The 1967 Chevelle was produced by the Chevrolet division of Regular Motors, and was detail of the Chevelle contour manufactured from 1964 to 1977. The 1967 mould was one of Chevrolet's most usual cars, for its medium-size appearance, sharp straight lines (which gave the Chevelle its sporty inspect) and the performance and appearance possibility mail.
Types and Styling
The 1967 Chevelle was offered in two-door hardtop Sport Coupe, convertible, four-door Sport Sedan and Concours station wagon models. Models were the representation 300 Series, the top-end Malibu and the performance Super Sport (SS) 396. About 27,300 Chevelle station wagons were manufactured. Production of the 1967 SS 396 was 63,006, down from 72,272 Super Sports produced in 1966. Chevelle's top performer, the SS 396, could reach 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds and the quarter-mile in 15.3 seconds at 94 mph.
The 1967 Chevelle was placed on a 115-inch wheelbase and measured 197 inches drawn out and 74.6 inches Broad. It had 14-inch wheels. The estate car had the alike extent, nevertheless was aloof a cramped and than a half inch longer. The Malibu Sport Coupe weighed 2,980 lbs.
Extra Features
Chevrolet probably offered enhanced features on its Chevelles than on any other vehivle. Options included Strato-bucket seats, Super-Lift rear shock absorbers, cruise bridle, air conditioning, bumper guards, potentiality tailgate window on the estate car, electric Watch, deluxe cloth interior, Mag-styled revolve covers and simulated wire turn covers, among many other amenities.
SS 396
By 1967, the Chevelle Super Sport 396 featured front CD brakes for finer stopping effectiveness. Slight changes throughout the automobile over the 1966 models improved handling and consolation. Along with certain "SS" badging, bucket seats and interior accents, the performance SS 396 featured a guideline 325-horsepower, 396-cubic-inch V-8 engine or an optional 350-hp 396. Some Chevy dealers installed a 375-hp 396 in the Super Sport. The 1966, 1967 and 1968 model years were the only period when the SS 396 was its own separate model, like the 300 Series and the Malibu. In 1969, the SS 396 was demoted to an option package that had to be ordered from the factory.
Production and Performance
A total of 369,133 Chevelles were produced. The base Chevelle Custom and Deluxe Custom 300 Series with a six-cylinder engine numbered 85,700. About 283,400 Chevelles equipped with the V-8 were sold. The bulging object panels were sculpted "Coke-bottle" style, and the roofline featured the "flying buttress" rear window, which was concaved into the "C", or rear, column. The 1967 Chevelle received current chrome bars on the grille that were discrepant from the 1966 models, and restyled taillamps that spread out enclosing the path of the rear quarter panel, according to Oldrides.com and Musclecarclub.com.
