166, 3rd Edition Standard Guide to American Cars: 1946-75, pg. Impala convertible sales dropped radically with the all-new carjust 27,000 built between standard and SS trim. [9] As of February 2014, the 2014 Impala ranked No. The Z24 package also included a special hood with fake chrome-plated intake. The 9C1 and 9C3 also had the option of having the spoiler seen on the LT and LTZ until being replaced by the spoiler that is on the SS in 2009. The 283 was also enlarged to 327-cubic-inch (5.4L), offered in two versions, one with 250bhp (186kW) and one with 300bhp (224kW). The new center console housed a rally-type electric clock, and full instrumentation now included a vacuum gauge. The 1970 Impala was one of three remaining Chevrolet convertibles, with only 9,562 were built. While Supernatural films in Vancouver, the Impala is used for long-distance driving and has put on some serious mileage to be a potent car. Impalas again featured premium interior appointments, plusher seats could be done by the dealerships on customer request. 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. The L72 425 horse power engine was available in all B-Bodies. 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. 1972 saw the last Impala convertible; it sold 6,456 units, placing fourth with just under 9 percent of the market, right behind the Corvette's 6,508 units sold, ahead of the Mustang's 6,401 units sold. This 1969 Chevrolet Impala SS 427 Convertible is one of only 2,455 Super Sports assembled for the entire 1969 model year, over all three body styles. 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). That includes a fantastic stock 6.5L 502-cubic-inch big-block V8. Many big 68-78 Fords were derbied in the 70s/80s. [98][99] The final Chevrolet Impala was built at the Detroit/Hamtramck assembly plant on February 27, 2020. Another difference was that the block casting for the Impala LT1 had two-bolt main bearing caps while the casting used for the Corvette LT1 had four-bolt main bearing caps. Throughout the early 1960s, Chevrolet's basic body designs became increasingly subtle, while the bright trim that was part of the Impala package added more than a touch of luxury to the look. 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. [10] When the 10th generation of the Impala was introduced for the 2014 model year the 9th generation was rebadged as the Impala Limited and sold only to fleet customers through 2016. Wireless charging for devices, front and rear splash guards, as well as lane change alert were added. For $200, an Impala four-door Sport Sedan could be transformed into an Impala Caprice establishing a name destined for decades of life. It also came with the option for a rear vinyl bench seat as well as front cloth bucket or bench seats, both cloth front and rear seats, or vinyl front and rear seats. [96], GM later reversed course and made plans to idle the Detroit-Hamtramck and Oshawa assembly facilities and retire the Impala nameplate. [81], In 2014, the Impala saw its share of the full-size sedan market increase to 14.7 percent, up from 6.9 percent in 2013. The ninth generation Impala featured a wood trim center console with chrome accents on all major control buttons. The option would prove so popular that the Caprice would become its own series in 1966. Clearly, the marketing worked; according to The New York Times, sales of the 1965 Impala and Super Sport models in that year totaled 1,074,925 units, a record yet to be eclipsed. 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 1975 Impala used a 1974 carried-over Caprice front end, with a grille insert and emblem change. Those that did got a new 250 CID engine, replacing the 230 CID motor used as the base the year before. Sedans used carryover body shells from previous years. big-block V-8. A new radio was optional.[19]. The eAssist versions went on sale in the fourth quarter of 2013. A contoured hooded instrument panel held deep-set gauges. A coil spring suspension replaced the previous year's rear leaf springs, and an air ride system was optional. Oldsmobile's 350-cubic-inch (5.7L) V8 diesel engine also was available. [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. Today's Impala, introduced as a 2014 model, was a substantial upgrade from the previous generation. A tire-pressure-monitoring system, cruise control and a CD player were standard on all models, and a factory spoiler was an available option. 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. The package also included upgraded tires on station wagon wheels, springs, shocks and special sintered metallic brake linings. Bodystyles were extensive, including a sedan and hardtop sedan, Formal Top coupe, hardtop coupe . Super Sport (SS) models featured that panel in a special engine-turned aluminum, which was also used to fill the side moldings, making the SS more distinctive in appearance. - 56600 units model year 1965 - Chevrolet (USA) Impalas, V-8 - 746800 units model year 1965 - Chevrolet (USA) Impalas, total, excluding Station Wagon - 803400 units The 1965 Chevy Impala was the best-selling series, with 803,400 sales and the Super Sport series accounted for another 243,100 units. 