The 2015 Chevrolet Impala Bi-Fuel has a 500-mile driving range. straight-six, then two optional 283-cu.in. Make no mistake, this engine was tuned for performance and speed. 1968 Impala production numbers - CarGurus The Impala Super Sports even had their own body style code from 1964-1967. Only about 400 Super Sports had a six-cylinder engine from 1967 to 1968, 390hp (291kW; 395PS) in 1969, or L72 (425hp (317kW; 431PS)) from 1968 to 1969. The 1966 Impala received only a minor facelift from its predecessor that included a revised horizontal bar grille up front and new triple rectangular taillights that replaced the triple round lights used on full-sized Chevrolets each year since 1958 with the exception of 1959, and chrome beltline strips were added in response to complaints about parking lot door dings on the clean-lined '65 models. Cars equipped with this option got full-length door glass minus the vent windows. "SS427" badges were also installed in the interior of the 1968 model only. [105] and a "Good" score for side impacts. Rooflines were carried over from 1963 unchanged. In 1964, the Impala SS earned its own model designation, and by 1965 production numbers ballooned to 243,114 Impala SS's built. The Impala SS models were in their own separate series for the first time in 1965. I have been looking in the midwest for years and have not found a twin. The tenth generation models were shipped to dealerships across North America on March 25, 2013, and officially went on sale to the public April 1, 2013. In addition, certain features and option packages were deleted from both models.[90]. Leather upholstery was standard on LTZ models and optional on LT models. Only 142 1961 Impala Super Sports came from the factory with the 409. Dimensions remained roughly the same, still on a 119-inch wheelbase, four inches longer than the mid-size Chevrolet Chevelle. The 2011 Impala had the same wheels as the 20122013 Impala, but the 2011 Impala was the last model year where the chrome trim on the trunk lid appeared. The two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission was still available with the 250 six-cylinder and 307 or 327 V-8s, but the three-speed Turbo Hydramatic could be ordered with all V-8 engines on the Impala Sport Sedan and Custom coupe. Were 1957 Chevies Secretly Produced Until 1967? | Snopes.com How Can You Tell A Real L78 '65 Impala | Impalas.net Chevrolet Impala: History, Generations, Specifications - MotorTrend The Stovebolt six-cylinder engine was replaced with a new 230 cubic-inch "Turbo-Thrift" 6 that used thinwall castings and would continue as the standard engine for Chevrolet cars through 1979. New front bumpers that wrapped around the grille and horizontal taillights were in the rear bumper. The newly restyled full-size Chevys, including the Impala models, grew even bigger than they had been before during the 1965 restyle that ushered in the fourth-generation of the car. [43] It was rated at 240 horsepower (180kW) and had been previously used in the Pontiac Grand Prix GTP, Buick Regal GS, Buick Riviera, and H-body Pontiac Bonneville SSEI and Buick Park Avenue "Ultra". They used a version of the 1965 Impala dash panel without provision for a radio and installed in a dashboard moulding made of fibreglass, not metal until 1969. Painted emerald green metallic, with a white interior, the Impala concept car featured hardtop styling. The Chevy Impala has been around since the late '50s, and it's still a popular car with a dedicated fanbase. The SS had standard leather-appointed seats and XM Satellite Radio, with XM being optional on LS, LT, and LTZ trims. This 1969 Chevrolet Impala SS 427 Convertible is one of only 2,455 Super Sports assembled for the entire 1969 model year, over all three body styles. In 1968 only, SS427s could be ordered without the Z03 SS package, which meant SS427 equipment but no bucket seats, SS door panels, or center console. Options included 267-and-305-cubic-inch (4.4 and 5.0L) V8 engines. Radios (centrally mounted) and heaters were locally sourced and wipers parked in the center of the windscreen. Side-curtain airbags are standard for front and rear rows; side torso airbags previously unavailable became standard on all trim levels beginning with the 2009 model year. Tweaks to the suspension and frame gave better roadability, according to Chevrolet general manager John Z. DeLorean. Rocker panel trim was deleted. The CNG tank is placed in the trunk. From 2013 to 2017, Chevrolet drivers began driving the Holden VF Commodore SSV based Chevrolet SS in Sprint Cup until the Chevrolet SS was discontinued after 2017. Advanced Safety to Driver Confidence Package, Premium Audio and Sport Wheels to Technology Package, Comfort and Convenience to Enhanced Convenience Package, Premium Audio to Advanced Technology Package, This page was last edited on 3 March 2023, at 20:22. [107] In response, the current General Motors leadership claimed about a month later that they are not responsible to repair the defective vehicles manufactured pre-General Motors Bailout. The Chevrolet Impala (/mpl, -pl/) is a full-size car built by Chevrolet for model years 1958 to 1985, 1994 to 1996, and 2000 to 2020. It was named Impala after the graceful African antelope, which was used as the car's logo. The 9C1 and 9C3 were equipped with an external trunk lock tumbler starting in 2008 which was not available for the civilian version of the car. The L72 425 horse power engine was available in all B-Bodies. The old 409cuin (6.7L) "W" engine was discontinued early in the 1965 model year, so early-production 1965s got the 409, as well as 1/10 of 1% had the 396 CID big-block. The L72 was only available with a manual transmission. 