The 1996 Impala SS was also exported to the Middle East, as the Caprice SS, with the car being identical to its American counterpart except for the side fonts on the rear quarter panel and the badge on the dashboard saying Caprice SS. Pillarless hardtops were discontinued, the result of rumors of federal rollover standards looming in the near future. As with previous years, Impalas featured more chrome trim inside and out, with pleated tufted upholstery and door panels. Like everybody has echo'd Chevrolet never kept track of the various combinations on the cars. The marker lights moved back up beside the headlamps once again. 4 Link, 12 bolt posi, mildly built 350, tubular upper and lower control arms, 4" drop, very nice paint, extremely clean all they way around. It was successful and would be continued through 1976. The RSS included aggressive wheels, front/rear bumper and rocker panel extensions, a spoiler and various interior upgrades. The Impala also gained the top trim station wagon body design, in place of the Chevrolet Nomad model. The Impala Super Sport became its own series this year instead of an options package. 1965 Super Sport exteriors differed only slightly from regular Impalas. This began the gradual slide to oblivion for manual-equipped full-size Fords. I am trying to find out if it is possible to determine how many Impalas were made in that category. The 1969 Impala SS had no distinctive SS badging inside the car except for an "SS" logo the steering wheel (again, there was no Z03 offered that year). The Impala and the upscale Caprice sold well into the early 1980s. This particular example is featured in Azure Turquoise with Parchment interior and a . A Luxury Edition package was again an option on the LT and featured leather heated seats, 6-way power front passenger seat, Bose Premium Audio System, XM radio, auto-dimming rearview mirror, Universal Home Remote, outside heated power mirrors, and rear spoiler. Though the Impala SS had basically created the muscle car back in 1961, by the mid-60s drivers were wanting the same powerful engines in smaller and lighter cars. How many were produced??? A sun and wheel package was available on 1LT models included power sunroof, overhead console with Homelink and 17-inch aluminum wheels. The Impala SS models were in their own separate series for the first time in 1965. Sedans used carryover body shells from previous years. The curves were the most pronounced with the 19671968 models. In 1968 only, SS427s could be ordered without the Z03 SS package, which meant SS427 equipment but no bucket seats, SS door panels, or center console. As it stands, you'll regularly still find the early '60s Impala SS with an original 409 in it. Instead, the Police Sedan used the original center caps or the older style wheel covers which were carried over from the 8th generation model. For more about the Chevrolet Impala, browse our . The 1965 Impala was all new, while the 1967 and 1969 models featured new bodies on the same redesigned perimeter frame introduced on the 1965 models. In 2007, the Impala began to replace the Monte Carlo on the NASCAR stock car racing circuit; more specifically, on all the scheduled racing events where NASCAR has mandated the use of a car with different (and some new) specifications, better known as the Car of Tomorrow. Chevrolet introduced the fourth generation of the Impala in 1965, in the middle of the muscle-car era, and prepared a Super Sport version for it, which came a year later. Exact production numbers aren't available, but very few 1958 Impala Fuelies were . There were 57 produced. From 1967 to 1969, an additional model, the SS427, was available. The SS trim line was discontinued after 2009, leaving the LTZ as the top-of-the-line model for 2010. That's the basic idea behind a tale from the original (1975) edition of The People's Almanac, about a group of disenchanted General Motors stylists who left the company and spent ten years between. Engine availability was reduced for 1977; the inline-6 was reintroduced with 110hp (82kW). With young car fans, Chevy was "USA 1" and used full size Fords were 'uncool'. 3,406. There were four new exterior colorsPrecisions Red, Imperial Blue Metallic, Bordeaux Red, and Red Jewel Tintcoat, as well as a Regency-outfitted "Impala RSS". It also came with a Holly 650 carb. 269. The 1971 redesigned B-body would be the largest car ever offered by Chevrolet. The aluminum body parts were fabricated in Flint, Michigan at the facility now known as GM Flint Metal Center. The 1963 Impala featured rectilinear styling with an engine-turned aluminum rear taillight panel surrounded by a chrome border on SS models. Inside were color-keyed seat belts and floormats. [109] (GM is also facing a similar legal dispute regarding a pre-bankruptcy upgrade to its OnStar system which left thousands of users without service in violation of their paid-up contracts. The dashboard featured a chrome