The Chevrolet Impala is an iconic American full-size car. It was produced by a division of the Chevrolet Corporation. He borrowed his from the African antelope, which is distinguished by its speed and stature. The car with the image of a graceful animal on the hood fully lives up to its name.
In the 1960s and 1970s, this car was number one for almost all Americans. The absolute record for sales belongs to the Chevrolet Impala: more than a million copies per year. The Iron Curtain of that time did not allow our compatriots to get to know the car better and become its admirers.
'67 Impala models were produced in several variations: four-door sedans, station wagons and hardtops, two-door hardtops, coupes and models with open top. Most in demand enjoyed two-door coupes and hardtops, while four-door models were used more as family cars.
The '67 Chevrolet Impala model was created thanks to the restyling of the body of the '65 model, which had greatest success among American car owners and remained in service for many years. After technical modernization, the car receives a spring wheel suspension and a massive peripheral frame.
After careful sculptural work, Impala 67 becomes the owner of a body with slightly smoothed sidewalls, headlights recessed into the radiator grille and large turn indicators on either side of them.
The appearance of the car turned out to be quite harmonious and aggressive. The round rear lights were replaced by three-section, horizontal, wide, analogues with pointed edges.
Impala 67 was distinguished by enhanced chrome plating of body parts. All subsequent models contained much less chrome and no longer stood out with such unusual bends.
Thanks to the new legislation, car manufacturers have seriously worked on its safety. The 67 Impala was equipped with deformable turn signal repeaters, a padded instrument panel, and three-point seat belts (on closed-body models).
The Chevrolet Impala 67 was equipped with a 6.7 liter V8 turbo engine producing power up to 425 hp. Weighing 1964 kg, the width of the car is 2.2 m, the length is 5.5 m. The car with rear wheel drive and with disc brakes it could reach speeds of up to two hundred km/h. You could choose a car with a three- or four-speed manual or automatic transmission.
The fuel tank held 90 liters of gasoline, but this amount did not last long. Average The American's appetite is approximately 26 liters per 100 km.
It is the ’67 Chevy Impala, as the most famous of all representatives of this brand, that becomes the heroine of many American films in which it is the vehicle of bandits and gangsters.
In our country, the Impala 67 becomes famous thanks to the release of the TV series “Supernatural,” where two brothers, using a black hardtop sedan, fight the “evil spirits.” The protagonist's love for the car is transmitted to the audience, and the Chevy Impala becomes the dream of car enthusiasts of various generations.
Chevrolet of the Year is deservedly considered a legendary car that will never leave the hearts of true fans and connoisseurs of this model all over the world.
8. On this moment 9 Chevrolet Impalas have already been used in the series.
9. Only one of all used vehicles has air conditioning; the remaining vehicles only have a mock-up air conditioning system.
10. Before the start of the series, an Impala could be purchased for $500; as the series grew in popularity, their price rose to $5,000.
11. In the “Baby” episode, dedicated specifically to the car, all available copies were used. This was done to quickly and more easily recreate the state of the car at different times.
12. A replica of an Impala was created for the episode "Fan Fiction". But the props turned out to be too high quality for the school students, so they changed them for the worse.
13. The crew's birthday cake for episode 200 was shaped like the front of an Impala.
14. Impalas have Kansas license plates on both the front and rear, but the state does not produce front plates.
15. Initially, the Impala’s place could have gone to the model Ford Mustang 1967. But in the end the choice fell on the Impala, since the car looks more intimidating. In one episode, when an alternate reality is created, Sam and Dean are traveling in a 1967 Ford Mustang.
16. The sound of the car in the series is not quite the same as in reality. The engine sound is more powerful, louder and more aggressive. The whirring sound of the tires is also quite different from other cars. The sounds of closing doors are selected specifically for the right and left doors.
17. In one of the episodes, the Impala is hit by a truck driven by a demon. Despite serious damage, it was decided to restore the car, although according to the plot it is not entirely clear how it was possible to get everything necessary spare parts For classic car 60s.
