Up to then, the Caprice 9C1 and Impala 9C1 was offered simultaneously. 19951996 Chevrolet Impala SS 4-door sedan. A Luxury Edition package, last seen on the 2011 model, returned as an option on the LT and featured perforated leather seating surfaces, dual front heated bucket seats with driver's side 8-way and passenger's side 6-way power adjusters, inside rearview auto-dimming mirror, Universal Home Remote, outside heated power adjustable mirrors, Bose 8-speaker premium sound system, six-disc in-dash CD changer that played MP3 and WMA files, with Radio Data System, Sirius-XM satellite radio, as well as an auxiliary input. It also came with a Holly 650 carb. Chevrolet also offered Nova and Vega Spirit of America versions as well. Of the 76,055 Impala SS models built, just 2,124 were ordered with RPO Z24, a special performance package that included RPO F41 heavy-duty suspension and other performance features, RPO L36 (385hp (287kW; 390PS)) Turbo-Jet 427cuin (7.0L) V8, as well as a special trim package that replaced the "Impala SS" badges with large "SS427" emblems on the front grille and rear trim. 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). 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. [33] Production of the downsized model increased substantially over 1976, and the Impala regained the number one US sales position. Even with its trimmer exterior dimensions, the new Impala featured increased headroom, rear-seat legroom and trunk space. The 1955 Chevrolet V8 revised everyones idea of what a production engine can do. It was the last retail Impala to be offered with optional bench seat and column shift transmission. 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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 hardtop tested out at 7.5 seconds for -to-60 mph and 15.3 seconds in the quarter-mile. 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 3.9L V6 was no longer available for the LT model. Only 38,210 Impalas were so-equipped, including 1,778 with the Z24 package, which was carried over from 1967. The last year saw minor interior alterations, with the digital speedometer being replaced by an analog one, along with a tachometer. Radios (centrally mounted) and heaters were locally sourced and wipers parked in the center of the windscreen. It should also have " Spec. The Impala was the #2-selling convertible in the U.S. in 1966, with 38,000 sold. [18], The Impala was restyled on the GM B platform for the first time for 1961. [77] It is larger than the previous generation, sharing the extended Epsilon II FWD platform with the Cadillac XTS. Monthly figures may be averages. The Impala would be the #2-selling convertible in the US in 1966, with 38,000 sold; it was beaten by the Mustang by almost 2:1. 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. The camshaft part numbers and lift were one year only. The LTZ was the most luxurious model. Throughout the early 1960s, Chevrolet's basic body designs became increasingly subtle, while the bright trim that was part of the Impala package added more than a touch of luxury to the look. The Impala also gained the top trim station wagon body design, in place of the Chevrolet Nomad model. The 1964 model year is a staple of lowrider culture, and it is commonly mentioned in West Coast hip hop lyrics.[26]. The 409 remained on the Chevy options sheet through 1965, after which it was replaced by the next-generation 396 Big Block. Chevrolet Sales. In 1974, the rear bumper was redesigned with shock absorbers to meet the upgraded standards and new tail lights were added. The Impala SS models were in their own separate series for the first time in 1965. 166, Last edited on 10 November 2022, at 19:01, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Directory Index: Chevrolet/1969_Chevrolet/1969_Chevrolet_Brochure", 1967 Chevrolet Impala 4-door supernatural from popular TV-show, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chevrolet_Impala_(fourth_generation)&oldid=1121144319, This page was last edited on 10 November 2022, at 19:01. No changes were made to the exterior design until 1977 when the body became shorter and slightly narrower. It would continue to be available for both 1968 and 1969, replaced by the Turbo-Jet 454 for 1970. Inside, the car came with a central console with cup holders (1994 and 1995 models) and a storage compartment, leather seats embroidered with the Impala SS logo, and a standard leather-wrapped steering wheel. 