Impala logo embedded in the wood grain trim that runs across the dashboard and onto the doors. Keyless starts, rear camera view, and MyLink became standard on all three levels trims, as the LS trim deletes the 4.2 inch display and AM/FM radio features. For $200, an Impala four-door Sport Sedan could be transformed into an Impala Caprice establishing a name destined for decades of life. Unlike the later second-generation 427, it was based on the W-series 409 engine, but with a longer 3.65in (93mm) stroke. The 348cuin was available in 250 to 320hp (190 to 240kW) with a 350hp (260kW) Special Super Turbo-Thrust with triple two-barrel carburetors, 11.25:1 compression ratio, and dual exhausts. The SS was the top-of-the-line model, which offered a 5.3L V8 engine, heated leather SS embroidered seats, unique eighteen-inch machined-finished alloy wheels, and SS badging (The 200609 model was the first Impala with a V8 engine since 1996). The 348-cubic-inch (5.7L) V8 was discontinued and replaced by the 380bhp (283kW) 409-cubic-inch (6.7L) or 409bhp (305kW) 409-cubic-inch (6.7L) engine,[citation needed] available only with a manual transmission. The tenth-generation Impala was introduced at the 2012 New York Auto Show for the 2014 model year, with sales and production commencing March 4, 2013. The 1960 Impala models reinstated three round taillights on each side, and a white band running along the rear fenders. The black units continued to receive semi-gloss door moldings and wheel-well trim whereas the other color offerings received those items in full gloss. 217. This was notably the last production car to have a bench seat in the front. The 19651970 GM B platform is the fourth best selling automobile platform in history after the Volkswagen Beetle, Ford Model T and the Lada Riva. All full size 1964 Chevrolet station wagons got small rectangular taillight lenses mounted vertically, one for each side of the car. All V8 engines were now available with the three-speed Turbo Hydramatic transmission for the first time though the two-speed Powerglide was still offered with the 327 and 350 V8s. Like all GM "B" bodied cars, Impala got a new power ventilation system that remained on while the ignition was on, and included both large vents in the instrument panel and louvers in the trunk. A special 427cuin (7.0L) version of the 409cuin (6.7L) engine was used in the 1963 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe, ordered under Chevrolet Regular Production Option (RPO) Z11. This two-door hardtop featured the same formal roofline as the Caprice Coupe. Does anyone know how many 1965 Impala SS 396 were produced with a Muncie 4-Speed manual transmission? Electric Vehicle ; Autos ; Reviews ; Acura; Alfa Romeo; AMC; Apollo; Apple Car; Aston Martin; Audi [46] Based on the Lumina's W-body platform, it was built at Oshawa Car Assembly in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. As a result, Impala owners launched a class action lawsuit in July 2011 against General Motors. The Chevrolet Impala (/mpl, -pl/) is a full-size car built by Chevrolet for model years 1958 to 1985, 1994 to 1996, and 2000 to 2020. It, as well as the other downsized B-body sedans, went on sale in late September 1976. Current owners may be able to tell if their car has side airbags by checking the VIN and/or by checking to see if "Air bag" is printed on the roof support between the front and back rows. Hardtops had a slightly shorter greenhouse and longer rear deck. A record 15,376 Corvette roadsters were produced. Only the 3.6L V6 engine was offered. Standard were front and rear armrests, an electric clock, dual sliding sun visors, and crank-operated front vent windows. Just my old memories and observations. Chevrolet built approximately 491,000 Impalas in 1961. The Impala name returned for the Kingswood station wagon. Along with the restyle came a few changes under the hood. The steering wheel rim got a soft-feel grip, and replaced the "Impala" badge with generic "Chevrolet". Of the 76,055 Impala SS models built, just 2,124 were ordered with RPO Z24, a special performance package that included RPO F41 heavy-duty suspension and other performance features, RPO L36 (385hp (287kW; 390PS)) Turbo-Jet 427cuin (7.0L) V8, as well as a special trim package that replaced the "Impala SS" badges with large "SS427" emblems on the front grille and rear trim. How many 1965 Impalas had 409 engines? No. The Chevrolet Impala ( / mpl, - pl /) is a full-size car built by Chevrolet for model years 1958 to 1985, 1994 to 1996, and 2000 to 2020. For 2015, 4G LTE was added to OnStar as an optional feature[84] HD Radio was no longer offered starting with the 2015 model year. The 283 was also enlarged to 327-cubic-inch (5.4L), offered in two versions, one with 250bhp (186kW) and one with 300bhp (224kW). [64] The ninth generation Impala was 200.4in (5,090mm) long, 58.7in (1,491mm) high, and 72.9in (1,852mm) wide with a drag coefficient of 