1976 CHEVROLET
FULL SIZED CARS
General Specifications
Model Designations:
Impala, Series 1L, 8 Cylinder
Caprice Classic, Series 1N, 8 Cylinder
Chasis Features:
Wheelbase:
Passenger Cars: 121.5 Inches - All Series
Station Wagons: 125 Inches - All Series
Overall Length, All Series:
Passenger Cars: 222.9"
Station Wagons: 228.6"
Tire Sizes:
Passenger Cars: G78 X 15"
Station Wagons: LR78 X 15"
1976 Chevrolet (Full Sized) Engines:
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 350 Cu. In., 145 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 350 Cu. In., 165 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 400 Cu. In., 175 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 454 Cu. In., 225 HP
See 1976 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data File for additional information on all engines and engine accessories.
IMPALA, 8 CYLINDER:
Body #47, 2 Door Custom Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $4,763; Shipping Weight: 4,175 Lbs.
Production Total: 43,219
Body #47, 2 Door Landau Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $5,058; Shipping Weight: Not Available
Production Total: 10,841
Body #69, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $4,706; Shipping Weight: 4,222 Lbs.
Production Total: 86,057
Body #69, 4 Door 'S' Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $4,507; Shipping Weight: Not Available.
Production Total: 18,265
Body #39, 4 Door Hardtop Sport Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $4,798; Shipping Weight: 4,245 Lbs.
Production Total: 39,849
Body #35, 4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $5,166; Shipping Weight: 4,912 Lbs.
Production Total: 19,657
Body #45, 4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger
Base Price: $5,283; Shipping Weight: 4,972 Lbs.
Production Total: 21,329
CAPRICE CLASSIC, 8 CYLINDER:
Body #47, 2 Door Custom Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $5,043; Shipping Weight: 4,244 Lbs.
Production Total: 28,161
Body #47, 2 Door Landau Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $5,284; Shipping Weight: Not Available
Production Total: 21,926
Body #69, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $5,013; Shipping Weight: 4,285 Lbs.
Production Total: 47,411
Body #39, 4 Door Sport Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $5,078; Shipping Weight: 4,311 Lbs.
Production Total: 55,308
Body #35, 4 Door Estate Wagon, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $5,429; Shipping Weight: 4,948 Lbs.
Production Total: 10,029
Body #45, 4 Door Estate Wagon, 9 Passenger
Base Price: $5,546; Shipping Weight: 5,007 Lbs.
Production Total: 21,804
1976 CHEVROLET
Tune Up Specifications - All Series:
8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 2 Barrel Carburetor:
Spark Plug:
Type: AC R44TX
Gap: .060"
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 6 BTDC
Timing Mark Location: Viabration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 4 Barrel Carburetor:
Spark Plug:
Type: AC R44TX
Gap: .060"
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 8 BTDC
Timing Mark Location: Viabration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder Engine, 400 Cu. In.:
Spark Plug:
Type: AC R44TX
Gap: .060"
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC
Timing Mark Location: Viabration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder Engine, 454 Cu. In.:
Spark Plug:
Type: AC R44TX
Gap: .060"
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 16 Degrees BTDC
Timing Mark Location: Viabration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive
Capacities-All Full Sized Series :
8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In.:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 18 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 20 Quarts
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 26 Gallons (Station Wagons: 22 Gallons)
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter
Automatic Transmission: 4 Quarts with Normal Change
Total Capacity: TH 250 & 350: 10 Quarts
Total Capacity: TH 400: 11 Quarts
Rear Axle:
8-1/8" Ring Gear: 3-1/2 Pints
8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4 Pints
8 Cylinder Engine, 400 Cu. In.:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 18 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 20 Quarts
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 26 Gallons (Station Wagons: 22 Gallons)
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter
Automatic Transmission: 4-1/2 Quarts with Normal Change
Total Capacity: TH 250 & 350: 10 Quarts
Total Capacity: TH 400: 11 Quarts
Rear Axle:
8-1/8" Ring Gear: 3-1/2 Pints
8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4 Pints
8 Cylinder Engine, 454 Cu. In.:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 23 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 25 Quarts
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 26 Gallons (Station Wagons: 22 Gallons)
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter
Automatic Transmission: 4 Quarts with Normal Change
Total Capacity: TH 250 & 350: 10 Quarts
Total Capacity: TH 400: 11 Quarts
Rear Axle:
8-1/8" Ring Gear: 3-1/2 Pints
8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4 Pints
Valve Specifications:
See 1976 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Pistons, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft & Bearings:
See 1976 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Engine Tightening:
See 1976 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Alternator & Regulator Specifications:
See 1976 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Distributor Specifications:
See 1976 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Starting Motor Specifications:
See 1976 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Carburetor Settings:
See 1976 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Rear Axle Specifications-All Series Chevrolet, Full Sized:
Carrier Type: Integral
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:
Method: Shims
Adnustment: .005"-.008"
Pinion Bearing Preload:
Method: Spacer
Adjustment:
New Bearings: 15-30 Inch Pounds
Used Bearings: 5-10 Inch Pounds
Differential Bearing Preload:
Method: Shims
Adjustment:
New Bearings: .010"
Used Bearings: .010"
Brake Specifications, Chevrolet, Full Sized Models:
Brake Drum Diameter:
Passenger Cars: 11 Inches
Station Wagons: 12 Inches
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brake: 2-15/16"
Rear Drum:
Passenger Cars: 15/16"
Station Wagons: 1"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 1-1/8:
Power Brakes: 1-1/8"
Wheel Alignment Specifications, Chevrolet, All Full Sized Models:
Caster:
With Radial Tires: +1-1/2 Degrees
With Bias Tires: +1 Degree
Camber:
Left: +1 Degree
Right: +1/2 Degree
Toe In; 0 to 1/8 inches;
Popular Options:
Air Conditioning; Comfortron Air Conditioning; Rear Defogger, Cruise Control; Tinted Glass; Tilt Steering Wheel; Power Door Locks; Power Seat; Power Windows; Power Trunk Release; Power Tailgate for Wagon; Electric Clock for Impala; Econominder Gauge Package; Intermittent Wipers; Dual Horns on Impala; Drivers Remote Mirror; Dual Remote Mirrors; Dual Remote Mirrors with Body Color; Vanity Visor Mirror; Lighted Vanity Visor Mirror; Push Button AM Radio; AM-FM Radio; AM-FM Stereo Radio; Stereo 8-Track Tape Player With AM Radio; ;Stereo 8-Track Tape Player with AM-FM Radio; Rear Seat Speaker; Windshield Antenna; Vinyl Roof; Rear Fender Skirts on Impala; Bumper Guards; Reclining Passenger Seat; Deluxe Load Floor Carpet for Wagons; Litter Container; Engine Options.
Paint Colors & Codes:
11 Antique White
13 Cosworth Silver
16 Medium Gray
19 Texedo Black
21 Light Blue
24 Medium Blue
28 Light Blue
33 Dark Yellow
35 Dark Blue
36 Firethorn
37 Mahogany
40 Lime
45 Lime Green
49 Dark Green
50 Cream
51 Bright Yellow
57 Cream Gold
65 Buckskin
66 Burnt Orange
67 Medium Saddle
69 Corvette Dark Brosn
72 Red
75 Red
78 Medium Orange
Promotional Model Cars Available:
Plastic: Caprice 2 Door Hardtop.
1976 Chevrolet Historical Data:
1976 Chevrolet Model Year Introduction date was on October 2, 1975
Model Year Production: 423,856 full sized Chevrolets.
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