The 1958 Chevrolet models were longer, lower, and wider than their predecessors. With over 1 million Impalas built, 1965 marked an industry production high that has yet to be replicated. The 1968 model's front end received a facelift similar to the 1965 model, while rear bumpers held triple "horseshoe" shaped taillights. Narrow-band 148 whitewall tires were exclusive to the SS. The RHD cars Chevrolet or equivalent Pontiac (built on Chevrolet frames and using Chevrolet engines in Canada) all used a right hand drive version of the left hand drive 1961 Pontiac dashboard. It was assembled in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, alongside the ninth-generation Impala (now renamed the fleet and rental exclusive-only Impala Limited), and at the Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly in the United States. In 2007, the Impala began to replace the Monte Carlo on the NASCAR stock car racing circuit; more specifically, on all the scheduled racing events where NASCAR has mandated the use of a car with different (and some new) specifications, better known as the Car of Tomorrow. Available trims were once again LS, LT, and LTZ. 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. New taillights were mounted in the (still) conventional rear bumper. 1965 Chevrolet Cars Complete Set Of Factory . Painted emerald green metallic, with a white interior, the Impala concept car featured hardtop styling. The Jet Black/Brownstone interior color scheme was dropped. In addition to the "OnStar/Connections Plan" being rebranded as the "Guidance Plan", the 2016 Impala's option packages were rebranded: The 2017 model year Impala only saw minor changes, with the top-of-the-line LTZ trim rebrand as the Premier trim and Pepperdust Metallic introduced as a new color option. [7], The 1970 Impala got a minor facelift featuring a more conventional bumper under the grill replacing the wrap-around unit used in 1969 and new triple vertical taillights. 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). That includes a fantastic stock 6.5L 502-cubic-inch big-block V8. It also came with a Holly 650 carb. Sedans used carryover body shells from previous years. [63][78] All trim levels are equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission with sport and manual shifting modes. The Chevrolet Caprice was introduced as a top-line Impala Sport Sedan for model year 1965, later becoming a separate series positioned above the Impala in 1966, which, in turn, remained above the Chevrolet Bel Air and the Chevrolet Biscayne. Impala convertible sales dropped radically with the all-new carjust 27,000 built between standard and SS trim. [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. Of the total Impala production, 243,114 were SS models. Two new exterior colors were available: Summit White and Cyber Gray Metallic, and four exterior colors were deleted. The "X" frame was dropped for a new Girder-Guard full-width perimeter frame which reduced the size of the inside driveline tunnel and redesigned suspension. The 1965 Chevy Impala was the best-selling series, with 803,400 sales and the Super Sport series accounted for another 243,100 units. 1 among Affordable Large Cars in U.S. News & World Report's rankings. [61][62] Like the Buick LaCrosse, the ninth generation Impala used the updated GM W platform. All V8 engines were now available with the three-speed Turbo Hydramatic transmission for the first time though the two-speed Powerglide was still offered with the 327 and 350 V8s. Chevrolet also offered buyers two versions of its . 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. 2016 models also came equipped with a new 800 cold-cranking amps battery, replacing the 900 CCA. Though the Impala SS had basically created the muscle car back in 1961, by the mid-60s drivers were wanting the same powerful engines in smaller and lighter cars. [24] SS models continued to feature the engine-turned aluminum trim. For 1958 GM was promoting their 50th year of production, and introduced anniversary models for each brand; Cadillac, Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Chevrolet. The 119-inch (3,023mm) wheelbase, inner body shell and framework were carried over from the 1965 model along with the roof lines of pillared four-door sedans and station wagons. Chevrolet built the last Impala on February 27, 2020. Interest in all size rag tops had dwindled. How many were produced??? The Impala name was first used for the full-sized 1956 General Motors Motorama show car that bore Corvette-like design cues, especially the grille. The formal Custom Coupe, previously a Caprice exclusive, became available as an Impala. Australian models were assembled in Australia from kits as this lessened tax on the cars. The Callaway Impala SS from 1996 is still one of the most powerful Chevy vehicles in history. Another addition was the "SURV MODE" switch that replaced the fog light switch found on the LS. The 396 engine came in two different versions one producing 325 horsepower and the other rated at 425. The 1967 model was redesigned with enhanced Coke bottle styling that featured Corvette-inspired front and rear fender bulges. Between 1994 and 1996 the Impala was revised as a 5.7-liter V8powered version of the Chevrolet Caprice Classic sedan. Another interior revision was the location of the cup holders, which were moved beneath the midsection of the vehicle's center console. 