1963 Chevrolet Biscayne, Bel Air, and Impala
 The 1963 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe had crisp and angular styling. |
The standard Turbo-Fire 283-cubic-inch V-8 got a boost to 195 horsepower, the mid-range 327-cubic-inch engine yielded 250 to 340 horsepower, and the big-block 409 cranked out 340, 400, or 425 horses. The latter used twin four-barrel carburetors and 11:1 compression.
Quite a few buyers skipped the V-8, making do with the 140-horse Turbo-Thrift six. On the opposite end of the performance spectrum, a few lucky drag racers were able to obtain one of a handful of cars that were fitted with lightweight aluminum front body panels and held a 427-cubic-inch enlargement of the 409 engine.
Impalas again sold best, with 832,600 built (including 153,271 Super Sports). Sport Sedans had their own hardtop roofline, and Sport Coupes could now get a vinyl top. Most costly model was the aggressive-looking SS Impala convertible. Available with any engine, an SS package added $161 to the ragtop's $3,024 base price and included heavy-duty springs, aluminum-trimmed bucket seats, and swirl dashboard inserts. All SS Impalas had floor shifters, and a new console included a locking compartment.
 The Impala SS convertible was the most expensive full-size Chevrolet in 1963. |
| Model | Weight range (lbs.) | Price range (new) | Number built |
| Biscayne | 3,205-3,810 | $2,322-$2,830 | 186,500 (approx.) |
| Bel Air | 3,215-3,810 | $2,454-$3,028 | 354,100 (approx.) |
| Impala | 3,310-3,870 | $2,661-$3,170 | 832,600 (approx.) |
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