1965 Impala - Muscle Car Facts 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. The 1968 model was facelifted with a new front end. However, the wheel shortage was remedied for the 1995 model year and 21,434 cars were sold. 42 watching. 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. 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS 396 425: Muscle Car Of The Week - YouTube As it stands, you'll regularly still find the early '60s Impala SS with an original 409 in it. The signature taillight assembly had an "upside-down U" shaped aluminum trim strip above the taillights, but the individual lights were surrounded by a body-colored panel. A Bose Premium Audio System was now part of the Luxury Edition package offered on LT models. The RSS included aggressive wheels, front/rear bumper and rocker panel extensions, a spoiler and various interior upgrades. Chevy had realized that car-buyers were pining for more and more power in sportier car models, and answered by making a sports version of its full size models. Totally redesigned in 1965, the Impala set an all-time industry annual sales record of more than 1 million units in the U.S.; which has never been bettered. The standard perimeter-type frame was abandoned, replaced by a unit with rails laid out in the form of an elongated "X". Unlike the later second-generation 427, it was based on the W-series 409 engine, but with a longer 3.65in (93mm) stroke. This "halo" model also featured the "spinner" wheel covers from the Impala SS, with the "SS" logo centers replaced by a Chevrolet "bowtie" emblem. New styling for the 1965 model year retained the 119-inch wheelbase but saw the overall length of the car grow to 213 inches. Most engine offerings were carryover from 1966 including the base 250 cubic-inch Turbo Thrift 6 (155 horsepower) and 283 cubic-inch Turbo Fire V-8 (195 horsepower), and optional 275-horsepower 327 cubic-inch Turbo Fire V-8 and 325-horsepower 396 cubic-inch Turbo Jet V-8, with a 385-horsepower 427 cubic-inch Turbo Jet V-8 now the top offering as the high-performance 425-horsepower version of the 427 offered in 1966 was not listed in the 1967 specifications. Of the total Impala production, 243,114 were SS models. In 2010, the aluminized interior trim was replaced with faux carbon-fiber. The Touring trim level was discontinued for 2009. Use the dropdown at the top right of this page or at GCBC's Sales Stats home to find sales figures for any other vehicle currently on sale in North America. With over 1 million Impalas built, 1965 marked an industry production high that has yet to be replicated. The Impala SS did not get the 9C1's external oil-to-air engine oil cooler, nor were all the body mounts secured (the standard Caprice and Impala SS were assembled at the factory with the front three body mounts missing one of the rubber cushions, while the 9C1 was assembled with all rubber cushions in place). And . Available trim levels for the ninth generation were the LS, LT, LTZ, and the SS, respectively. For the 2012 model year, the exterior received a slight refresh and 4 trims: a standard Impala, LS, LT, and LTZ. "Astro Ventilation" was an option for the Custom Coupe that included fresh-air vents, the same units that were used for the optional air conditioning, sans the center upper vent. In 1974, the rear bumper was redesigned with shock absorbers to meet the upgraded standards and new tail lights were added. [44] With a wheelbase three inches longer (though an inch shorter overall) than the Mid-size Lumina, the new Chevrolet Impala was categorized as full-size by cars.com[45] but mid-size by Consumer Guide Automotive. New Products | 1965 Chevrolet Impala Parts | Classic Industries| Page 2 Suspension and chassis design was modified for better roadability. Other later-built cars had the 396cuin (6.5L) as the big-block option. [13] The 1958 models shared a common appearance on the top models for each brand; Cadillac Eldorado Seville, Buick Limited Riviera, Oldsmobile Starfire 98, Pontiac Bonneville Catalina, and the Chevrolet Bel-Air Impala. In 1963, a total of 16,920 big Chevrolets left the factory with 409s under their hoods, but in 1964, orders for these engines dropped and . The 1962 model featured new "C" pillar styling for all models except the 4-door hardtop. This car featured a W-Series V8 engine derived from the 409. [108] Subsequently, in late September, a new lawsuit, disputing the GM response, was initiated by three of the estimated 400,000 Impala owners. Chevrolet sold around 710,900 examples of their Impala in 1968, making it their most popular and top-selling full-size vehicle. The fog lamps seen on the LT, LTZ, and SS were optional in 2008 & stayed as an option until 2012. The TH 400 was rated for 400 ft pounds of tourqe, while the TH 350 was rated for 350. Due to reliability problems, the optional Turboglide automatic transmission was discontinued, leaving Powerglide the only automatic transmission available until 1965. *** This manufacturer is now publishing only quarterly numbers for this market. 