[85] 2016 also saw the addition of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Capability features; only one phone brand at any one time can be used.[86][87]. The four-speed automatic transmission is also deleted in favor of a six-speed automatic. [46] Based on the Lumina's W-body platform, it was built at Oshawa Car Assembly in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. 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. [18], The Impala was restyled on the GM B platform for the first time for 1961. [32] The new downsized Impalas were shorter in length, taller and narrower than before. Right Hand Drive cars were manufactured in Canada for export to some countries such as Australia, UK, etc., until 1969. 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. Sedans used carryover body shells from previous years. Beginning in 1972, all engines were designed to run on unleaded gasoline. Leather upholstery was standard on LTZ models and optional on LT models. The 1996 Impala SS was also exported to the Middle East, as the Caprice SS, with the car being identical to its American counterpart except for the side fonts on the rear quarter panel and the badge on the dashboard saying Caprice SS. With young car fans, Chevy was "USA 1" and used full size Fords were 'uncool'. It, as well as the other downsized B-body sedans, went on sale in late September 1976. Approximately 1500 (say give or take 50) 1965 Chevrolet Belair 4 door sedans and 1965 Chevrolet Impala Sport Sedans (4 door pillar less hardtops) were assembled by General Motors - Holden in . The 1996 Impala SS production went late into the model year; the last one being produced on December 13, 1996. This enabled the driver to turn off all lights in the vehicle and "hide"; something not allowed with the civilian models, as automatic headlights were standard. 1969 was the last year that the Impala SS was offered with the Z24 package, but the only year in which front disc brakes and 15-inch (380mm) wheels were standard; that made the 1969 SS427 mechanically better than the previous versions in standard form. A Luxury Edition package was again an option on the LT and featured leather heated seats, 6-way power front passenger seat, Bose Premium Audio System, XM radio, auto-dimming rearview mirror, Universal Home Remote, outside heated power mirrors, and rear spoiler. I do have production numbers for some things for the 1965 production year, full size only. The SS trim line was discontinued after 2009, leaving the LTZ as the top-of-the-line model for 2010. The new rear bumper housed triple "horseshoe" shaped taillights. [81], In 2014, the Impala saw its share of the full-size sedan market increase to 14.7 percent, up from 6.9 percent in 2013. The standard perimeter-type frame was abandoned, replaced by a unit with rails laid out in the form of an elongated "X". Of the total Impala production, 243,114 were SS models. 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 Impala and the upscale Caprice sold well into the early 1980s. This article is about the fourth-generation Chevrolet Impala. 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. Another interior revision was the location of the cup holders, which were moved beneath the midsection of the vehicle's center console. Turbo-Jet 396 V8. 1965 Chevrolet sales brochure. Interiors had repositioned front seats for more legroom. [64] The ninth generation Impala was 200.4in (5,090mm) long, 58.7in (1,491mm) high, and 72.9in (1,852mm) wide with a drag coefficient of 0.33. Two-speed Powerglide, as well as 3- and 4-speed manual transmissions were available. 3 people found this helpful. 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? Today's Impala, introduced as a 2014 model, was a substantial upgrade from the previous generation. A sun and wheel package was available on 1LT models included power sunroof, overhead console with Homelink and 17-inch aluminum wheels. The SS's has special interior for the SS production only. As it stands, you'll regularly still find the early '60s Impala SS with an original 409 in it. Tweaks to the suspension and frame gave better roadability, according to Chevrolet general manager John Z. DeLorean. The standard column-shift three-speed manual was now full synchronized, and a new 250-cubic-inch six-cylinder engine replaced the previous 230-cubic-inch six while the 195-horsepower 283-cubic-inch Turbo Fire V-8 remained the base V-8 engine. Even with its trimmer exterior dimensions, the new Impala featured increased headroom, rear-seat legroom and trunk space. 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". 10 Pages Includes Caprice Impala Bel Air Biscayne And Full Size Station Wagons Chevy 65 . The cars had a base price of $2,672, which was less expensive than it had been the previous year. The 1965 Impala SS came standard with the sporty SS hubcaps. The Super Sport was known as Regular Production Option (RPO) Z03, from 1962 to 1963, and again in 1968. That's actually bigger than the show's described 275-hp V8. How many were produced??? 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. However, the Ford Crown Victoria P71 still held the sales lead and was preferred by most agencies due to its larger size, much more durable V8 engine, rear wheel drive layout, and body-on-frame platform. 