18. In the trunk of the Winchester brothers' car, their entire arsenal of weapons is stored. This compartment is locked with a combination lock, with the combination: 11-2-83, a reference to November 2, 1983 - the day when Mary died and the life of the entire Winchester family changed dramatically.
19. The doors of the car in the series do not have window frames or B-pillars, which means that it is a hardtop sedan.
20. Now buy Impala in good condition almost impossible, since they were bought up by the creators of the series or fans. You can find a car for $2,000 as scrap metal, for $6,000 you can buy a good example, but with high mileage and “killed” filling, but already restored Impalas with replaced parts will cost more than $16,000.
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- 2000-2005
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Chevrolet (Chevrolet) is a brand of cars produced and sold by the economically independent division of the corporation of the same name General Motors.
The brand is the most popular among the brands of the concern; in 2007, about 2.6 million cars were sold.
Manufacturer: Chevrolet Division (GM subsidiary)
Production: 1958–present
Class: Full-size / Muscle car
Body type: 2-door coupe / 2 and 4-door convertible / 4-door sedan / 4-door station wagon
Designer: John Moss
Engines:
Carburetor / injection / diesel, 4-stroke
235th I6 (3.9 l) 101 kW (135 l/s) 1957-60
283 V8 (4.6 l) 164 kW (220 l/s) 1957-70
348th V8 (5.7 l) up to 250 kW (340 l/s) 1957-60
230th I6 (3.8 l) 104 kW (140 l/s) 1960-64
327 V8 (5.4 l) up to 280 kW (375 l/s) 1960-70
409th V8 (6.7 l) up to 317 kW (425 l/s) 1960-70
427 V8 (7.0 l) up to 317 kW (425 l/s) 1963/1965-70
250th I6 (4.1 l) 116 kW (155 l/s) 1965-86
307 V8 (5.0 l) 149 kW (200 l/s) 1965-70
350 V8 (5.7 l) 186 kW (250 l/s) 1965-85
396th V8 (6.5 l) 186 kW (250 l/s) 1965-70
400 V8 (6.6 l) 190 kW (255 l/s) 1965-76
454 V8 (7.4 l) up to 291 kW (390 l/s) 1965-76
402nd V8 (6.6 l) 00 kW (00 l/s) 1970-76
229th V6 (3.8 l) 00 kW (00 l/s) 1976-85
231st V6 (3.8 l) 150 kW (200 l/s) 1976-85
267th V6 Small-block (4.4 l) 82 kW (110 l/s) 1976-85
305th V8 Small-block (5.0 l) 00 kW (00 l/s) 1976-85
350th V8 Olds diesel (5.7 l) 00 kW (00 l/s) 1976-85
LT1 V8 (5.7 l) 190 kW (260 l/s) 1994-96
LA1 V6 (3.4 l) 130 kW (180 l/s) 1999-05
L36 V6 (3.8 l) 150 kW (200 l/s) 1999-05
L67 V6 (3.8 l) 180 kW (240 l/s) 1999-05
LZE V6 (3.5 l) 155 kW (211 l/s) 2005-present
LZ9 V6 (3.9 l) 171 kW (233 l/s) 2005-present
LS4 V8 (5.3 l) 223 kW (303 l/s) 2005-present
Transmission:
3-speed manual
4-speed manual
2-speed automatic
3-speed automatic
4-speed automatic
Drive unit:
Classic, rear; on models after 1999 front
About the car
Chevrolet Impala(“Chevrolet Impala”) - iconic American full size car, produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors Corporation as a model from 1958 to 1985, from 1994 to 1996 and from 2000 to the present.
IN model range the car occupied a different position depending on the year of manufacture. Until 1965, it was the most expensive Chevrolet passenger car. From 1965 to 1985, the Impala occupied an intermediate position in price between luxury modification of Chevrolet Caprice and cheap Chevrolet Bel Air and Biscayne.
In addition, a sports modification of the Impala SS (“Super Sport”) was produced. It was marketed as a standalone model from 1964 to 1967, and as a trim level the remaining years it was introduced.
