What was the horsepower of a Chevy 409 engine?
What was the horsepower of a Chevy 409 engine? The top-trim versions of the street-car 409 churned out an astonishing 425 horsepower, while the Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins-tuned NHRA cars could run the quarter mile in under 13 seconds. What was the first car Chevy put the 409 engine in? Chevrolet brought muscle car power to the people in the early 1960s, especially with the 1961 Chevrolet Impala SS 409. The mid-1961 introduction of the Chevrolet Impala Super Sport option package showcased another new arrival, the 409-cid V-8. A bargain at just $53.80, the SS "kit" was offered on any Impala....