The 1963 Impala featured rectilinear styling with an engine-turned aluminum rear taillight panel surrounded by a chrome border on SS models. The 1965–1970 GM B platform is the fourth best selling automobile platform in history after the Volkswagen Beetle, Ford Model T and the Lada Riva. [57] The ninth generation Impala was 200.4 in (5,090 mm) long, 58.7 in (1,491 mm) high, and 72.9 in (1,852 mm) wide with a drag coefficient of 0.33. Only 142 1961 Impala Super Sports came from the factory with the 409. [71] 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,[72] 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. Sell one like this; Description. Painted emerald green metallic, with a white interior, the Impala concept car featured hardtop styling. 1976 Impalas used a previous year Caprice nose, with a new "egg crate" grille insert. View. Seller: gwinnettcountyboc | Seller's other items. A new "coved" instrument panel included simple indicator lights for hot and cold engine conditions. Between 1994 and 1996, the Impala was revised as a 5.7-liter V8–powered version of the Chevrolet Caprice Classic sedan. It’s famous for its Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Aveo U-VA, Chevrolet Beat 2010-2013, Chevrolet Beat 2014-2016, Chevrolet Beat models. Description: Used 2014 Chevrolet Impala LS with FWD, Keyless Entry, Tinted Windows, Dual Exhaust, Alloy Wheels, 16 Inch Wheels, Cloth Seats, Independent Suspension, Touring Suspension, Rear Bench Seat, and Front Stabilizer Bar 2014 Chevrolet Impala LS 1LS Sedan 20 Photos View. Powerglide remained optionally available for six-cylinder cars until the 1973 models. The 2-door hardtop model (dubbed the "Sport Coupe") was discontinued after 1975, leaving redesigned Custom Coupe, with its wide "B" pillar and fixed rear window, the only 2-door Impala available in 1976. $1999 Shipping from CarMax Gulf Freeway, TX. 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 (380 mm) wheels were standard; that made the 1969 SS427 mechanically better than the previous versions in standard form. "Chevrolet" and "Impala" callouts on the body were all replaced by "Impala SS" badges. I love Camaro. The 3.9 L V6 was no longer available for the LT model. In addition, the eAssist version was discontinued due to low sales. Using a new X-frame chassis, the roof line was three inches lower, bodies were two inches wider, and curb weight increased. Learn more about Price, Engine Type, MPG, and complete safety and warranty information. Due to reliability problems, the optional Turboglide automatic transmission was discontinued, leaving Powerglide the only automatic transmission available until 1965. Impala station wagons were renamed Kingswood, a name which would continue through 1972. The 1994 Impala SS went into production on February 14, 1994, at GM's plant in Arlington, Texas,[32] and was almost identical cosmetically to the concept car, the only noticeable change being the chromed bowtie logo on the grill (vs. a red logo on the concept). During that time both versions were sold in the United States and Canada. No longer a separate series, the Super Sport was a mere $179 option package (Regular Production Option Z03) for the two Impala coupes and the convertible. [73], 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. It offered steel wheels with wheel covers (later alloy wheels), an AM/FM stereo with single-disc (six-disc optional) CD player and MP3 capability, SiriusXM, auxiliary input jack, six speakers, keyless entry, air conditioning, cloth seating surfaces, and a choice of two front bucket or a single front bench seat. 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. [11] New to the options list was speed and cruise control. The bench front seat position was modified to fit tall drivers more comfortably; shorter drivers found it less so. Fifty RPO Z11 cars were produced at the Flint GM plant. The 427 was also replaced on the engine offerings list by a new Turbo-Jet 454 producing 390 hp (291 kW; 395 PS). A limited-edition Spirit of America package was offered in 1974 on Sport Coupe models; primarily an appearance package, it featured white or blue body paint, a white full vinyl top, white upholstery with red or blue trim, color-keyed seat belts and floormats, special wheel covers, optional white rally wheels, sports-styled dual remote outside rear view mirrors, a vinyl body side molding insert, and red pin-striping. For the 1994 model year, it was available only in black with a gray interior. Power assisted front disc brakes were standard for all models for 1971; variable-ratio power steering became standard in 1972. The SS had standard leather-appointed seats and XM Satellite Radio, with XM being optional on LS, LT, and LTZ trims. Z24-optioned cars included "SS427" emblems to replace the "Impala Super Sport" badges, a special layered "pancake" hood, and three "gills" mounted on the front fender aft of the wheel well à la Corvette Stingray. A 283 cu in (4,640 cc) engine was the standard V8, with ratings that ranged from 185 hp (138 kW) to 230 hp (170 kW). 