In 1994-1996, the Impala SS was produced, which was a sports modification of the Chevrolet Caprice. Since 2000, the Impala name has been revived to replace the Chevrolet Lumina, although large by modern standards, but significantly smaller than previous generations and also front-wheel drive.
1956
Impala 1956 In 1956, the Chevrolet Impala was first shown as a concept car at the 1956 General Motors Motorama exhibition. The word "Impala" comes from the name of a small African antelope.
1958-1960
Impala Bel Air 1958 Coupe In 1958, Chevrolet introduced the name Impala as the name of the new Bel Air model. The equipment was distinguished by greater sportiness and luxury in finishing, and was sold under the slogan “ luxury car, accessible to every person in America." In addition, the car differed in appearance from other Chevrolets of this year by six round taillights, three on each side - instead of four; various options This design was used on most generations of the model.
Since 1959 year Chevrolet The Impala became its own model, and immediately the most commercially successful Chevrolet. The 1959 model featured very expressive styling, with horizontal teardrop-shaped taillights. The four-door sedan had a three-window sidewall and a roof with a rounded rear part. The four-door hardtop was distinguished by an unusual flat roof-platform, both the front and rear window were panoramic.
Impala 1960 The 1960 model retained virtually the same bodywork as the previous year, but the grille was simpler in design and the three round taillights returned. That year, the Impala took first place in US sales, which it held for the rest of the decade.
Technically, this generation was built on the same X-frame platform as the rest of Chevrolet, as well as Cadillac.
1961-1964
Impala SS 1961 By the 1961 model year, the body was thoroughly updated, everything body iron was new (frame and mechanics remained the same). The design has become simpler and more concise, without the large fins at the rear. Characteristic detail there was a wide stamping on the sidewall, expanding from front to rear and turning into a stiffening rib on the trunk lid at the rear. Panoramic Windshield significantly reduced its area, the front roof pillar acquired an unusual curved shape. Sedans and hardtops now have a common roof shape, with a rectangular rear section. Starting with this generation, station wagons appeared in the lineup.
It was not until 1961 that the Impala was offered as a two-door sedan, which was not particularly successful. Also this year the premiere took place sports equipment Impala SS.
The 1961 coupe had a rounded roof, sometimes called a “bubbletop” - which is translated from English. "bubble roof"
Impala 1962 For 1962, the body was seriously changed and became more square. The coupe received a roof with rectangular contours. A distinctive feature was the rear body panel with massive aluminum trim.
The 1963 model looked little different from the previous one, the main differences being a simpler pattern of sidewall lines and an almost flat windshield instead of a semi-panoramic one. The body had emphasized faceted contours, which were in fashion in those years. From a design standpoint, the 1963 model is often considered the most attractive of all the early Impalas.
In 1964, the body was a stylistic continuation successful model 1963 and therefore only slightly modified, the main difference was a rounded radiator grille with a larger checkered pattern.
WITH technical point In general, the car was quite primitive: an X-shaped frame, cast iron engines with a lower camshaft, spring rear suspension. The car required frequent and labor-intensive Maintenance For example, a generator assembled on bronze bushings required lubrication every 1000 km.
The front suspension often required injections, cardan shaft, engine water pump. The interval between oil changes was only a few thousand kilometers. Despite the presence of a large number of options, the bulk of cars in those years did not have any vacuum booster brakes, no hydraulic power steering, not even door window servos. The brakes were only drum brakes, with single-circuit hydraulic drive. Air conditioning was a very expensive option in those years and cheap cars like "Chevrolet" was installed quite rarely. The interior was decorated mainly with fabric and vinyl. The only option that was widely used in the United States in those years was an automatic transmission of the simplest design.
In the early 1960s, power brakes and power steering, an automatic transmission and a heater were standard equipment only on Cadillacs and cars of similar class. On cheaper ones, all this equipment was offered as options for an additional fee.
1965-1970
Chevrolet Impala SS 1965 The third generation was seriously technically modified. It received a spring suspension on all wheels, the X-shaped frame turned into a more massive peripheral one. The body was also completely new. Unlike the strict, even slightly ascetic “Impala” of 62-64, the next generation had a pronounced aggressive design with a “coke bottle” sidewall line (with a break above the rear wheel arch), typical of the second half of the sixties. Side windows became bent, on hardtops they did not have frames (before this, frames were removed along with the glass).
