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What to do with a 96 Impala SS?

What to do with a 96 Impala SS?

Seems like a very high percentage of ’94-’96 Impala SS owners go to a lot of time and expense to modify their vehicles. If people want Corvette or Viper performance, then buy a Corvette or Viper. Nothing makes me sadder than to see auto shows or just vehicles on street that are classic cars.

When was the last year the Chevy Impala was made?

The Chevrolet Impala ( / ɪmˈpælə, – ˈpɑːlə /) is a full-size car built by Chevrolet for model years 1958 to 1985, 1994 to 1996, and since 2000 onwards. The Impala is Chevrolet’s popular flagship passenger car and is generally among the better selling American made automobiles in the United States.

What was the top of the line Chevy Impala in 1958?

The 1958 models shared a common appearance on the top models for each brand; Cadillac Eldorado Seville, Buick Roadmaster Riviera, Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday, Pontiac Bonneville Catalina, and the Chevrolet Bel-Air Impala. The Impala was introduced for the 1958 model year as top of the line Bel Air hardtops and convertibles.

What kind of engine does the Chevy Impala have?

The Impala continued as Chevrolet’s most popular full-size model through the mid-1980s. Between 1994 and 1996, the Impala was revised as a 5.7-liter V8 –powered version of the Chevrolet Caprice Classic sedan.

Seems like a very high percentage of ’94-’96 Impala SS owners go to a lot of time and expense to modify their vehicles. If people want Corvette or Viper performance, then buy a Corvette or Viper. Nothing makes me sadder than to see auto shows or just vehicles on street that are classic cars.

What kind of engine does an Impala LS have?

The 4.2 liter engine will most likely be the one being developed for the Buick LaCrosse concept car. Here’s a website showing what some dealer in Ohio has done with a 2000 Impala LS. The pictures on page 2 show SS badges, a dual exhaust, and bigger tires.

Is the Chevy Impala Lumina a good car?

Toss in an aftermarket intake system, gears (I run 3.42s), hi flow mufflers, and good programming in the PCM..and you are in there. GM definitely should NOT have killed this car. As for the 2000 Impala…I’m sorry..but the thing is a FWD Lumina with Impala badging.

When does the new Chevy Impala come out?

Motor Trend is predicting an Impala, with a 4.2 liter V-8 (making about 270-280 horsepower), will be marketed in 2003. They don’t say whether it will be FWD, but I suspect it will be.

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Ruth Doyle