1st Generation 1958-1969
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.
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 (3×2 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 (2×4 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 (2×4 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 (2×4 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