The lineup again included a convertible, coupe, two- and four-door hardtops, a four-door sedan and a station wagon. The choice of engines and transmissions has been significantly expanded.
From a commercial point of view, this generation was extremely successful - in 1965, more than 1 million of these cars were sold, which is absolute record for a fullsize car.
As before, the Super Sport modification was offered; it featured an interior with separate seats and a center console, as well as a wide shiny molding with a black insert that went under the rear lights.
Since 1965, a new luxury equipment- Impala Caprice, which featured special interior trim and woodgrain inserts on the instrument panel.
In 1966 it was separated into separate model The Chevrolet Caprice, located one step above the Impala in the model range, nevertheless, until the end of the 1970s, the Impala remained Chevrolet's best-selling full-size car.
Impala SS 1967 The successful body of the ’65 model, by American standards of those years, remained “in service” for a long time. In 1967, it was restyled and received a more thorough sculptural treatment - the side of the body was smoothed out a little, headlights recessed into the radiator grille and large turn signals on the sides of the headlights appeared - the car began to look more harmonious and aggressive. Tail lights from this year they ceased to be round, instead they appeared wide horizontal, three-sectional, with pointed edges.
In 1967-68, new legislation forced car manufacturers to seriously work on safety, as a result, during these years the Impala received a safe deformable steering column, soft vinyl instrument panel, turn signal repeaters and three point belts safety (which have become standard for civilian cars in our time).
In 1969 it appeared latest version Impala SS, which differed from the previous one mainly by having disc front brakes as standard equipment, after which production of the car with this name was discontinued for a long time.
1971-1976
Impala SS 1971 The fourth generation was the largest in the history of the model. However, after fuel crisis in the USA, in 1973, fuel prices jumped and a fuel supply norm “no more per person...” was introduced, after which traffic on “gluttonous” muscle cars was practically paralyzed. In addition, since 1972, federal standards have required the conversion of engines to low-octane fuel to improve environmental performance, which had a very negative impact on power and dynamics. Sales of the Impala, already approaching a million units a year in the late 60s, fell to just 176,376 cars in 1975 - the lowest figures since 1958.
In addition, many cars of this generation had certain problems with reliability and build quality. A characteristic crack often appeared on the instrument panel, which some owners jokingly called a “quality mark.” The window and trunk seals often leaked in the rain. To be fair, it should be noted that similar problems were typical for many American cars in those years.
In 1972, the production of convertibles under the Impala brand was discontinued (for some time after that they were still produced open cars under the Caprice brand). After 1975, the production of the two-door hardtop also ceased, after which the only two-door Impala remained the Custom Coupe model produced since 1974, in fact - a Caprice body with Impala trim, this model had a B pillar and fixed rear side windows.
Trying to retain customers, in the 70s, American companies significantly increased the level of comfort of their cars without significantly increasing prices; in 1975, a whole set of new optional equipment appeared on the Impala - including a windshield wiper with a pause, a front sofa with separate adjustment of the right and left halves, an econometer, a speedometer with double markings (in miles and kilometers per hour), etc. d. In addition, they tried to attract consumers by creating all sorts of “special packages”, “limited editions” and “collectible versions”.
For the Impala model, two special configurations:
Chevrolet Impala Spirit of America 1974 1) "Spirit of America"- offered in 1974 for the Sport Coupe model, included White color body, red and beige interior, carpets and seat belts to match the interior color, white vinyl top, two outside rear view mirrors in sporty style, white rally rims, wide molding with rubber insert and decal stripes on the body to match the interior color, as well as special nameplates on the fenders and instrument panel.
2) "Landau"- was offered in 1975-76 and passed on to the next generation. This package included exclusive exterior colors, sport exterior mirrors, body-color wheel covers, and a vinyl landau top (vinyl bedspreads). back roof to the B-pillar), molding with rubber insert and decal stripes on the body. Badges on the fenders and instrument panel completed the picture.
