1964 CHECKER

General Specifications

Chasis:

Wheelbase: 120"

Limousine: 129"

Overall Length: 199.3"

Limousine: 208"

Tire Size:

Passenger Cars: 6.70 X 15 Inches

Station Wagons: 7.10 X 15 Inches

Body Data:

Checker Marathon Series:

Model A12; 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #A12

Base Price: $2,793; Shipping Weight: 3,485 Pounds;

Model A12; 4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Body #A12W

Base Price: $3,140; Shipping Weight: 3,625 Pounds;

Checker Marathon Town Custom Series:

Model A12; 4 Door Sedan, 8 Passenger, Body #A12E

Base Price: $4,638; Shipping Weight: 3,525 Pounds;

Engine Specifications:

Standard Engine:

Engine Type: L-Head, Inline 6 Cylinder

Bore & Stroke: 3-5/16" x 4-3/8"

Engine Displacement: 226 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 7.3 to 1;

Taxable Horsepower: 26.33

Horsepower: 80 @ 3,100 RPM

Carburetor: Zenith, One Barrel, Model O, #12469

Optional Engine:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, Inline 6 Cylinder

Bore & Stroke: 3-5/16" x 4-3/8"

Engine Displacement: 226 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 8.0 to 1;

Taxable Horsepower: 26.33

Horsepower: 141 @ 4,400 RPM

Carburetor: Rochester 2 Barrel, Model 7023096

Axle Ratios:

Standard: 3.73:1

Optional:

Manual Transmission: 3.54:1

Overdrive Transmission: 4.09:1

Automatic Transmission: 3.31:1

1964 CHECKER

Popular Options:

Power Steering, Power Brakes, Air Conditioning, Heater & Defroster, Whitewall Tires, Full Wheel Discs, Padded Dash, Overhead Valve Engine, Overdrive, Heavy Duty Battery, Limited Slip Differential, Single Range Automatic Transmission, Dual Range Automatic Transmission.

1964 Checker Historical Data:

1964 was the last year Checker used the Continental Engines.

Model Year Production:

960 Private Passenger Cars

5,350 Taxi Cabs

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