[79] That same day regular production on the Impala (the 2.4L eAssist and 3.6L equipped versions/LT2 and LTZ2 trims only) began at their Oshawa plant,[80] while production at GM's Detroit-Hamtramck plant (the 2.5L equipped versions/LS, LT1 and LTZ1 trims) started production on April 8 and arrived to dealerships in May. The SS model used the Generation IV small-block V8, the first to do so in a front-wheel-drive Chevrolet, and the first V8 in a Chevrolet sedan since the 1996 Caprice. As with previous years, Impalas featured more chrome trim inside and out, with pleated tufted upholstery and door panels plus simulated walnut trim on the lower instrument panel. The tenth-generation Impala was introduced at the 2012 New York Auto Show for the 2014 model year, with sales and production commencing March 4, 2013. Even with its trimmer exterior dimensions, the new Impala featured increased headroom, rear-seat legroom and trunk space. Eventually the TH 350 became the guts for the 700R4. The taillights were a large "teardrop" design at each side, and two slim-wide, nonfunctional front air intake scoops were added just above the grille. [47] To commemorate Chevrolet's long relationship with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indianapolis 500 race, a limited edition (4,088 produced) Impala Indy SS was offered in 2004, featuring black grille with gold Chevrolet bowtie emblem that would be carried over to all Impala models in 2005, various Indy logos on the exterior and interior, 17-inch chrome wheels, gauge cluster package, and more. Cars equipped with this option got full-length door glass minus the vent windows. It retained the 119-inch wheelbase from previous models. The Active Fuel Management feature remained on the 5.3L V8 with a 17-gallon gas tank[66] for the SS model, but was no longer available on 3.9L V6 for the LT and LTZ models. The downside was the price; the 283 Fuelie was $484 versus $162 for the high-horsepower 348 with three deuces. 1962-1965 Chevrolet Impala 1958-1965 Chevrolet Impala Models, Prices, Production 1958 Chevrolet Work on the 1958 Chevrolet began in earnest in mid 1955 at a time when the sales potential of the 1955 cars, themselves a radical departure in many respects from their forebears, wasn't fully apparent. As those cars (including the Chevy Chevelle) took off at the end of the 1960s, Impala SS production would decline drastically. The shifter was moved from the column to the center console, and the engine was given an OBD-II computer control system (the camshaft was reground to adjust for the new computer). This was a transitional step between traditional construction and the later fully unitized body/chassis; the body structure was also strengthened in the rocker panels and firewall. All new full-size Chevrolets eschewed the "X" frame for a full-width perimeter frame, a new body that featured curved, frameless side glass (for pillarless models), sharper angled windshield with newly reshaped vent windows, and redesigned full-coil suspension. The ninth generation Impala featured a wood trim center console with chrome accents on all major control buttons. Impala Sport Coupes had a graceful fastback roof line, which flowed in an unbroken line into the rear deck. 1965 Impala As mentioned before, 1965 Impala production hit an all-time high not seen before or since in the auto industry. After the Impala sales high of 1965, which has yet to be topped by any car company, there was unfortunately nowhere for the car to go but down. [41] The LS came factory-equipped with cloth bucket seats upgradeable to leather with center console and floor shift, color-keyed "Impala" door scripts and trunk badge, anti-lock brakes, traction control system, keyless remote entry, integrated foglamps, aluminum wheels upgradeable to alloy wheels, rear spoiler (optional on the base models), 4-gauge instrument cluster (with tachometer), and the larger 200 horsepower (149kW) 3.8 liter (231 cu in) L36 V6. The TH 400 was rated for 400 ft pounds of tourqe, while the TH 350 was rated for 350. However, unlike the passenger cars, Impala wagons had dual-unit taillights. In 1995, Dark Cherry Metallic and Dark Grey Green were added as exterior color options, and the body paneling on the rear quarter panel was altered to reflect the cosmetic effect formerly achieved by a window insert. All models came equipped with power windows, door locks, and mirrors. Pistons were made from forged aluminum. The Impala", Image of 50th Anniversary promotional photo, "1958 Chevrolet