1977-1985
Changes to automotive market It was not long in coming, the next reorganization of the reduced-size Impala appeared in 1977. The frame remained the same, only it was shortened. The body became shorter, narrower and taller. However, according to the manufacturer, despite the decrease external dimensions car, its interior has become more spacious and comfortable, and the trunk has become noticeably larger. The new Impala was much lighter and more economical than the 1971-76 generation. Similar changes almost all American full-size cars underwent in those years.
Reduced fuel consumption made it possible to partially restore consumer confidence, and sales figures went up again. In 1977 Chevrolet models The Impala and Caprice were even awarded Car of the Year status by Motor Trend magazine.
Impala Wagon 1977 For 1977, engine sizes were reduced, but at the same time the choice increased; The 6-cylinder with 110 l/s (82 kW), 267 (4.4 l) and 305 (5.0 l) engines, but already V8, were restored. Even the 350 (5.7 L) V8 diesel from Oldsmobile became available.
In the 80s, the interior and exterior of the cabin also changed slightly, the radiator grille and bumpers were modified, and the side repeaters were located on the side of the headlights.
By the mid-1980s, the Impala was in demand primarily among taxi companies and police. In 1985, production of the car under this designation was discontinued. The single-platform Chevrolet Caprice was produced unchanged until 1990, after which it received new body and was produced in this form until 1996.
1994-1996
Impala 1994 The Chevrolet Impala was revived at the 1992 Detroit Auto Show as a concept car made under the direction of GM designer John Moss. The concept car was 5 cm lower than the “regular” Caprice with the 500th (8.2 liter) engine installed. Ultimately, on production car a derated LT-1 engine from Corvette was installed (with different cylinder heads, crankshafts, camshafts, etc.)
In 1994, after 14 months, the car went into production at the GM plant in Texas; Externally, the car was completely consistent with the concept car, with the exception of the chrome Chevrolet emblem on the radiator grille (on the concept car it was red).
During these years, the Impala was offered in a single SS trim level. Technically, the car used the Caprice 9C1 - a police package as a base, which included most of the equipment previously available only to law enforcement officers and government agencies. The shock absorbers, stiffer springs, rear disc brakes (appeared on the Caprice 9C1 since 1994), and dual exhaust were different. Not all of the police equipment was carried over—the Impala SS did not receive an external engine oil cooler.
The ceremony marking the launch of the last Chevrolet Impala SS took place at the plant on December 13, 1996. The entire line of cars consisting of the Chevrolet Caprice, Impala SS, Buick Roadmaster and Cadillac Fleetwood were discontinued by General Motors because GM wanted more assembly lines, for the production of SUVs that were more profitable at that time.
2000-2005
Impala 2000 “Impala”, like a phoenix, once again rises “from the ashes”, now in an updated generation, displacing Lumina from the production line. This time, the drive was on the front wheels, which had not been typical in the USA until that time. Several options were offered for 6 cylinder engines, including turbocharged ones.
The seventh generation was “all” equipped anti-lock braking system brakes, traction control, fog lights, sunroof, climate control and even an information center. For standard not bad at all.
From 2004 to 2005, the Impala SS was equipped with a 231 V6 3.8-liter supercharged engine. It was valued at 240 Horse power(180 kW) and was previously used in the Pontiac Grand Prix GTP, Buick Regal GS, Buick Riviera, and H-Pontiac Bonneville SSEi and Buick Park Avenue "Ultra" body styles. This lightweight sedan accelerated from 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds, faster than the vaunted 1990 Impala SS, which was 0.6 seconds slower.
Impala 9C1 2000 Also released was a Police Pack and a Secret Police Pack, named 9C1 and 9C3, respectively. Available only to law enforcement and fire departments, it was more successful than its predecessor, the Lumina 9C3. The 9C1 differed from the base model with a reinforced suspension and a 3.8-liter V6 engine. Another addition was the "Surv MODE" switch, which replaced the fog lights and low beam headlights. This allowed the driver to turn off all lights at vehicle and “hide”, something not allowed in civilian models, since the headlights turned on automatically. The 9C3 differed from the 9C1 in the ability to add other options for amenities and more interior colors.
