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Considered to be ‘the best selling full-size car in the U.S.,' in 1960 the Chevy Impala was designed and built by the Chevrolet division of General Motors.

Originating as a sports coupe, the Impala began as a dreamcar for the 1956 General Motors Motorama.
The name Impala originated from a southern African antelope known for its speed and prowess. Introduced in 1958, the Impala was developed by chief engineer automotive executive for General Motors, Edward Cole.
Michigan born, Cole was the son of a dairy farmer whose lifelong aspiration was to become an automotive engineer. Beginning as a lab assistant for the General Motors Institute, Cole worked in engineering before gaining recognition and becoming promoted to chief engineer in 1952. Cole eventually became president of Chevrolet in 1967.

Introduced with a trim package, the new sporty model was unique with its six taillights. Eventually becoming the ‘best selling car in the Chevrolet product line', in 1959 it became a separate model in both two and four-door versions. Within the second year of production, production reached 473,000 units.

Continuing for a decade as the best-selling automobile in the U.S. Impala broke the record for sales with over 13 million units sold. The Impala held this record until 1977 setting an ‘all-time industry annual sales record of more than 1 million units.'

Introducing the largest impala, the 1971 redesign set the standard that has yet to be topped remaining Chevrolet's top-selling model until the late 1970's.

The design of the Impala SS (Super Sport) became the model often credited for the beginning of the muscle car era.

During the 1973 energy crisis that rocketed the nation, the impact of high rising gas prices put a damper on the industry. Impala sales plummeted and the redesign of the Impala to meet changing demands. Minimized in length, becoming more narrow and taller in stature, the new Impala showcased ‘the new image of the full-size American car – smaller, lighter, more efficient.'

Over the decades, the Impala has continued to remain an American trademark, enhanced by its ability to evolve with the times.

Introduced during the Los Angeles Auto Show in 2005, the 2006 Impala came complete with a base engine, a 3.5 L V6 that produced 211 hp. A completely revised interior, the 06 Impala was selected by Fleet car of the Year by both Automotive Fleet and Business magazines.

Elizabeth Johnson

2005 Chevrolet Impala
Year	2005
Make	Chevrolet
Model	Impala
Engine Location	Front
Drive Type	Front Wheel
Production Years for Series	2000 - 2005
Price	$22,220.00
Weight	3465 lbs \| 1571.7 kg

Engine [Optional Engines]
Engine Configuration	V
Cylinders	6
Aspiration/Induction	Normal
Displacement	207.00 CU IN. \| 3392.7 cc. \| 3.4 L.
Valves	12 valves. 2 valves per cylinder.
Valvetrain	OHV
Horsepower	180.00 BHP (132.5 KW) @ 5200.00 RPM
Torque	205.00 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 4000.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio	19.3 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio)
HP / Liter	52.9 BHP / Liter
Redline	6000
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
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Transmission Information
Gears	4
Transmission	Automatic
Final Drive	2.86:1

Dimensions
Cargo Volume	18.60 cu. ft.
Passenger Volume	104.501 cu. ft.
Towing Capacity	1000.001 lbs
Seating Capacity	6
Doors	4
Exterior
Length	200.001 in \| 5080 mm.
Width	73.001 in \| 1854.2 mm.
Height	57.301 in \| 1455.4 mm.
Wheelbase	110.501 in \| 2806.7 mm.
Front Track	62.001 in \| 1574.8 mm.
Rear Track	62.001 in \| 1574.8 mm.
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