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. This style proved popular. The standard perimeter-type frame was abandoned, replaced by a unit with rails laid out in the form of an elongated "X." Right hand drive cars were manufactured in Canada for export to countries such as Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, etc., until 1969. 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. Chevrolet (colloquially Chevy) is a brand of automobile, produced by General Motors (GM). Mileage: 85,857 miles Body Type: Sedan Color: Gray Engine: 6 Cyl 3.6 L. Description: Used 2014 Chevrolet Impala LT with FWD, Keyless Entry, Leather Seats, 18 Inch Wheels, Alloy Wheels, Heated Mirrors, Satellite Radio, Premium Sound System, Cloth Seats, and USB Adapter. Redesigned in 1965, the Impala set an all-time industry annual sales record of more than 1 million units in the United States. … The Chevrolet brand was on sale in India. 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. [39] It was rated at 240 horsepower (180 kW) 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". A special 427 cu in (7.0 L) version of the 409 cu in (6.7 L) engine was used in the 1963 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe, ordered under Chevrolet Regular Production Option (RPO) Z11. 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Interiors held a two-spoke steering wheel and color-keyed door panels with brushed aluminum trim. Engine availability was reduced for 1977; the inline-6 was reintroduced with 110 hp (82 kW). With General Motors exiting the domestic market, how will you, the Chevrolet owner, be affected? There were four new exterior colors—Precisions Red, Imperial Blue Metallic, Bordeaux Red, and Red Jewel Tintcoat, as well as a Regency-outfitted "Impala RSS". [98], In September 2009, a local news station's investigative team in Rhode Island discovered that GM's fleet customers who purchased the 2006–2009 Impala were able to order them with the side-curtain airbags deleted for a savings of $175 per vehicle. Fender and dashboard emblems rounded out the package. Catalytic converters were also introduced, as were several new options, including an Econominder gauge package (which also included a coolant temperature gauge), intermittent wipers, and a divided 50/50 bench seat with passenger-side recliner (with a choice of sport cloth or vinyl trim). 2014 Chevrolet Impala Oils, Chemicals & Fluids. 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The Impala also received new packages, including the LS Uplevel package, LS OnStar and Bluetooth package, LT Sunroof package, LT OnStar package and the LT OnStar and Bluetooth package.[62]. 2014 Chevrolet Impala Buyer's Guide: Reviews, Specs, Comparisons Our 2014 Chevrolet Impala started at $29,950 for our already well-equipped, V6 model, but we've also got $5,010 in options and packages. 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. [63] Production ended in May 2016. View. The CNG tank is placed in the trunk. It was fitted with 17-inch (430 mm) brushed aluminum wheels with 255/50ZR17 all-season tires. Fuel injection was no longer an option on full-size Chevrolets. A new three-range Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission was optional for 396 cu in (6.5 L) V8. 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. Chevrolet’s India Exit – How Will You Be Affected? In 1980, all new sheet-metal was used, although the body style remained similar. The RPO L36 was rated at 385 hp (287 kW), the L72 at 425 hp (317 kW). The Impala was introduced for the 1958 model year as top of the line Bel Air hardtops and convertibles. First Name. The new rear bumper housed triple "horseshoe" shaped taillights. A new Luxury Edition package featuring leather seating, folding rear seat, and rear spoiler was offered on the LT. It is the only full-size CNG vehicle manufactured in North America. The new body styling was more trim and boxy than the 1958–1960 models. The fog lamps seen on the LT, LTZ, and SS were optional in 2008 & stayed as an option until 2012. Impalas had three taillights each side, while lesser models had two and wagons just one. 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. Fit right up, no issues. The L72 was only available with a manual transmission. The Impala was available in two trim levels from 2000 to 2003. The primary difference between the LT1 in the Impala and the LT1 that was in the Corvette and Camaro was that the Impala engine was fitted with cast-iron cylinder heads instead of aluminum ones, and a camshaft that was designed more for low-end torque than high-end horsepower. For 1964, the Impala was restyled to a more rounded, softer look. [88], GM later reversed course and made plans to idle the Detroit-Hamtramck and Oshawa assembly facilities and retire the Impala nameplate. Two-speed Powerglide, as well as 3- and 4-speed manual transmissions were available. However, the transmission was not beefed up for the power of the LT1, nor the extra weight of the body and frame, and transmission failures after 100,000 miles (160,000 km) were commonplace. 