0.33. The new Caprice Custom Sedan package could be added to the Sport Sedan for an additional cost of around $200. Radios (centrally mounted) and heaters were locally sourced and wipers parked in the center of the windscreen. The "overhang" roof style of the sedans was replaced with a wider "C" pillar with wraparound rear window. The 1969 Impala and other full-sized Chevrolets were restyled with crisper body lines and front bumpers that wrapped around the grille and ventless front windows were new on all models. Impala convertible sales dropped radically with the all-new carjust 27,000 built between standard and SS trim. The Impala again was offered as a police vehicle in the ninth generation form. Furthermore, the heavy-duty steel wheels were not redesigned. The 1970 Impala was one of three remaining Chevrolet convertibles, with only 9,562 were built. And while sales of the Impala line as a whole remained relatively high, the Impala suffered the worst fate as its production was cut by more than 50 percent. LT, LTZ, and Police; Active Fuel Management. Impala Engine Options: 1966 By Randy Bolig February 10, 2016 The 396 cubic-inch big-block came with a Quadrajet four-barrel carburetor, and delivered 325 horsepower. It is the only full-size CNG vehicle manufactured in North America. [111], Motor Trend magazine awarded the full-size Chevrolet including the Impala as its 1977 Car of the Year. Inside, front seat headrests were now standard equipment due to a federal safety mandate and the ignition switch moved from the dashboard to the steering column and doubled as a lock for the steering wheel when the key was removed, a Federal mandate that took effect with the 1970 models but introduced a year earlier on all General Motors cars. The transmission was the 4L60E, which was an electronically controlled version of the previously hydraulically controlled 4L60. The 1966 Impala received only a minor facelift from its predecessor that included a revised horizontal bar grille up front and new triple rectangular taillights that replaced the triple round lights used on full-sized Chevrolets each year since 1958 with the exception of 1959, and chrome beltline strips were added in response to complaints about parking lot door dings on the clean-lined '65 models. Inside were new "Strato-bucket" front seats with thinner and higher seat backs, and a center console with an optional gauge package available. [42] Options available on all models included a sunroof, OnStar system, Driver Information Center with built-in HomeLink system, heated power front seats, and 16inch 1990s SS-inspired wheels. The new 396 cubic-inch engine was available as a 325-horsepower version with 10.25:1 compression ratio with a hydraulic-lifter camshaft, or a high-performance version . The 1965 396 375HP and 425hp were one year only motors. It was the last retail Impala to be offered with optional bench seat and column shift transmission. Interest in all size rag tops had dwindled. Australian models were assembled in Australia by General Motors-Holden from kits, as this lessened tax on the cars. The engine was introduced mid-way through the production year, and when it was Chevy began the process of phasing out the legendary 409 V8s. model year 1965 - Chevrolet (USA) all versions, total Station Wagons, includes Biscayne, Bel Air, Impala Station Wagon - 184400 units model year 1965 - Chevrolet (USA) Impalas, 6-cyl. The Caprice package was reintroduced as the Chevrolet Caprice Custom in 1966, taking the top position in the full-size Chevrolet lineup. From the windshield (A) pillar rearward the 1958 Bel Air Impala differed structurally from the lower-priced Chevrolet models. Chevy had realized that car-buyers were pining for more and more power in sportier car models, and answered by making a sports version of its full size models. The instrument panel was restyled and highlighted by a new steering wheel. Because "big block muscle" was now focusing on intermediate and even compact size cars, Chevrolet discontinued the Impala Super Sport series after 1969, although the 1970 model was still available with a big block V8 (now displacing 454 cubic inches), bucket seats, a center console with floor shifter. A limited-edition Spirit of America package was offered in 1974 on Sport Coupe models; primarily an appearance package, it featured white or blue body paint, a white full vinyl top, white upholstery with red or blue trim, color-keyed seat belts and floormats, special wheel covers, optional white rally wheels, sports-styled dual remote outside rear view mirrors, a vinyl body side molding insert, and red pin-striping. The Impala Super Sports even had their own body style code from 1964-1967. The 1965 Impala was the first Impala to receive the new 396 cubic-inch engine, which was introduced on February 15, 1965. During the 1969 model year Impala production, including Kingswood wagons totaled 777,000 units, compared to 166,000 Caprices and Kingswood Estate wagons, 68,700 Biscaynes and Brookwood wagons, and 155,700 Bel Airs and Townsman wagons. The 9C1 and 9C3 were equipped with an external trunk lock tumbler starting in 2008 which was not available for the civilian version of the car. The Impala also received new packages, including the LS Uplevel package, LS OnStar and Bluetooth package, LT Sunroof package, LT OnStar package and the LT OnStar and Bluetooth package.