2006-2013
Impala SS 2006 New Impala generation introduced in 2005 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Like the Buick LaCrosse, this model uses an updated platform. Base engine for the “simplest” LS modification - a 3.5-liter V6 with 211 hp. (157 kW), torque was 290 Nm at 4000 rpm. The LS's basic equipment included steel wheels with caps (a year later, they were already offered alloy wheels), AM/FM stereo tuner with CD player, six speakers and air conditioning. This is what concerns basic equipment.
The most interesting news for us will certainly be the use of the 5.3-liter small-block V8 from the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice in the most productive “SS” version of the sedan. And even if the engine is not new, it is reliable and powerful. Powered by a 5.3-liter LS4 V8, the Impala SS can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds and hit the quarter mile in 14.2 seconds, topping out at 163 mph. The Super Sport modification, in addition to the aforementioned engine, featured leather upholstery, 18″ inch alloy wheels and a manual transmission. Looking ahead, I would like to note that this engine will last until 2010, after which the eight-cylinder blocks will leave this beautiful full-size sedan forever...
The most luxurious version of the Impala was the LTZ (as for all modern cars Chevrolet brand). In addition to the basic equipment, it included leather upholstery with decorative wooden inserts, a six-disc CD/MP3 changer, an eight-speaker stereo system, a sunroof, climate control and an improved security system.
Overall dimensions are as follows: length 5091 mm, width 1851 mm and height 1491 mm.
2008 Chevrolet Impala 50th Anniversary Edition
In 2008, in honor of the 50th anniversary of the model, a limited edition was released for the Chevrolet Impala. The Impala 50th Anniversary Edition is based on the mid-priced LT modification, with larger wheels compared to the “simple” LT, two-tone leather upholstery with “50th anniversary” anniversary emblems on the seatbacks.
For 2011, there are two engines to choose from: a 3.5L V6 (LS and LT trims) and a 3.9L V6 (LTZ only). The LT variation can be expanded with the Luxury Edition package, which adds leather seats heated, Bose premium audio and auto-dimming rearview mirrors.
Next year, 2012, Chevrolet will unify the engines into a single 3.6L LFX, which provides 302 hp. (225 kW) and 342 Nm of torque. Four-speed automatic transmission transmissions are replaced by a six-speed one.
The car is described by the press as quite comfortable, safe (NHTSA rating - 5 stars for head-on collision and a side kick into the zone front seat, 4 for a side kick into the zone rear seat and rear impact) and, judging by the previous generation, potentially reliable
2014 - our time
Impala 2014 Chevrolet Impala 2014 was presented to the public on March 4, 2013 and instantly received the highest score for design in the American magazine review of the same name Consumer Reports(“Consumer Union”) Official sales began less than a month later, so by April 1, restyled Impalas were available in all dealer centers Chevrolet. The model has noticeably changed, new HID (High Intensity Discharge) headlights and large ones have appeared, even as standard wheel disks. If on previous generation, there were also 16″ on the car inch wheels, then now the “bar” starts at 18″, and the “top” LTZ equipment and is equipped with 20″ inches.
There are three powertrains for the 2014 Impala: two in-line four-cylinders (by the way, for the first time in this model) and a V-shaped six-cylinder. The smallest 2.4 liter has 182 hp at its disposal. (136 kW), the middle one, with a volume of 2.5 liters, has 195 horsepower (145 kW), and the older 3.6-liter V6 already produces 305 hp (227 kW), the torque of which is 358 Nm at 5200 rpm. The latter is capable of accelerating a full-size sedan to hundreds in 6.8 seconds.
In addition to the updated design, the 2014 Chevrolet Impala has acquired ventilated seats (as on the best sports cars) and a heated steering wheel. I think music lovers will fully appreciate the new sound quality on the 11-channel Bose® Centerpoint Surround system. However, comfort in the Impala was initially a priority, something the plant successfully handled in the previous generation.
