1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
With features such as rocker panel trim, made the Impala popular with consumers.

1970 Chevrolet Impala

The 1970 Impala was still a step up from the Bel Air and a step below the Caprice. It had bright rocker panel trim and the body side scripts were had the Impala name. Standard equipment was basically the same as the Bel Air.
         

1970 Chevrolet Impala Production Numbers

Model Number Body/Style Number Body Type & Seating Factory Price Shipping Weight Total Production
Impala Series 63 - Six-Cyl
63 69 4 dr Sedan - 6P $3,021 3,655 lbs 6,500 Total
63 37 2 dr Hardtop Sport Coupe - 6P $3,038 3,641 lbs
Impala Series 64 - V-8
64 69 4 dr Sedan - 6P $3,132 3,602 lbs 606,300 Total 9,562 Convertibles
64 37 2 dr Hardtop Sport Coupe - 6P $3,149 3,788 lbs
64 39 4 dr Hardtop Sport Sedan - 6P $3,203 3,871 lbs
64 47 2 dr Custom Coupe - 6P $3,266 3,801 lbs
64 67 2 dr Convertible - 6P $3,377 3,643 lbs
Kingswood Series 64 - V-8
64 45 4 dr Kingwood Wagon - 6P $3,589 4,321 lbs 162,600 Total
64 35 4 dr Kingwood Wagon - 9P $3,477 4,269 lbs

Model Series Identification

Impala - 16300-16400 Impala (Sport Coupe) - 16337-16437
Impala (4-Dr. Sedan) - 16369-16469 Impala (Custom) - 16447
Impala (4-Dr. Sport Sedan) - 16339-16439 Impala (Convertible) - 16467

Chassis Data

Model Wheelbase Overall Length Width Front Tread Rear Tread Tires
Chevrolet 119 in 216 in 80 in 62.5 in 62.4 in F78 x 15B(six-cylinder)G78 x15 (V-8)
Chevrolet Convertible 119 in 216 in 80 in 62.5 in 62.4 in G78 x15
Chevrolet Station Wagon 119 in 217 in 80 in 62.5 in 62.4 in H78 x 14

Options & Accessories

Description Description
Comfort-On Air Conditioning Powerglide Transmission
Deflector (station wagon) Positraction Rear Axle
Power Drum Brakes Heavy-Duty Battery
Power Front Disc Brakes Dual Exhaust
Carpeted Load Floor (station wagon) 63-Amp Generator
Electro-Clear Rear Defroster Engine Block Heater
Standard Rear Defroster Heavy-Duty Radiator
Power Door Locks Six-Way Power Seat
Tinted Glass Power Strato-Bucket Seat
Headlight Delay System Rear Fender Skirts
Vigilante Light Monitoring System Power Steering
AM Push Button Radio Comfort-Tilt Steering Wheel
AM/FM Push Button Radio Wheel Covers
AM/FM Radio w/ FM Stereo Special Wheel Covers
Vinyl Top Rally-Styled Wheels
Turbo Hydra-Matic Transmission Fingertip Windshield Wiper Control

Engine Data

Location Of Engine Code: 6-Cyl. Corvair-- Stamped on top of the block ahead of generator oil filter adapter. 6-Cyl-- Stamped on a pad behind the distributor on right side of block. 8-Cyl-- Stamped on the block in front of the right hand cylinder head.
Letter Code Engine Horsepower Torque Transmission Carburetor
CCG (p) (t) 6-250 155 235 Manual 3-Speed 1 BC
CCH 6-250 155 235 Manual 3-Speed 1 BC
CCK (p) (t) 6-250 155 235 Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 1 BC
CCL (p) (t) 6-250 155 235 Manual 3-Speed 1 BC
CCM 6-250 155 235 Powerglide 1 BC
CCZ 6-250 155 235 Manual 3-Speed 1 BC
CGR 8-400 265 400 Manual 3-Speed 2 BC
CGS (p) 8-454 345 500 Manual 3-Speed 4 BC
CGT (p) 8-454 390 + 500 Manual 3-Speed 4 BC
CGU 8-454 390 + 500 Manual 3-Speed 4 BC
CGV 8-454 345 500 Manual 3-Speed 4 BC
CND 8-350 250 345 Manual 3-Speed 2 BC
CNO 8-350 250 345 Not Available 2 BC
CNP (p) (t) 8-350 250 345 Manual 3-Speed 2 BC
CNQ 8-350 300 380 Manual 3-Speed 4 BC
CNR 8-350 300 380 Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 4 BC
CNS (p) 8-350 300 380 Powerglide 4 BC
CNT (p) 8-350 300 380 Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 4 BC
CNU 8-350 250 345 Powerglide 2 BC
CNV 8-350 250 345 Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 2 BC
CNW (p) (t) 8-350 250 345 Powerglide 2 BC
CNX (p) (t) 8-350 250 345 Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 2 BC
CRF 6-250 155 235 Manual 3-Speed 1 BC
CRG 6-250 155 235 Manual 3-Speed 1 BC
NOTES: (p) Police (t) Taxi + High Performance

Axle Codes

Location Of Axle Codes: Stamped on differential carrier (along with date of manufacture) or on the axle tube near carrier.
Codes - Non-Locking Codes - Locking Ratio
CDA, CES CDG, CET 3.08
CDD, CDE, CWY CDH, CGH, CWZ 3.31
CDZ, CEZ, CGK. CNZ, CE3 CDX, CDY, CGM, CLK 2.73
CEA, CFW, CMY CED, CFX, CLJ 2.56
CEM, CEN, CND, CWK CDF, CGW, CLN, CWP 3.07
CEV CGU 3.36
Manufacturer Identity
B - Buick C - Chevrolet Buffalo
O - Oldsmobile K - GM of Canada, St. Catharines
P - Pontiac M - GM of Canada
G - Chevrolet Gear & Axle  
 
   
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