[69]. The car was, in essence, a high-performance version of the Caprice heavily based on the Caprice 9C1 police package. The new rear bumper housed triple "horseshoe" shaped taillights. [82], The 2014 Impala came standard with 18inch wheels (19, and 20inch offered in higher trims), low profile HID Headlights and LED daytime running lights (On LTZ trim) and offered three engines; a 2.5 L 4-Cylinder (the first time the Impala will use this type), a 2.4 L 4-Cylinder with hybrid-assist technology, and a 3.6 L V6. A "Super Sport" (SS) option debuted for 1961. [94] However, GM CEO Mary Barra later said that unlike Ford and FCA, GM had no plans to exit the sedan market,[95] and at the time stated that the Impala would continue in production as a way to fill the void left by the planned departure of the Ford Taurus in 2019. Thanks to local_sheriff for the tip! The driver also went on to say that he heard three to four beeps from the system while driving the rented vehicle, which had only 2500 miles on it. Seven versions of the 283-cuin and 348-cuin V8s were offered: the carbureted Turbo-Fire 283cuin \could have either 170 or 230hp (130 or 170kW). The 1967 model was redesigned with enhanced Coke bottle styling that featured Corvette-inspired front and rear fender bulges. The front end was also freshened as in previous years, with a new grille and headlight bezels, a new header panel, and a bumper with a drop down center section. Powertrains consisted of mostly V8 engines. For 1958 GM was promoting their 50th year of production, and introduced anniversary models for each brand; Cadillac, Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Chevrolet. This Impala mostly sold to fleet operators, with private buyers accounting for a quarter of sales.[63]. Buyers could choose either vinyl bucket seats with a center console, or a Strato-Bench seat with a fold-down center armrest. There was speculation that GM would discontinue the Impala in 2018 due to declining sales of American full-size sedans, in order to make room for more production of crossover SUVs. However, the Ford Crown Victoria P71 still held the sales lead and was preferred by most agencies due to its larger size, much more durable V8 engine, rear wheel drive layout, and body-on-frame platform. 166, Last edited on 10 November 2022, at 19:01, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Directory Index: Chevrolet/1969_Chevrolet/1969_Chevrolet_Brochure", 1967 Chevrolet Impala 4-door supernatural from popular TV-show, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chevrolet_Impala_(fourth_generation)&oldid=1121144319, This page was last edited on 10 November 2022, at 19:01. The Impala SS did not get the 9C1's external oil-to-air engine oil cooler, nor were all the body mounts secured (the standard Caprice and Impala SS were assembled at the factory with the front three body mounts missing one of the rubber cushions, while the 9C1 was assembled with all rubber cushions in place). Although sales of 1969 Z24-optioned Impalas increased to approximately 2,455 units from the 1,778 Z03-optioned units of 1968, and high-powered big-block V8 engines continued to be available, there would be no Impala SS for 1970. [77] It is larger than the previous generation, sharing the extended Epsilon II FWD platform with the Cadillac XTS. [57] The new Impala featured new taillights, different from the four-circle style of the previous generation. in 66 the 375HP 396 and the 425HP 427 got a new solid lifter cam with more lift than the 65 solid cam. High Perf." [15] However, this frame was not as effective in protecting the interior structure in a side-impact crash as a traditional perimeter frame. Ventless front windows were used on all models. Chevrolet had a rudimentary "power vent" system featuring vents in the instrument panel. Cheers! The base engine was a 3.5L (214 cu in) V6 producing 211hp (157kW) and 214lbft (290Nm) of torque at 4,000 rpm. This would prove a good idea as sales of the SS would also reach all-time highs. The fog lamps seen on the LT, LTZ, and SS were optional in 2008 & stayed as an option until 2012. The latter equaled the power produced by the previous years top performing 409 that was not available for any of the 1965 model year. The Impala name was first used for the full-sized 1956 General Motors Motorama show car that bore Corvette-like design cues, especially the grille. The 1968 model's front end received a facelift similar to the 1965 model, while rear bumpers held triple "horseshoe" shaped taillights. No other series included a convertible. Redesigned in 1965, the Impala set an all-time industry annual sales record of more than 1 million units in the United States. Unlike all other years, the 1961 Super Sport package was available on any Impala, including sedans and station wagons (the sales brochure shows a 4-door hardtop Sport Sedan with the SS package). It also came with the option for a rear vinyl bench seat and front cloth bucket or bench seats, both cloth front and rear seats, or vinyl front and rear seats. 