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. They used a version of the 1965 Impala dash panel without provision for a radio and installed in a dashboard moulding made of fibreglass, not metal until 1969. SS or Super Sport did not necessarily mean big power. [97] After originally intending to end production in June 2019, GM decided to keep the Impala in production, with the extension of the assembly plants' idling to 2020. The Sport Sedan featured a new, creased roof line. Optional engines included a 275-horsepower 327-cubic-inch Turbo Fire V-8, the 396-cubic-inch Turbo-Jet V-8 rated at 325 horsepower, or two new 427-cubic-inch Turbo Jet V8s of 390 horsepower with 10.5 to 1 compression ratio and hydraulic lifters or the high performance version rated at 425 horsepower with 11 to 1 compression ratio and solid lifters. For the 2012 model year, the exterior received a slight refresh and 4 trims: a standard Impala, LS, LT, and LTZ. 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. [59] With the use of the 5.3L LS4 V8, the Impala SS is capable of a 5.6 second 060mph (097km/h) time and a quarter-mile time of 14.2 seconds traveling at 101mph (163km/h). After the boom in sales of the 1965 Impala (239,500), the Chevrole t Impala for 1966 saw a surprising drop in sales (more than 50-percent to just 119,314). The 1972 model has a grille which extended below the bumper. Instead, the Police Sedan used the original center caps or the older style wheel covers which were carried over from the 8th generation model. This Video was created to show all the colors that the 1965 full size Chevrolet cars were offered in. The transmission was the 4L60E, which was an electronically controlled version of the previously hydraulically controlled 4L60. The. The system was not advertised in a big way and many of the cars were used for crash testing by both GM and the Federal government. One should question of the 2,455 Super Sports how many convertibles were made and how many are surviving today. 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. The 1965 Impala was the first Impala to receive the new 396 cubic-inch engine, which was introduced on February 15, 1965. In 2007, Active Fuel Management became an option across the board for the Impala. It also came with a Holly 650 carb. 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. LTZ (Premier) Adds To LT: 3.6L VVT V6 gasoline engine with FlexFuel capabilities, nineteen-inch (19") aluminum-alloy wheels, keyless access with push-button start, luxury leather-trimmed seating surfaces, dual heated front and rear seats, heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, exterior LED Daytime Running Lamps (DRL's), rearview backup camera system, chrome-accented color-keyed exterior door handles with touch sensors, and chrome side mirrors. It, as well as the other downsized B-body sedans, went on sale in late September 1976. Powerglide remained optionally available for six-cylinder cars until the 1973 models. 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. 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. No. Additionally, curved window glass, and new hood and a brand new front end help further distinguish the model from those that came before it. As with previous years, Impalas featured more chrome trim inside and out, with pleated tufted upholstery and door panels plus simulated walnut trim on the lower instrument panel. A total of only 2828 409 engines were produced and installed in 1965 full size Chevys, making this car a member of a very special group of Chevrolets. Bogdan Popa. The tenth generation models were shipped to dealerships across North America on March 25, 2013, and officially went on sale to the public April 1, 2013. [citation needed] GM made some minor structural enhancements to the Impala, beginning in December 2009; models produced after that received a "Good" in the IIHS frontal offset crash test. The Chevrolet Impala (fourth generation) are full-size automobiles produced by Chevrolet for the 1965 through 1970 model years. 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. [88], The 2019 model year Impala only saw minor changes. Rocker panel trim was deleted. 1976 Impalas used a previous year Caprice nose, with a new "egg crate" grille insert. The 1964 model year is a staple of lowrider culture, and it is commonly mentioned in West Coast hip hop lyrics.[26]. For the 2012 model year refresh, both the 9C1 and 9C3 replaced the fog lamps with brake cooling ducts not seen on civilian models, body colored exterior trunk trim, larger 17-inch wheels with new wheel covers, and the same LFX V6 that powers the civilian Impala paired to a six speed automatic transmission. In 2010, the aluminized interior trim was replaced with faux carbon-fiber. 253. [89], The 2020 model year Impala (its final year for the sedan) dropped the LS trim, leaving only the LT and Premier level trims. The 119-inch (3,023mm) wheelbase, inner body shell and framework were carried over from the 1965 model along with the roof lines of pillared four-door sedans and station wagons. It was only available in a few basic colors. Inside were color-keyed seat belts and floormats. The 3.9L V6 was no longer available for the LT model. Due to a shortage of the unique five-spoke aluminum wheels, only 6,303 cars were sold. LT models included fog lights and once again offered an optional Luxury Edition package. * 1965-70 Impalas were nearly as popular in HS parking lots as mid size cars. Rooflines were carried over from 1963 unchanged. In 1974, the rear bumper was redesigned with shock absorbers to meet the upgraded standards and new tail lights were added. 