Engineering Features-073", https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1Hkvhklkv8, "What Changes Were Made In The Chevy 235 Engine? All Impala models for 1967 also featured upgraded door panels with carpeting on the lower section. Engine availability was reduced for 1977; the inline-6 was reintroduced with 110hp (82kW). Wireless charging for devices, front and rear splash guards, as well as lane change alert were added. The SS retained the same drivetrain and did not receive the FlexFuel feature due to the high-performance nature of the powertrain. Chevrolet's full-size 1965 model was curvier and larger than its counterparts of 1963-1964. Because "big block muscle" was now focusing on intermediate and even compact size cars, Chevrolet discontinued the Impala Super Sport series after 1969, although the 1970 model was still available with a big block V8 (now displacing 454 cubic inches), bucket seats, a center console with floor shifter. Rocker panel trim was deleted. Seven versions of the 283-cuin and 348-cuin V8s were offered: the carbureted Turbo-Fire 283cuin \could have either 170 or 230hp (130 or 170kW). The formal Custom Coupe, previously a Caprice exclusive, became available as an Impala. The 2015 Chevrolet Impala Bi-Fuel runs on CNG (compressed natural gas) and gasoline. The Impala remained Chevrolet's top-selling model with the fifth generation. Daytime running lights became standard on LT and navigation became standard on Premier. Another change from 1994 was the placement of the side mirrors from pods attached to the door to a larger format attached to the 'A' pillar. The standard engine was enlarged to a 235hp (175kW) 327 cubic-inch V8 with optional engine choices including a new 350 cubic-inch Turbo Fire V8 rated at 255 and 300hp (220kW), a 265hp (198kW) 396 cubic-inch Turbo Jet V8, and 427 cubic-inch Turbo Jet V8s rated at 335 and 390hp (291kW). SS models came as either a two-door hardtop or convertible. A new 3.9L V6 with Active Fuel Management was available. Ban or no ban, the Impala SS 409 hardtop ($2,947) or convertible ($3,196) was still a big, fast car for the time. Other later-built cars had the 396cuin (6.5L) as the big-block option. The hardtop tested out at 7.5 seconds for -to-60 mph and 15.3 seconds in the quarter-mile. For the 1980 model year, a mid cycle refresh replaced this complex backlight in the coupe with a more upright nearer flat glass, although the overall design remained similar. In addition, certain features and option packages were deleted from both models.[90]. 2016 models also came equipped with a new 800 cold-cranking amps battery, replacing the 900 CCA. LT, LTZ, and Police; Active Fuel Management. Engine choices included the inline six-cylinder as well as the famous Chevrolet small-block and big-block V8s. Lesser models leaned more toward brightwork inside and out. Automatic transmission buyers were given the option of the newly introduced three-range Turbo Hydra-Matic for the newly introduced Mark IV big-block engine, displacing 396 cubic inches. LTZ (Premier) Adds To LT: 3.6L VVT V6 gasoline engine with FlexFuel capabilities, nineteen-inch (19") aluminum-alloy wheels, keyless access with push-button start, luxury leather-trimmed seating surfaces, dual heated front and rear seats, heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, exterior LED Daytime Running Lamps (DRL's), rearview backup camera system, chrome-accented color-keyed exterior door handles with touch sensors, and chrome side mirrors. [citation needed] GM made some minor structural enhancements to the Impala, beginning in December 2009; models produced after that received a "Good" in the IIHS frontal offset crash test. Steering wheels and instrument panels were color-keyed to interior colors, as opposed to the matte black used in 19711972. The Caprice package was reintroduced as the Chevrolet Caprice Custom in 1966, taking the top position in the full-size Chevrolet lineup. The Turboglide was also discontinued,[23] leaving the Powerglide as the only automatic transmission available. Caprices received tufted upholstery, wood grained accents on the dashboard and specialty pulls on the insides of the doors. Powertrains consisted of mostly V8 engines. The Impala SS models were in their own separate series for the first time in 1965. Impala station wagons were renamed Kingswood, a name which would continue through 1972. This package was available on any 1967-69 2-door Impala and it included Chevrolet's 427 cubic inch V8, F41 Sport