1965 Impala SS 396 w/Manual Transmission Production numbers 4 Answers. [63][78] All trim levels are equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission with sport and manual shifting modes. In 2007, Active Fuel Management became an option across the board for the Impala. In keeping with federal regulations, safety features were built into Impalas during the 1967 and 1968 model years, including a fully collapsible energy-absorbing steering column, side marker lights, and shoulder belts for closed models. Specially stitched cloth door panels were accented with simulated walnut, and contour-padded seats wore a combination of fabric and vinyl. Other later-built cars had the 396cuin (6.5L) as the big-block option. For the 2010 model year, the Impala was the only GM W-body car in production, although the eight-cylinder SS model was discontinued. Right Hand Drive cars were manufactured in Canada for export to some countries such as Australia, UK, etc., until 1969. A mechanical refresh for 2012 brought the revised 3.6 L V6 (with Variable Valve Timing) to the LS, LT, and LTZ trims as the single engine offering, paired with an updated 6-speed automatic transmission. The Sport Coupe, still a pillar-less hardtop, now used larger roll-down quarter glass like that of the 19711973 Custom Coupe, and had a narrower, fastback style, flat back window. Advanced Safety to Driver Confidence Package, Premium Audio and Sport Wheels to Technology Package, Comfort and Convenience to Enhanced Convenience Package, Premium Audio to Advanced Technology Package, This page was last edited on 3 March 2023, at 20:22. [65] A Luxury Edition package was again available on the LT and now also featured leather-wrapped steering wheel, steering wheel mounted audio controls, traction control, and anti-lock brakes. Amazing GM put a Holley carb on that engine instead of one of their own. Available trims were once again LS, LT, and LTZ. For the second year in a row, the Impala SS was its own distinct model rather than an optional upgrade package. I did find one on the net, but only one. I have been looking in the midwest for years and have not found a twin. 1965 Chevrolet Impala Leather. Classic Industries offers a wide selection of 1965 Chevrolet Impala parts, including 1965 Chevrolet Impala interior parts and soft trim, 1965 Chevrolet Impala exterior sheet metal, 1965 Chevrolet Impala moldings, 1965 Chevrolet Impala emblems, 1965 Chevrolet Impala weatherstrip and unique accessories, to nearly every nut and bolt needed for installation.Displaying 61-120 of 327 Products. Sport Coupes featured a shortened roof line and wrap-over back window. The package provided a black out grille, vinyl top and an extensively redone luxury interior. The car codes and vin will tell you the factory engine. The ninth generation model remained in production in LS, LT, and LTZ trim until the 2016 model year as a rental, fleet, and police car under the revised model name "Impala Limited". The "S" was available in both a 4-door sedan and station wagon, and effectively replaced the Bel Air for the U.S. market (the Bel Air continued in production in Canada until 1981). The three-speed Turbo Hydramatic was limited to the 396 and 390-horsepower version of the 427 V-8. small-block V-8s with either 195hp or 220hp. Two-range Powerglide, as well as Synchro-Mesh 3- and 4-speed manual transmissions were available. In 1963, a total of 16,920 big Chevrolets left the factory with 409s under their hoods, but in 1964, orders for these engines dropped and . A Bose Premium Audio System was now part of the Luxury Edition package offered on LT models. 1965 marked the introduction of the redesigned fourth-generation Impalas. [79] That same day regular production on the Impala (the 2.4L eAssist and 3.6L equipped versions/LT2 and LTZ2 trims only) began at their Oshawa plant,[80] while production at GM's Detroit-Hamtramck plant (the 2.5L equipped versions/LS, LT1 and LTZ1 trims) started production on April 8 and arrived to dealerships in May. Chevrolet also offered Nova and Vega Spirit of America versions as well. [13] The 1958 models shared a common appearance on the top models for each brand; Cadillac Eldorado Seville, Buick Limited Riviera, Oldsmobile Starfire 98, Pontiac Bonneville Catalina, and the Chevrolet Bel-Air Impala. [113][114], Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) selected the Impala for its 2006 Pyramid Award for Environmental Initiatives for the launch of its new ethanol-powered E-85 model.