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. A Bose Premium Audio System was now part of the Luxury Edition package offered on LT models. 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). 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 standard engine was an I6, while the base V8 was the carryover 283cuin (4.6L), at 185hp (138kW). "Chevrolet" and "Impala" callouts on the body were all replaced by "Impala SS" badges. The 5.3L (325 cu in) V8 (with Displacement on Demand, called Active Fuel Management or AFM) produced 303hp (226kW). Until . This car featured a W-Series V8 engine derived from the 409. 10 Pages Includes Caprice Impala Bel Air Biscayne And Full Size Station Wagons Chevy 65 . The bench front seat position was modified to fit tall drivers more comfortably; shorter drivers found it less so. The Impala again was offered as a police vehicle in the ninth generation form. The car was, in essence, a high-performance version of the Caprice heavily based on the Caprice 9C1 police package. The 2015 Chevrolet Impala Bi-Fuel runs on CNG (compressed natural gas) and gasoline. 1968 also saw a new Impala model, the Custom Coupe. The SS model used the Generation IV small-block V8, the first to do so in a front-wheel-drive Chevrolet, and the first V8 in a Chevrolet sedan since the 1996 Caprice. The 2015 Chevrolet Impala Bi-Fuel has a 500-mile driving range. [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. [105] and a "Good" score for side impacts. Collector's Auto Supply specializes in restoration car parts for vintage and classic cars and trucks. In an unusual styling move, the optional Impala wheel covers for 1974 were the same as the 1970 Impalas. In addition, certain features and option packages were deleted from both models.[90]. The new combination once again pushed the Impala to a 300-horsepower rating, and continued with the Impala Limited from 2014 to 2016. A High Energy Ignition (HEI) system was officially introduced in 1975, although it was installed on some 1974 cars as a clandestine option. Another interior revision was the location of the cup holders, which were moved beneath the midsection of the vehicle's center console. The 1966 Impala SS was facelifted with a revised grille and new rectangular taillights that replaced the triple round units. The Impala Bi-Fuel was one of the five finalists for the 2015 Green Car of the Year Award during the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show,[91] but lost to the BMW i3. [7] [8] For the 1994 model year, it was available only in black with a gray interior. 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. In addition, it offered preparation for a criminal cage to be installed between the front and rear seats. Standard features now included lap belts front and rear, reverse lamps, day/night rearview mirror, and a padded dashboard. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Made with for Muscle Cars - Musclecarfacts.com Copyright 2023. Buyers could choose either vinyl bucket seats with a center console, or a Strato-Bench seat with a fold-down center armrest. 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. Right hand drive cars were manufactured in Canada for export to countries such as Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, etc., until 1969. 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. The rear spoiler was an option on base models, and could be deleted from LS models upon buyers request. The sleeker, more classic design that arrived in 1965 boosted the Impala over the 1-million-units-per-year hurdle, a record for a single car line. 2 America in successive years, for Michele Mouton (1985), Bobby Unser (1986) and Walter Rhrl (1987). The Turboglide was also discontinued,[23] leaving the Powerglide as the only automatic transmission available. From 1967 to 1969, an additional model, the SS427, was available. However, the wheel shortage was remedied for the 1995 model year and 21,434 cars were sold. The 2004 to 2005 Impala SS came equipped with the 3.8 liter (231 cu in) supercharged L67 V6 engine. It was fitted with 17-inch (430mm) brushed aluminum wheels with 255/50ZR17 all-season tires. The RSS included aggressive wheels, front/rear bumper and rocker panel extensions, a spoiler and various interior upgrades. The L72 engine was not available in 1967, but the L36 Turbo-Jet V8 was optional. The RPO L36 was rated at 385hp (287kW), the L72 at 425hp (317kW). The ignition switch was moved from the instrument panel to the steering column, and when the key was removed, the steering wheel and shift lever were locked. 