1 among Affordable Large Cars in U.S. News & World Report's rankings. The 1975 Impala used a 1974 carried-over Caprice front end, with a grille insert and emblem change. 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. 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. For the 2010 model year, the Impala was the only GM W-body car in production, although the eight-cylinder SS model was discontinued. Chevrolet built approximately 491,000 Impalas in 1961. For 1964, the Impala was restyled to a more rounded, softer look. 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. This was the only year of the 19711976 models the Impala had a different front end design than the Caprice Classic, as other years used either a grille insert or previous year Caprice front to distinguish the two. The Chevrolet Impala (fourth generation) are full-size automobiles produced by Chevrolet for the 1965 through 1970 model years. Redesigned in 1965, the Impala set an all-time industry annual sales record of more than 1 million units in the United States. This was the final year of the full-size Chevrolet convertible. The CNG tank is placed in the trunk. 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. Right-hand drive cars were made in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, for New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa and assembled locally from CKD or SKD kits. New front bumpers that wrapped around the grille and horizontal taillights were in the rear bumper. Available trims were once again LS, LT, and LTZ. In addition, the eAssist version was discontinued due to low sales. The "S" was available in both a 4-door sedan and station wagon, and effectively replaced the Bel Air for the U.S. market (the Bel Air continued in production in Canada until 1981). The concept car was two inches lower to the ground than the regular Caprice, and was powered by an 8.2-liter (500cuin) engine. Unlike the previous two years, the 1969s finally got "Impala" script on the front fenders and interior. The 9C3 was comparably equipped to the 9C1, but the ability to add other convenience options and more paint and interior choices set the 9C3 apart. A four-speed manual transmission was offered with all V8 engines. Engine choices for 1962 began as previously with 1962 being the final year for the 235 I6. The 1967 Chevrolet full-size was redesigned with enhanced Coke bottle styling. Only 38,210 Impalas were so-equipped, including 1,778 with the Z24 package, which was carried over from 1967. . In an unusual styling move, the optional Impala wheel covers for 1974 were the same as the 1970 Impalas. The 1965 396 375HP and 425hp were one year only motors. Wireless charging for devices, front and rear splash guards, as well as lane change alert were added. Australian models were assembled by hand on the GMH Holden assembly lines. The 2018 model year Impala went from four trims to three: LS, LT, and Premier. Also released with this version were the 9C1 Police Package, first released in 2000, as well as the 9C3 Undercover Police Package first released in 2001. The 283 was also enlarged to 327-cubic-inch (5.4L), offered in two versions, one with 250bhp (186kW) and one with 300bhp (224kW). 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. The formal Custom Coupe, previously a Caprice exclusive, became available as an Impala. [92], The Impala went on sale in South Korea as an export vehicle for the 2016 model year, marking the first time that Chevrolet had offered an American-built full-size sedan in the Korean market.[93]. The changes in the automobile marketplace resulted in Chevrolet redesigning the Impala for the 1977 model year to meet changing demands. 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. Topping the list was the big 427, rated at 385 or 425 horsepower. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. . LT, LTZ, and Police; Active Fuel Management. The 1958 Chevrolet models were longer, lower, and wider than their predecessors. After four years of growing progressively more boxy, the 1965 models featured more rounded sides. 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. 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. However, the wheel shortage was remedied for the 1995 model year and 21,434 cars were sold. [57] The new Impala featured new taillights, different from the four-circle style of the previous generation. The Australian cars had locally sourced amber flashing rear indicators replacing the clear reversing lenses, as red indicators were illegal. The last year saw minor interior alterations, with the digital speedometer being replaced by an analog one, along with a tachometer. One thousand 1973 Impalas were built with an "Air Cushion Restraint System" (ACRS) that used an Oldmobile instrument panel and unique steering wheel that contained both a driver and front passenger air bag. Sport coupe models of the car received the newly fashionable semi-fastback roofline, and the instrument panel was completely redesigned as well. In 1965, you could get an Impala with just about any motor that Chevy made. New taillights were mounted in the (still) conventional rear bumper. The 1955 Chevrolet V8 revised everyones idea of what a production engine can do. The Impala was Chevrolet's popular flagship passenger car and was among the better-selling American-made automobiles in the United States. Cloth-and-vinyl upholstery was standard in most closed body