Suspension, redline tires, and unique SS 427 badges on the body. 1972 saw the last Impala convertible; it sold 6,456 units, placing fourth with just under 9 percent of the market, right behind the Corvette's 6,508 units sold, ahead of the Mustang's 6,401 units sold. The Caprice model was revised with a new front end with a swept back style header panel with recessed headlight buckets, a new hood, and new fenders. GM was so sure that Nascar was going to put a 400 CI limit on motors in 65, that is why . . The Sport Sedan featured a new, creased roof line. It was only available in a few basic colors. Painted emerald green metallic, with a white interior, the Impala concept car featured hardtop styling. The car was, in essence, a high-performance version of the Caprice heavily based on the Caprice 9C1 police package. [7] [8] The iconic Chevy Impala had changed and evolved significantly over the years. Five new colors were introduced: Siren Red Tintcoat, Citron Green Metallic, Heather Gray Metallic, Mosaic Black Metallic, and Green Envy Metallic; six colors were dropped: Autumn Bronze, Red Rock, Crystal Red Tintcoat, Ashen Gray, Silver Topaz, and Champagne Silver. A coil spring suspension replaced the previous year's rear leaf springs, and an air ride system was optional. "Super Sport" scripts replaced the "Impala" fender badges. [59] With the use of the 5.3L LS4 V8, the Impala SS is capable of a 5.6 second 060mph (097km/h) time and a quarter-mile time of 14.2 seconds traveling at 101mph (163km/h). This car featured a W-Series V8 engine derived from the 409. A 283cuin (4,640cc) engine was the standard V8, with ratings of 185hp (138kW), 230hp (170kW), and 250hp (190kW) with optional Rochester Ramjet fuel injection. The similar 1970 Impala got a minor facelift featuring a more conventional under the grille bumper replacing the wrap-around unit used in 1969 along with new triple vertical taillights in the rear bumper. The 155-horsepower Turbo Thrift six-cylinder, and 250- and 265hp (198kW) Turbo Fire engines were designed to use regular gasoline while the 300hp (220kW) 350 Turbo Fire and both 454 Turbo Jet engines required premium fuel. The CD player was now only offered as standard equipment on the LTZ, but available as an option on other trims as part of the Technology package. The 348-cubic-inch (5.7L) V8 was discontinued and replaced by the 380bhp (283kW) 409-cubic-inch (6.7L) or 409bhp (305kW) 409-cubic-inch (6.7L) engine, Seventh generation (Impala SS, 19941996). The Impala SS was fitted with a standard 3.08 gear. The 1969 Impala SS had no distinctive SS badging inside the car except for an "SS" logo the steering wheel (again, there was no Z03 offered that year). As mentioned before, 1965 Impala production hit an all-time high not seen before or since in the auto industry. Impalas (including the Super Sport models, surprisingly) were also available with six-cylinder engines, though relatively few customers chose this option. Until . In 2000, the Impala was reintroduced again as a mainstream front-wheel drive car. You may not have a true SS, just badges put on, that was popular also at the time. A sun and wheel package was available on 1LT models included power sunroof, overhead console with Homelink and 17-inch aluminum wheels. The driver also went on to say that he heard three to four beeps from the system while driving the rented vehicle, which had only 2500 miles on it. As you can see they are all quite nice, but my personal favorite is Madeira Maroon, What's. 19951996 Chevrolet Impala SS 4-door sedan. Using a new X-frame chassis the roof line was 3 inches lower, bodies were 2 inches wider, the wheelbase was 1-1/2inches longer, and curb weight increased. However, the system proved to be problematic and was disliked by many buyers. Impala sales, as expected, ranked far above other big Chevrolets with 612,800 Impalas built (6,500 six-cylinder and 606,300 V-8s) compared to 92,000 Caprices, 75,800 Bel Airs and 35,400 Biscaynes, plus another 162,000 station wagons for all series.[8]. The ninth generation model remained in production in LS, LT, and LTZ trim until the 2016 model year as a rental, fleet, and police car under the revised model name "Impala Limited". The same pattern was followed in the interiors, where the best materials and equipment Chevrolet had to offer were displayed. The plant where the Impala was assembled -- known as Detroit-Hamtramck -- has been renamed Factory Zero and it will be used by GM to build all-electric vehicles, including the GMC Hummer EV.