[115]. No changes were made to the exterior design until 1977 when the body became shorter and slightly narrower. $49,000.00. That includes a fantastic stock 6.5L 502-cubic-inch big-block V8. The limited-slip rear differential was standard (as opposed to the optional G80 on Caprices) and the suspension was an inch lower. The new 396 was available as a 325-horsepower version with 10.25 to 1 compression ratio and hydraulic lifters or a high-performance version with 11 to 1 compression ratio, solid lifters and 425 horsepower. The new Impala's frame was a shortened version of the one introduced in 1970 and would be utilized until 1996 when the B-body production line was shut down. New styling for the 1965 model year retained the 119-inch wheelbase but saw the overall length of the car grow to 213 inches. Make no mistake, this engine was tuned for performance and speed. Power front disc brakes were standard on the Impala Custom coupe and optional on all other models. The Impala became a separate series, adding a four-door hardtop and four-door sedan to the two-door Sport Coupe and convertible and a five-door station wagon. 1968 also saw a new Impala model, the Custom Coupe. The Super Sport option was quite popular, giving the buyer full SS-badged wheel covers, front bucket seats, all-vinyl trim, and a console with a built-in clock. This car featured a W-Series V8 engine derived from the 409. Located in Rosewell, Ohio, this 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS is available here on eBay, the current bid of $8,300, reserve not yet met. 166, 3rd Edition Standard Guide to American Cars: 1946-75, pg. The LTZ was the most luxurious model. Only 38,210 Impalas were so-equipped, including 1,778 with the Z24 package, which was carried over from 1967. Automatic transmission buyers were given the option of the newly introduced three-range Turbo Hydra-Matic for the newly introduced Mark IV big-block engine, displacing 396 cubic inches. The hardtop Sport Coupe continued to be offered; it was a smoothly sloped semi-fastback reminiscent of the 1961 "bubbletop" styling. Powerglide remained optionally available for six-cylinder cars until the 1973 models. 4 It Was Going To Be A Mustang via: icmdb.org The 3.9L V6 was no longer available for the LT model. From 2013 to 2017, Chevrolet drivers began driving the Holden VF Commodore SSV based Chevrolet SS in Sprint Cup until the Chevrolet SS was discontinued after 2017. Two versions of Chevrolet's 348cuin (5,700cc) V8, its first big-block, were also optional, producing 250hp (190kW) with a single four-barrel carburetor and 280hp (210kW) with three two-barrels. That's actually bigger than the show's described 275-hp V8. This body style had been introduced for the 1974 model year, a precursor to Detroit's complete abandonment of pillarless body styles before the end of the Seventies. Sales of the 1966 Impala SS dropped by more than 50% to around 117,000 units; this was mainly due to the sport/performance car market switching from full-sized models to intermediates (including Chevrolet's own Chevelle SS396 and Pontiac GTO), along with the emerging market for the even smaller pony car market created by the Ford Mustang in 1964 that Chevrolet would respond to with the Camaro for 1967. Eventually, the concept car's engine was replaced with a detuned 5.7-liter (350cuin) LT1 V8 engine derived from the fourth generation Corvette. The standard engine was enlarged to a 235hp (175kW) 327 cubic-inch V8 with optional engine choices including a new 350 cubic-inch Turbo Fire V8 rated at 255 and 300hp (220kW), a 265hp (198kW) 396 cubic-inch Turbo Jet V8, and 427 cubic-inch Turbo Jet V8s rated at 335 and 390hp (291kW). A two-tone instrument panel put gauges in a recessed area ahead of the driver. Australian models were assembled in Australia from kits as this lessened tax on the cars. A Landau model available for 19751976 models featured a landau vinyl roof (with a chrome band across the roof), a choice of special paint colors, sports-styled dual remote outside rearview mirrors, color-keyed wheel covers, a vinyl bodyside molding insert, and pin-striping. The LT was the mid-range model. The 10th-generation Impala was also sold in the Middle East and South Korea. The Impala was reduced to the base model full-size Chevrolet and was popular with fleet usage including taxi and police-pursuit vehicles, but had coupe and wagon body styles dropped after 1981, and was eliminated entirely in 1985, while the Caprice continued unchanged until 1990. Chevrolet Chevelle Performance Statistics, Plymouth Barracuda Performance Statistics. [107] In response, the current General Motors leadership claimed about a month later that they are not responsible to repair the defective vehicles manufactured pre-General Motors Bailout. Many big 68-78 Fords were derbied in the 70s/80s.