styles, but all-vinyl upholstery was a new option at extra-cost in several colors on all sedan and coupe body styles (heretofore all-vinyl trim was offered as an option on the Sport Coupe and Sport Sedan hardtop body styles in "black" only since 1963), and remained standard equipment on convertible and station wagon models, again in several colors. The 1962 model featured new "C" pillar styling for all models except the 4-door hardtop. Amazing GM put a Holley carb on that engine instead of one of their own. You don't see many of them, but I know they are out there. The Z03 Impala SS could be identified by "Impala Super Sport" badges on the front grille, rear fenders and trunk lid. The 10th-generation Impala was also sold in the Middle East and South Korea. In response to sellers-updated That's correct, but within the "2 door sedan" category there were possibly three models: the Impala, the Belair, and the Biscayne. The Impalas included crossed-flag insignias above the side moldings, as well as bright rocker moldings and dummy rear-fender scoops. [33] Production of the downsized model increased substantially over 1976, and the Impala regained the number one US sales position. For 1974 the Custom Coupe was no longer a hardtop, with large fixed rear quarter glass and a thick B-pillar. Many big 68-78 Fords were derbied in the 70s/80s. They used a version of the 1965 Impala dash panel until 1969. "Super Sport" scripts replaced the "Impala" fender badges. A two-tone instrument panel put gauges in a recessed area ahead of the driver. The consolidated plant in Oshawa, Canada continued making the Impala Limited, along with the Chevrolet Equinox. 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). Chevrolet buyers could choose from 10 engines this year. Engine availability was reduced for 1977; the inline-6 was reintroduced with 110hp (82kW). In 2007, Active Fuel Management became an option across the board for the Impala. The new 396 cubic-inch engine was available as a 325-horsepower version with 10.25:1 compression ratio with a hydraulic-lifter camshaft, or a high-performance version . 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. Most Chevrolets got hidden windshield wipers. GM adopted a new lock system for all models, replacing the previous system that had been in use since 1936 with letter-coded keys that changed each year. Specially stitched cloth door panels were accented with simulated walnut, and contour-padded seats wore a combination of fabric and vinyl. The 1968 model was facelifted with a new front end. In 1974, the rear bumper was redesigned with shock absorbers to meet the upgraded standards and new tail lights were added. (See Chart #2 at bottom of page for a further breakdown) * 1963 also had the 427 Z-11 model. Six-passenger seating was only available as an option on the LS and LT models. The SS retained the same drivetrain and did not receive the FlexFuel feature due to the high-performance nature of the powertrain. All Impalas of this generation received annual facelifts as well, distinguishing each model year. The transmission offered for the first time with the bbc 396 cid engine was the Turbo Hydromatic 400. The Z24 package also included a special hood with fake chrome-plated intake. [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". [citation needed]. However, unlike the passenger cars, Impala wagons had dual-unit taillights. For more about the Chevrolet Impala, browse our . The new 396 was available as a 325-horsepower version with 10.25 to 1 compression ratio and hydraulic lifters or a high-performance version with 11 to 1 compression ratio, solid lifters and 425 horsepower. This was also the last year the top station wagon model would have the Nomad name. Discontinued again from 1997 to 1999, the car came . The Hammtramck Assembly plant in Michigan, where the Impala and other full-size GM cars were built, is being converted for production. 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. 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. The 2004 to 2005 Impala SS came equipped with the 3.8 liter (231 cu in) supercharged L67 V6 engine. (Stig Blomqvist) and manufacturers. The station wagon was renamed the Kingswood - reverting to a pre-1962 Chevrolet practice of using different nameplates on wagons than other models. New options for 1967 included front-disc brakes (standard with the SS-427 option), stereo 8-track player, fiber optic light monitoring system and vacuum power door locks. A ceremony was held at the plant on December 13, 1996, as the last Impala SS was produced.[3]. For general Impala information, see, The Chevrolet Chronicle-by the Editors of Consumer Guide, 3rd Edition Standard Catalog of American Cars: 1946-75 pg. Two new exterior colors were available: Summit White and Cyber Gray Metallic, and four exterior colors were deleted. Around 1,046,500 Impalas were produced throughout the model year. During the 1969 model year Impala production, including Kingswood wagons totaled 777,000 units, compared to 166,000 Caprices and Kingswood Estate wagons, 68,700 Biscaynes and Brookwood wagons, and 155,700 Bel Airs and Townsman wagons. Over the decades the system proved durable and successfully protected front passengers in front-end collisions. In 2010, the aluminized interior trim was replaced with faux carbon-fiber.
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