrolet Impala Series has a wheelbase size of 119.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1959 Chevrolet Impala Series? A: The 1959 Chevrolet Impala Series has a length of 210.90 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1959 Chevrolet Impala Series? A: The 1959 Chevrolet Impala Series has a width of 79.90 inches.

Q: How much did the 1959 Chevrolet Impala Series cost when new?A: The 1959 Chevrolet Impala Series cost approximately $2,598 to $2,900 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1959 Chevrolet Impala Series? A: The 1959 Chevrolet Impala Series was offered as a Convertible, Nomad Station Wagon, Sedan, Sport Coupe, Sport Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1959 Chevrolet Impala Series have? A: The 1959 Chevrolet Impala Series had 7.50 X 14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1959? A: Chevrolet produced 1,462,140 automobiles in 1959.

Q: What engines did the 1959 Chevrolet Impala Series have? A: The 1959 Chevrolet Impala Series had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3859 cc | 235.5 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 4000 RPM

V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 185 BHP (136.16 KW) @ 4600 RPM

Turbocharged V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 3000 RPM

Turbocharged V 8 (5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 250 HP (184 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 355 Ft-Lbs (481 NM) @ 2800 RPM

V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 250 HP (184 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 305 Ft-Lbs (414 NM) @ 3800 RPM

Turbocharged V 8 (5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 280 HP (206.08 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 355 Ft-Lbs (481 NM) @ 3200

V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 290 HP (213.44 KW) @ 6200 RPM

Turbocharged V 8 (5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 300 HP (220.8 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 3200 RPM

Turbocharged V 8 (5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 305 HP (224.48 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 3600 RPM

Turbocharged V 8 (5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 315 HP (231.84 KW) @ 5600 RPM

Turbocharged V 8 (5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 320 HP (235.52 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 358 Ft-Lbs (485 NM) @ 3600 RPM

Turbocharged V 8 (5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 335 HP (246.56 KW) @ 5800 RPM and 362 Ft-Lbs (491 NM) @ 3600 RPM

Turbocharged V 8 (5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 350 HP (257.6 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 364 Ft-Lbs (494 NM) @ 3600 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1959 Chevrolet Impala Series have? A: The 1959 Chevrolet Impala Series had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 2 speed Automatic Powerglide, 4 speed Manual, 3 speed Manual Overdrive, Turboglide, Corvette Type Powerglide.