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. [108] Subsequently, in late September, a new lawsuit, disputing the GM response, was initiated by three of the estimated 400,000 Impala owners. The Caprice name was introduced for the first time as an upgrade package for the Impala Sport Sedan. No other examples are known as of this time. The station wagon was renamed the Kingswood - reverting to a pre-1962 Chevrolet practice of using different nameplates on wagons than other models. [58] Police Sedans utilized the SS radiator and cooling system as an upgrade from the standard 3.9L engine (used in the Impala LTZ). 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). Sport Coupe models featured a "bubbleback" roof line style for 1961, and a unique model, the 2-door pillared sedan, was available for 1961 only. Here you will find monthly and yearly Canadian and U.S. sales figures for the Chevrolet Impala. The Impalas included crossed-flag insignias above the side moldings, as well as bright rocker moldings and dummy rear-fender scoops. Only 142 1961 Impala Super Sports came from the factory with the 409. Catalytic converters were also introduced, as were several new options, including an Econominder gauge package (which also included a coolant temperature gauge), intermittent wipers, and a divided 50/50 bench seat with passenger-side recliner (with a choice of sport cloth or vinyl trim). For 1958 GM was promoting their 50th year of production, and introduced anniversary models for each brand; Cadillac, Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Chevrolet. The LS trim, previously available only with the four-cylinder engine, became available with the V6 engine in addition to the four-cylinder engine. Ventless front windows were used on all models. This followed the NHTSA receiving a complaint from a driver who experienced "inappropriate activation of the emergency braking system", adding it "alleges that the driver assist system inappropriately activated emergency braking bringing the vehicle to a complete stop under what the driver considered to be full braking force". For more about the Chevrolet Impala, browse our . The Impala was also used in the NASCAR Pinty's Series. No longer a separate series, the Super Sport was a mere $179 option package (Regular Production Option Z03) for the two Impala coupes and the convertible. Topping the list was the big 427, rated at 385 or 425 horsepower. The right-hand drive dashboard was a mirror image of the 1959 Chevrolet panel and shared with equivalent right-hand drive Pontiac models. The fourth generation of Impala models, released in 1964, sold more than one million models to U.S. customers. The Chevy Impala has been around since the late '50s, and it's still a popular car with a dedicated fanbase. LT Adds to LS: Eighteen-inch (18") aluminum-alloy wheels, eight-inch (8.0") Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system, security system, remote vehicle start, premium cloth seating surfaces with leatherette trim, dual power-adjustable front bucket seats, color-keyed side mirrors, and wood interior trim. A three-speed manual transmission remained standard at the beginning of the year, but in the spring of 1971 all V8-equipped full-size GM cars got Turbo Hydra-Matic as standard equipment. Eventually, the concept car's engine was replaced with a detuned 5.7-liter (350cuin) LT1 V8 engine derived from the fourth generation Corvette. Police vehicles were upgraded to correct this defect and law enforcement agencies were compensated for expenses incurred for tire replacement, but civilian vehicles were not recalled. [22] along with the small-block 283 fitted with a two barrel carburetor. I have been looking in the midwest for years and have not found a twin. 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 . In 1969, the Impala SS was available only as the Z24 (SS427), coming exclusively with a 427cuin (7.0L) V8 of 335hp (250kW; 340PS), 390hp (291kW; 395PS), or 425hp (317kW; 431PS). High Perf." In 1959, GM sold more than 440,000; by 1965 it sold more than 1 million. 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. Clare MacKichan's design team, along with designers from Pontiac, started to establish basic packaging and dimensions for their shared 1958 General Motors "A" body in June. A ceremony was held at the plant on December 13, 1996, as the last Impala SS was produced.[3]. During the Third Quarter of 2018 three new colors, Nightfall Gray Metallic, Cajun Red Tintcoat, and Graphite Metallic, were introduced. The 1971 redesigned B-body would be the largest car ever offered by Chevrolet. Thorax side-impact air bags were standard. The aluminum body parts were fabricated in Flint, Michigan at the facility now known as GM Flint Metal Center. [24] SS models continued to feature the engine-turned aluminum trim. Chevrolet sold around 710,900 examples of their Impala in 1968, making it their most popular and top-selling full-size vehicle. Sport coupe models of the car received the newly fashionable semi-fastback roofline, and the instrument panel was completely redesigned as well. As it stands, you'll regularly still find the early '60s Impala SS with an original 409 in it. 