1966 CORVAIR CORSA 1966 Chevrolet had a rudimentary "power vent" system featuring vents in the instrument panel. 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,[citation needed] available only with a manual transmission. The LT had 16-inch, five-spoke alloy wheels. The front end was also freshened as in previous years, with a new grille and headlight bezels, a new header panel, and a bumper with a drop down center section. New Zealand models were assembled by General Motors New Zealand with bodies supplied from Canada already welded, painted and trimmed. Current owners may be able to tell if their car has side airbags by checking the, Chevrolet Impala - Shannons Club TV - Episode 9, 2006 Chevrolet Impala SS Road Test / Family Four Doors / Car Shopping / Hot Lists / Reviews Car And Driver, Motor Trend: Car of the Year-February 1977, Chevrolet Impala (fourth generation) Impala SS, Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive, "History of the Chevrolet Impala 19582011", "Buick Regal vs. Ford Taurus, Chevy Impala, Dodge Intrepid, Hyundai XG350, Nissan Altima, Toyota Camry, Honda Accord", "THE BLOG; What Car Sold Best? For fleet buyers, Chevrolet offered a lower priced Impala "S" model that deleted some of the standard model's luxury features, such as radial tires, sound insulation and trunk light. [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. This included a sport-tuned suspension with reinforced shocks and springs, a high-capacity reverse-flow cooling system (derived from the Corvette's LT1), four-wheel disc brakes, transmission cooler, dual exhaust, a higher-output electrical system, and other minor mechanical and electrical alterations. Impala station wagons were renamed Kingswood, a name which would continue through 1972. The base engine was a 3.5L (214 cu in) V6 producing 211hp (157kW) and 214lbft (290Nm) of torque at 4,000 rpm. six-cylinder sipped gas through a Rochester Model BC downdraft one-barrel carburetor on its way to making 135hp at 4,000 rpm and 217-lbs.ft. Chevrolet sold around 710,900 examples of their Impala in 1968, making it their most popular and top-selling full-size vehicle. [109] (GM is also facing a similar legal dispute regarding a pre-bankruptcy upgrade to its OnStar system which left thousands of users without service in violation of their paid-up contracts. 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 black units continued to receive semi-gloss door moldings and wheel-well trim whereas the other color offerings received those items in full gloss. None of these cars had the name "Impala" anywhere on the body or interior, and Chevrolet often marketed them as the "Chevrolet SS427," sans the "Impala" name. In 2000, the Impala was reintroduced again as a mainstream front-wheel drive car. 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 SS retained the same drivetrain and did not receive the FlexFuel feature due to the high-performance nature of the powertrain. or Best Offer. [10] When the 10th generation of the Impala was introduced for the 2014 model year the 9th generation was rebadged as the Impala Limited and sold only to fleet customers through 2016. The 348cuin was available in 250 to 320hp (190 to 240kW) with a 350hp (260kW) Special Super Turbo-Thrust with triple two-barrel carburetors, 11.25:1 compression ratio, and dual exhausts. The L72 was only available with a manual transmission. It also came with the option for a rear vinyl bench seat as well as front cloth bucket or bench seats, both cloth front and rear seats, or vinyl front and rear seats. The (PDG) convenience package, AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer, and trunk cargo net were no longer available. 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? SS or Super Sport did not necessarily mean big power. However, the wheel shortage was remedied for the 1995 model year and 21,434 cars were sold. Although sales of 1969 Z24-optioned Impalas increased to approximately 2,455 units from the 1,778 Z03-optioned units of 1968, and high-powered big-block V8 engines continued to be available, there would be no Impala SS for 1970. That's the basic idea behind a tale from the original (1975) edition of The People's Almanac, about a group of disenchanted General Motors stylists who left the company and spent ten years between. The 1960 Impala models reinstated three round taillights on each side, and a white band running along the rear fenders. With all the pony-cars. The 1966 Impala SS was facelifted with a revised grille and new rectangular taillights that replaced the triple round units. A mere 453 were Super Sports and . Until . 4 It Was Going To Be A Mustang via: icmdb.org The Impalas included crossed-flag insignias above the side moldings, as well as bright rocker moldings and dummy rear-fender scoops. As it stands, you'll regularly still find the early '60s Impala SS with an original 409 in it. The new Impala will join the Honda Civic as a rare factory made CNG car to come straight from a major automaker and available for retail sales. No changes were made to the exterior design until 1977 when the body became shorter and slightly narrower. 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. They were all four-door sedans painted in a special green-gold color. Early 2010 models had the lower front-side GM badges but were also later deleted.[67][68].