1959 was the first year when Chevrolet Impala landed as a stand-alone series after being offered as a top-of-the-line version of the Bel Air hardtops and convertibles. The 1971 redesigned B-body would be the largest car ever offered by Chevrolet. 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. The 3.5 and 3.9L engines were dropped in favor of a single, 3.6L LFX that delivers 302hp (225kW) and 262lbft (355Nm) of torque. This began the gradual slide to oblivion for manual-equipped full-size Fords. The package also included upgraded tires on station wagon wheels, springs, shocks and special sintered metallic brake linings. [112], Automotive Fleet and Business Fleet magazines awarded the Impala the 2006, 2007, and 2008 Fleet Car of the Year. Two-speed Powerglide, as well as 3- and 4-speed manual transmissions were available. Between 1994 and 1996 the Impala was revised as a 5.7-liter V8powered version of the Chevrolet Caprice Classic sedan. A two-tone instrument panel put gauges in a recessed area ahead of the driver. A total of only 2828 409 engines were produced and installed in 1965 full size Chevys, making this car a member of a very special group of Chevrolets. 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. The new interiors were the most luxurious ever seen in a Chevrolet, and an array of comfort/convenience features. The hardtop Sport Coupe got a new notchback roofline, replacing the "fastback" C-pillar from 1967 to 1968. Among the top of the model production remained the Impala SS with a base price of just over $2,800 for the hardtop coupe. The same pattern was followed in the interiors, where the best materials and equipment Chevrolet had to offer were displayed. 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. 497. The curves were the most pronounced with the 19671968 models. The 427 was also replaced on the engine offerings list by a new Turbo-Jet 454 producing 390hp (291kW; 395PS). Fender and dashboard emblems rounded out the package. 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. Collector's Auto Supply specializes in restoration car parts for vintage and classic cars and trucks. 4 speeds from the same total, M20 wide ratio 60,941 and M21 close ratio 1,550. Impala wagons got triple-unit taillights for the first time. Thorax side-impact air bags were standard. The L72 425 horse power engine was available in all B-Bodies. In keeping with federal regulations, safety features were built into Impalas during the 1967 and 1968 model years, including a fully collapsible energy-absorbing steering column, side marker lights, and shoulder belts for closed models. The (PDG) convenience package, AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer, and trunk cargo net were no longer available. The iconic Chevy Impala had changed and evolved significantly over the years. The consolidated plant in Oshawa, Canada continued making the Impala Limited, along with the Chevrolet Equinox. Painted emerald green metallic, with a white interior, the Impala concept car featured hardtop styling. Sport Coupes wore a sleek semi-fastback roofline, and wheel well moldings were revised. The two 409 CID V8s that were both single 4-barrel engines producing either 340 or 400 horsepower. Two-range Powerglide, as well as Synchro-Mesh 3- and 4-speed manual transmissions were available. 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. The Turboglide was also discontinued,[23] leaving the Powerglide as the only automatic transmission available. [94] However, GM CEO Mary Barra later said that unlike Ford and FCA, GM had no plans to exit the sedan market,[95] and at the time stated that the Impala would continue in production as a way to fill the void left by the planned departure of the Ford Taurus in 2019. LT models included fog lights and once again offered an optional Luxury Edition package. The SS badge was to become Chevrolet's signature of performance on many models, though it often has been an appearance package only. Impalas (including the Super Sport models, surprisingly) were also available with six-cylinder engines, though relatively few customers chose this option. Fiberglass-belted tires on 15-inch (380mm) wheels were made standard equipment along with a larger standard 250hp (186kW) 350 cubic-inch Turbo Fire V8, on most models (the 250 cubic-inch six-cylinder engine was now only offered on the 1970 Impala four-door sedan as well that year's lower-line Biscayne and Bel Air four-door sedans). 