Borg Warner T10

• The 1962 Impala's manual transmissions were manufactured by Borg Warner, model T10. Three- and four-speed options were available. Depending on the model, there were optional floor or column shifters. According to Ken's Speed and Machine, 1962 Borg Warner T10s included a variety of gear ratios.
  
  

Powerglide

• In 1962, Impala powerglide automatics were the older cast-iron type, with the exception of the aluminum cast model available with the 327 engine option. Hemmings Motor News notes that the six-cylinders came with a 1.82:1 gear ratio for first gear and reverse while the eight-cylinder models had a higher-performance 1.76:1 first gear and reverse ratios.
  
  

Additional Information

• 1962 was a transitional year for the GM powerglide transmission. In 1963, all production powerglides were aluminum cast and offered higher performance. 1962 was also the first year the manual first and second two-speed option was available on automatics.