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. A "Super Sport" (SS) option debuted for 1961. This was also the last year the top station wagon model would have the Nomad name. Super Sports from 1962 to 1964 came with engine-turned aluminum trim, which was replaced by a "blackout" trim strip in 1965 which ran under the taillights. The wheelbase of the Impala was longer than the lower priced models, although the overall length was identical. 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. The 1959 Chevrolet Impala was redesigned. Impala wagons got triple-unit taillights for the first time. And, the 2014 Chevrolet Impala certainly qualifies as a retail flagship, breaking the fleet image it has endured for years. [6] As of February 2014, the 2014 Impala ranked No. The Impala SS received body-colored trim, a unique single-bar grille with no hood ornament, and a rear deck spoiler. [81], The 2020 model year Impala (its final year for the sedan) dropped the LS trim, leaving only the LT and Premier level trims. New Zealand models were assembled by General Motors New Zealand with bodies supplied from Canada already welded, painted and trimmed. For the 2009 model year, the Impala received three new exterior colors: Victory Red, Silver Ice Metallic, and Aqua Blue Metallic, while the brushed aluminum dash applique was no longer available. It offered heated leather seats, an AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 capability (six-disc optional), SiriusXM, a Bose eight-speaker premium sound system, a power sunroof, security system, and OnStar. The Chevrolet Impala (/ɪmˈpælə, -ˈpɑːlə/) is a full-size car built by Chevrolet for model years 1958 to 1985, 1994 to 1996, and 2000 until 2020. The SS retained the same drivetrain and did not receive the FlexFuel feature due to the high-performance nature of the powertrain. The Impala was reduced to the base model full-size Chevrolet and was popular with fleet usage – including taxi and police-pursuit vehicles, but had coupe and wagon body styles dropped after 1981 and was discontinued in 1985, while the Caprice continued unchanged until 1990. VERIFIED PURCHASER. The Caprice PPV succeeded the Impala 9C1 after production ended in 2016. Key … In addition, it offered preparation for a criminal cage to be installed between the front and rear seats. In 2000, the Impala was re-introduced again as a mainstream front-wheel drive car. Engine choices for 1962 included the 348-cubic-inch (5.7 L) V8 discontinued and replaced by the 380 bhp (283 kW) 409-cubic-inch (6.7 L) or 409 bhp (305 kW) 409-cubic-inch (6.7 L) engine. The Impala block lettering on each front fender was replaced with "Caprice" script. J C., IN (2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6-L V6) "The passenger side headlight failed when the Impala was 10 days out of warranty. To commemorate the Impala's 50th year, a 50th Anniversary Edition was introduced in Spring 2008. Chevrolet India provides the best car servicing plans for spark, beat, cruze, tavera and sail in India. Exact replacement except for having to paint it. The 2006 Impala was introduced at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show in January. The steering wheel rim got a soft-feel grip, and replaced the "Impala" badge with generic "Chevrolet." Special SS427 badging, inside and out, was the rule, but few were sold, since muscle car enthusiasts were seeking big-block intermediates, such as the Chevelle SS396 and Plymouth Road Runner. Available engines were a 3.5 L V6 (LS or LT) or a 3.9 L V6 (LTZ only). The 409 cu in (6.7 L) V8 engine returned as the big-block option, as well as the Rochester 2X4-barrel carburetors setup for the 425 bhp (431 PS; 317 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 425 lb⋅ft (576 N⋅m) at 4,200 rpm of torque engines. The 1969 Impala and other full-sized Chevrolets got new slab-sided bodies with a small "upsweep" at the rear quarter window, giving them a more formal appearance. 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). However, the system proved to be problematic and was disliked by many buyers. 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. One ACRS-equipped Impala was preserved and remains a witness to the ability of an American automaker to design life saving safety systems into cars without a government mandate. [103], Automotive Fleet and Business Fleet magazines awarded the Impala the 2006, 2007, and 2008 Fleet Car of the Year. From the windshield pillar rearward, the 1958 Bel Air Impala differed structurally from the lower-priced Chevrolet models.