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). I have been looking in the midwest for years and have not found a twin. The 1963 Impala featured rectilinear styling with an engine-turned aluminum rear taillight panel surrounded by a chrome border on SS models. The 250 inline six was still standard for Sport Coupe and 4-door sedan models; the 350 2bbl V8 became the standard engine from 1973 to 1976, with 350 cubic inches (5.7L), 400 cubic inches (6.6L), 402 cubic inches (6.6L) (through 72) or 454 cubic inches (7.4L) optional. over 1964 for most models. This was the final year for the Impala SS until 1994. 166, 3rd Edition Standard Guide to American Cars: 1946-75, pg. The 1972 model has a grille which extended below the bumper. McNally Institute", "The Mysterious Pile Of 1950s Transmissions Buried At The Site Of An Old GM Plant", "1964 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe 409 V-8 Turbo-Fire 425 HP 4-speed close", "Six Four: An End to Automotive Apartheid", "G.m. Special fender and dashboard badges announced the package to passers-by and passengers. Chevrolet had a rudimentary "power vent" system featuring vents in the instrument panel. For 2015, 4G LTE was added to OnStar as an optional feature[84] HD Radio was no longer offered starting with the 2015 model year. The hardtop Sport Coupe continued to be offered; it was a smoothly sloped semi-fastback reminiscent of the 1961 "bubbletop" styling. The Impala was actually marketed as a classy car for the working man. Standard features now included lap belts front and rear, reverse lamps, day/night rearview mirror, and a padded dashboard. Chevrolet promoted the cars' Wide-Stance design, adhesively bonded windshield, and improved full-coil suspension. Chevrolet introduced the fourth generation of the Impala in 1965, in the middle of the muscle-car era, and prepared a Super Sport version for it, which came a year later. The 1969 model year Impala production topped Caprice production by 611,000 units. Interiors had repositioned front seats for more legroom. 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 "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 Impala continued as Chevrolet's most popular full-sized model through the mid-1980s. This was Regular Production Option Z24, marketed as the SS 427. 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. With young car fans, Chevy was "USA 1" and used full size Fords were 'uncool'. A new 3.9L V6 with Active Fuel Management was available. The Super Sport was known as Regular Production Option (RPO) Z03, from 1962 to 1963, and again in 1968. I did find one on the net,. As you can see they are all quite nice, but my personal favorite is Madeira Maroon, What's. Make no mistake, this engine was tuned for performance and speed. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Pillarless hardtops were discontinued, the result of rumors of federal rollover standards looming in the near future. In addition, the eAssist version was discontinued due to low sales. In January 1990, the GM B platform's body was redesigned for the 1991 model year, though it retained the same shortened frame design of the 1977 model year redesign. The 5.3L (325 cu in) V8 (with Displacement on Demand, called Active Fuel Management or AFM) produced 303hp (226kW). A mechanical refresh for 2012 brought the revised 3.6 L V6 (with Variable Valve Timing) to the LS, LT, and LTZ trims as the single engine offering, paired with an updated 6-speed automatic transmission. 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. Sedans used carryover body shells from previous years. Engine availability was reduced for 1977; the inline-6 was reintroduced with 110hp (82kW). For the 2012 model year, the exterior received a slight refresh and 4 trims: a standard Impala, LS, LT, and LTZ. Power brakes were $43.[21]. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Made with for Muscle Cars - Musclecarfacts.com Copyright 2023. 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. The 1969 Impala also offered a new GM-designed variable-ratio power steering unit as optional equipment along with a seldom-ordered "Liquid Tire Chain" option, which was a vacuum activated button that would spray ice melt on the rear tires[6] (UPC option code is "V75"). 3,406. Visit our online store to see all we have to offer for 1965 Impala Parts restoration parts. A black four-door version of this vehicle, nicknamed "Baby," is featured in the CW television show Supernatural. [96], GM later reversed course and made plans to idle the Detroit-Hamtramck and Oshawa assembly facilities and retire the Impala nameplate. 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. Here we go again, Charlie. 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.
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