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1959 Chevrolet Impala Series Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1959 Chevrolet Impala Series, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1959 - 1960
Price : $2,598-$2,900
Weight : 3600 lbs | 1632.933 kg
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 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

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

Sedan

Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
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

Price : $2,700
Weight : 3700 lbs | 1678.292 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
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

Price : $2,900
Weight : 4000 lbs | 1814.369 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
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

Sport Coupe
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Sport Coupe
Chassis # F59L151129
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Auction entries : 1
Sport Coupe
Chassis # F59F261563
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Auction entries : 2
Sport Coupe
Chassis # F590113479
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Auction entries : 1
Sport Coupe
Chassis # f59s310019
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Auction entries : 1
Price : $2,598
Weight : 3569 lbs | 1618.871 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
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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Convertible
Convertible
Chassis # F59L180143
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Auction entries : 1
Convertible
Price : $2,890
Weight : 3700 lbs | 1678.292 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
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

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.

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