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. Inside, the car came with a central console with cup holders (1994 and 1995 models) and a storage compartment, leather seats embroidered with the Impala SS logo, and a standard leather-wrapped steering wheel. Six-passenger seating was only available as an option on the LS and LT models. And more chrome trim outside, including a full-width aluminum-and-chrome panel to house the triple-unit taillight assembly. Referenced as Regular Production Option Z18, the Caprice option group included a black-out grille, vinyl top with Fleur de lis emblems, unique wheel covers, and narrow sill moldings. 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. For the second year in a row, the Impala SS was its own distinct model rather than an optional upgrade package. A Midnight appearance package was added as an upgrade for the LT and LTZ level trims, which included unique black-pocket wheels and gloss black badges in addition to the standard black paint. The same pattern was followed in the interiors, where the best materials and equipment Chevrolet had to offer were displayed. Available engines were a 3.5L V6 (LS or LT) or a 3.9L V6 (LTZ only). A 283cuin (4,640cc) engine was the standard V8, with ratings of 185hp (138kW), 230hp (170kW), and 250hp (190kW) with optional Rochester Ramjet fuel injection. It offered alloy wheels, and optional front heated seats. in 66 the 375HP 396 and the 425HP 427 got a new solid lifter cam with more lift than the 65 solid cam. The Impala SS was fitted with a standard 3.08 gear. 1 among Affordable Large Cars in U.S. News & World Report's rankings. The Impala", Image of 50th Anniversary promotional photo, "1958 Chevrolet Engineering Features-073", https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1Hkvhklkv8, "What Changes Were Made In The Chevy 235 Engine? A high-rise, two-piece aluminum intake manifold and dual Carter AFB carburetors fed a 13.5:1 compression ratio to produce 430 horsepower (320kW) and 575lbft (780Nm) of torque. By 1965, the year of this Ford full-size hardtop, you could get a number of intermediate-size Fords including Fairlane Thunderbolts in 1964, with Cobra Jet Mustangs just around the corner for 1968. The L72 was only available with a manual transmission. Ban or no ban, the Impala SS 409 hardtop ($2,947) or convertible ($3,196) was still a big, fast car for the time. *** This manufacturer is now publishing only quarterly numbers for this market. The Impala emblems on rear sail panels as well as the rear decklid badge on LS models were deleted. You don't see many of them, but I know they are out there. Class and character exemplify the definition of Baby. In keeping with their huge size, these new "B" body Chevrolets were close to Cadillac in luxury features, styling, and ride. Eventually the TH 350 became the guts for the 700R4. Impala sales, as expected, ranked far above other big Chevrolets with 612,800 Impalas built (6,500 six-cylinder and 606,300 V-8s) compared to 92,000 Caprices, 75,800 Bel Airs and 35,400 Biscaynes, plus another 162,000 station wagons for all series.[8]. Suspension and chassis design was modified for better roadability. Interiors held a two-spoke steering wheel and color-keyed door panels with brushed aluminum trim. [7], The 1970 Impala got a minor facelift featuring a more conventional bumper under the grill replacing the wrap-around unit used in 1969 and new triple vertical taillights. Based on the LT, it added a FE3 Sport Suspension (replacing the FE1 Touring Suspension), four-wheel ABS, eighteen-inch SS-style alloy wheels (replacing the 16-inch wheels), rear SS style spoiler, "50th Anniversary" Impala badges on the C-pillars, two-tone, leather-trimmed seats with "50th" logos embroidered on the front headrests, eight-way power-adjustable driver seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel with accent-color threading including audio controls, ebony carpet, ebony floor mats with accent threading, "50th" Anniversary emblems on the sill plates and a choice of two premium exterior colors: Black Granite Metallic and Red Jewel Tintcoat. Other later-built cars had the 396cuin (6.5L) as the big-block option. 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). A new 3.9L V6 with Active Fuel Management was available. Tweaks to the suspension and frame gave better roadability, according to Chevrolet general manager John Z. DeLorean. Out of an eligible 1,342,414 cars there were 55,454 L35/396 cars built in production. Totally redesigned in 1965, the Impala set an all-time industry annual sales record of more than 1 million units in the U.S.; which has never been bettered. One ACRS-equipped Impala was preserved and remains a witness to the ability of an American automaker to design life saving safety systems into cars without a government mandate. The curves were the most pronounced with the 19671968 models. [46] Based on the Lumina's W-body platform, it was built at Oshawa Car Assembly in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. Fiberglass-belted tires on 15-inch (380mm) wheels were made standard equipment along with a larger standard 250hp (186kW) 350 cubic-inch Turbo Fire V8, on most models (the 250 cubic-inch six-cylinder engine was now only offered on the 1970 Impala four-door sedan as well that year's lower-line Biscayne and Bel Air four-door sedans).