269. The station wagon was renamed the Kingswood - reverting to a pre-1962 Chevrolet practice of using different nameplates on wagons than other models. 1961 Chevrolet Impala SS 409 - Horsepower Memories After the boom in sales of the 1965 Impala (239,500), the Chevrole t Impala for 1966 saw a surprising drop in sales (more than 50-percent to just 119,314). LT Adds to LS: Eighteen-inch (18") aluminum-alloy wheels, eight-inch (8.0") Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system, security system, remote vehicle start, premium cloth seating surfaces with leatherette trim, dual power-adjustable front bucket seats, color-keyed side mirrors, and wood interior trim. A new 3.9L V6 with Active Fuel Management was available. The Impala and the upscale Caprice sold well into the early 1980s. Today's Impala, introduced as a 2014 model, was a substantial upgrade from the previous generation. The 1969 models were unique in several ways: Disc brakes were standard that year (optional on other years) along with 15 inch wheels, and this was the only year that the cars had the name "Impala" anywhere on the body. A special 427cuin (7.0L) version of the 409cuin (6.7L) engine was used in the 1963 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe, ordered under Chevrolet Regular Production Option (RPO) Z11. A new Impala SS with a supercharged 3.8L V6 was brought out for the 2004 model year. There was speculation that GM would discontinue the Impala in 2018 due to declining sales of American full-size sedans, in order to make room for more production of crossover SUVs. [citation needed], Another potential safety hazard, affecting Impalas of model years 2007 and 2008, is premature rear tire wear caused by defective rear suspension components. 166, 3rd Edition Standard Guide to American Cars: 1946-75, pg. Chevrolet did not offer ACRS in 1974; however it was offered in Oldsmobile, Buick, and Cadillac models that year as an option and did save lives. 4 Link, 12 bolt posi, mildly built 350, tubular upper and lower control arms, 4" drop, very nice paint, extremely clean all they way around. A contoured hooded instrument panel held deep-set gauges. Sales of the 1966 Impala SS dropped by more than 50% to around 117,000 units; this was mainly due to the sport/performance car market switching from full-sized models to intermediates (including Chevrolet's own Chevelle SS396 and Pontiac GTO), along with the emerging market for the even smaller pony car market created by the Ford Mustang in 1964 that Chevrolet would respond to with the Camaro for 1967. The 10th-generation Impala was also sold in the Middle East and South Korea. The unique VIN number would stick all the way through 1967, with V8 models designated with a 166 prefix and regular Impalas designated with a 164 prefix in the VIN. The (PDG) convenience package, AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer, and trunk cargo net were no longer available. By 1965, the year of this Ford full-size hardtop, you could get a number of intermediate-size Fords including Fairlane Thunderbolts in 1964, with Cobra Jet Mustangs just around the corner for 1968. The 2015 Chevrolet Impala Bi-Fuel runs on CNG (compressed natural gas) and gasoline. The 1965 396 375HP and 425hp were one year only motors. Power front disc brakes were standard on the Impala Custom coupe and optional on all other models. For the 2010 model year, the Impala was the only GM W-body car in production, although the eight-cylinder SS model was discontinued. The consolidated plant in Oshawa, Canada continued making the Impala Limited, along with the Chevrolet Equinox. [98][99] The final Chevrolet Impala was built at the Detroit/Hamtramck assembly plant on February 27, 2020. Like all GM "B" bodied cars, Impala got a new power ventilation system that remained on while the ignition was on, and included both large vents in the instrument panel and louvers in the trunk. The system was not advertised in a big way and many of the cars were used for crash testing by both GM and the Federal government. Unlike all other years, the 1961 Super Sport package was available on any Impala, including sedans and station wagons (the sales brochure shows a 4-door hardtop Sport Sedan with the SS package). . The first styling sketch that directly influenced the finished Chevrolet automobile was seen by General Motors Styling Vice President Harley Earl in October. The iconic Chevy Impala had changed and evolved significantly over the years. This Video was created to show all the colors that the 1965 full size Chevrolet cars were offered in.