Chevrolet Impala SS

 

 

1st Generation 1958-1969

 

2nd Generation 1994-1996

 

The Chevrolet Impala is often credited with helping start the muscle car era. As Chevrolet's top of the line model, the Impala quickly became the symbol for performance. The Impala began as the top option level on Chevrolet's Bel Air line. Chevrolet's 1958 lineup featured one year only styling that had curves where before there were lines. The Impala option added special trim and deluxe interiors. The public's positive response lead to Chevrolet making the Impala a separate option for the next year.

 

1st Generation 1958-1969

 

1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Impala

Production: 2D Hardtop: 43,000 Convertible: Approximately 17,000
Engines: 235.5 I6 145 bhp

283 V8 185 bhp

283 V8 230 bhp

283 V8 250 bhp

348 V8 250 bhp

348 V8 280 bhp

348 V8 315 bhp
Performance

 

1959 Chevrolet Impala

Production: Sport Coupe: 182,520 Convertible: 72,765
Engines: 235.5 I6 145 bhp

283 V8 170 bhp

283 V8 185 bhp

283 V8 230 bhp

283 (fuel injected) V8 250 bhp

283 (fuel injected) V8 290 bhp

348 V8 250 bhp

348 V8 320 bhp

348 V8 335 bhp
Performance

 

1960 Chevrolet Impala

Production: Sport Coupe: 204,467 Convertible: 79,903
Engines: 235.5 I6 145 bhp

283 V8 170 bhp

283 V8 185 bhp

283 V8 230 bhp

348 V8 250 bhp

348 V8 320 bhp

348 V8 335 bhp
Performance

 

1961 Chevrolet Impala SS

Production: Impala SS: 453 Impala SS w/ 409 V8: 142
Engines: 348 (4 bbl) V8 305 bhp

348 V8 340 bhp

348 (3x2 bbl) V8 350 bhp

409 V8 360 bhp @ 5800 rpm, 409 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
Performance: 409/360: 0-60 in 7.8 sec. 1/4 mile in 15.8 sec. @ 94.1 mph.

 

1962 Chevrolet Impala SS

Production: Impala SS: Approximately 100,000. Impala SS w/ 409 V8: 15,091
Engines: 283 V8 170 bhp

283 V8 195 bhp

327 V8 250 bhp

327 V8 300 bhp

409 V8 380 bhp

409 (2x4 bbl) V8 409 bhp
Performance

 

1963 Chevrolet Impala SS

Production: Impala SS: 153,271
Engines: 283 V8 170 bhp

283 V8 195 bhp

327 V8 250 bhp

327 V8 300 bhp

409 V8 340 bhp, 430 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm

409 V8 400 bhp

409 (2x4 bbl) V8 425 bhp

(Z-11) 427 V8 430 bhp
Performance: 409/340: 0-60 in 6.6 seconds, 1/4 mile in high 15s

 

1964 Chevrolet Impala SS

Production: Impala SS: 185,325 Impala w/ 409 V8: 8,684
Engines: 283 V8 170 bhp

283 V8 195 bhp

(L30) 327 V8 250 bhp @ 4400 rpm, 350 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm

(L74) 327 V8 300 bhp @ 5000 rpm, 360 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm

(L33) 409 V8 340 bhp @ 5000 rpm, 430 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm

(L31) 409 V8 400 bhp @ 5800 rpm, 425 lb-ft@ 3600 rpm

(L80) 409 (2x4 bbl) V8 425 bhp @ 6000 rpm, 425 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm
Performance

 

1965 Chevrolet Impala SS

Production: 239,500
Engines: (L30) 327 V8 250 bhp @ 4400 rpm, 350 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm

(L74) 327 V8 300 bhp @ 5000 rpm, 360 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm

(L35) 396 V8 325 bhp @ 4800 rpm, 410 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm

(L78) 396 V8 425 bhp @ 6400 rpm, 415 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

(L33) 409 V8 340 bhp @ 5000 rpm, 430 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm

(L31) 409 V8 400 bhp @ 5800 rpm, 425 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
Performance

 

1966 Chevrolet Impala SS

Production: 119,314
Engines: (L30) 327 V8 275 bhp @ 4800 rpm, 355 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm

(L35) 396 V8 325 bhp @ 4800 rpm, 410 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm

(L36) 427 V8 390 bhp @ 5200 rpm, 470 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm

(L72) 427 V8 425 bhp @ 5600 rpm, 460 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
Performance

 

1967 Chevrolet Impala SS

Production: Impala SS: 75,600 SS427: 2,124
Engines: (L30) 327 V8 275 bhp @ 4800 rpm, 355 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm

(L35) 396 V8 325 bhp @ 4800 rpm, 410 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm

(L36) 427 V8 390 bhp @ 5200 rpm, 460 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm

(L72) 427 V8 425 bhp @ 5600 rpm, 460 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Performance

 

1968 Chevrolet Impala SS

Production: Impala SS: 38,210 SS427: 1,778
Engines: (L30) 327 V8 275 bhp @ 4800 rpm, 355 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm

(L35) 396 V8 325 bhp @ 4800 rpm, 410 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm

(L36) 427 V8 390 bhp @ 5200 rpm, 460 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm

(L72) 427 V8 425 bhp @ 5600 rpm, 460 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Performance

 

1969 Chevrolet Impala SS

Production: Impala SS 427: 2,425
Engines: (L36) 427 V8 390 bhp @ 5400 rpm, 460 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm

(LS1) 427 V8 400 bhp @ 5400 rpm, 460 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm

(L72) 427 V8 425 bhp @ 5600 rpm, 460 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Performance

 

 

2nd Generation 1994-1996

 

In 1994, 25 years after the last Impala rolled off the assembly lines in 1969 Chevrolet brought back the Impala SS, to add some flash to its fullsize Chevrolet Caprice. Though it only lasted three model years, it was a fitting tribute to the great Impala's of the 1960s. Sporting a high performance V8, rear wheel drive, and a stylish body to match its performance, the Impala SS was truly a modern muscle car.

 

1994 Impala SS

Production: About 6,000
Engines: 350 (5.7 liter) V8 260 bhp @ 5000 rpm, 330 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm
Performance: 0-60 in 7.1 seconds, 1/4 mile in 15.4 seconds @ 91.1 mph

 

1995 Impala SS

Production: 18,649 - Black: 7,134, Dark Cherry: 9,858, Gray Green: 4,442
Engines: 350 (5.7 liter) V8 260 bhp @ 5000 rpm, 330 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm
Performance: 0-60 in 7.1 seconds, 1/4 mile in 15.4 seconds @ 91.1 mph

 

1996 Impala SS

Production: 41,941 - Black: 19,085, Dark Cherry: 12,180, Gray Green: 10,676
Engines: 350 (5.7 liter) V8 260 bhp @ 5000 rpm, 330 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm
Performance: 0-60 in 7.1 seconds, 1/4 mile in 15.4 seconds @ 91.1 mph