These are standard specifications for the 2008 Chevrolet Impala, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Automatic Hydra-Matic 4T65
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | 2-sided Galvanized steel |
| Production Years for Series : | 2006 - 2013 |
| Price : | MSRP: $21,975-29,355 Invoice: $20,765-27,740 |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L. |
| Power : | 211 HP (155.296 KW) @ 5800 RPM |
| Torque : | 214.00 @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.8:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 12 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Cast-Aluminum |
| Sequential Fuel Injection | |
| Ignition system : | Quick Sync 58X; direct |
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3900 cc | 238.0 cu in. | 3.9 L. |
| Power : | 233 HP (171.488 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque : | 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.8:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 12 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| Sequential Fuel Injection | |
| Ignition system : | Quick Sync 58X; Direct |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5300 cc | 323.4 cu in. | 5.3 L. |
| Power : | 303 HP (223.008 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque : | 323 Ft-Lbs (438 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Compression : | 10:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-Aluminum block and head |
| Ignition system : | Coil near Plug; Iridium Core Spark Plugs |
Automatic Hydra-Matic 4T65
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 2.92 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.56 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.00 |
| 4th Gear : | 0.70 |
| 5th Gear : | 2.38 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2008 Chevrolet Impala 4-DR | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | Not Tested |
| Side rear passenger : | Not Tested |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : |  |
| 2008 Chevrolet Impala 4-DR w/SAB | |
| Frontal driver : | |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | |
Recall
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 12V377000 |
| Summary | General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture. This safety recall does not include non-police Chevrolet Impala vehicles. |
| Consequence | A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower control arms, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 21, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546. |
| Notes | GM's campaign number is 12104.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20070319 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 14V355000 |
| Summary | This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. |
| Consequence | If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. |
| Remedy | GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2008 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $27,958 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $57,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $238,880 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.39 |
2008 Chevrolet Impala FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2008 Chevrolet Impala?
Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2008 Chevrolet Impala? A: The 2008 Chevrolet Impala was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2008 Chevrolet Impala cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2008 Chevrolet Impala had an MSRP of $21,975 - $$29,355 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2008 Chevrolet Impala have? A: The 2008 Chevrolet Impala had the following engine options: V 6 (3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 211 HP (155.296 KW) @ 5800 RPM and 214.00 @ 4000 RPM V 6 (3900 cc | 238.0 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 233 HP (171.488 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (5300 cc | 323.4 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 303 HP (223.008 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 323 Ft-Lbs (438 NM) @ 4000 RPM Q: What transmission did the 2008 Chevrolet Impala have? A: The 2008 Chevrolet Impala had a Automatic Hydra-Matic 4T65 gearbox.