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. [33] Production of the downsized model increased substantially over 1976, and the Impala regained the number one US sales position. The tailfins of the 1957 were replaced by deeply sculptured rear fenders. The new rear bumper housed triple "horseshoe" shaped taillights. Another change from 1994 was the placement of the side mirrors from pods attached to the door to a larger format attached to the 'A' pillar. A three-speed manual transmission with column shift was standard equipment as in previous years but the floor-mounted four-speed manual with Hurst shifter was dropped from the option list for 1970 as were the Strato bucket seats and center console previously offered on coupes. 1959 was the first year when Chevrolet Impala landed as a stand-alone series after being offered as a top-of-the-line version of the Bel Air hardtops and convertibles. "Astro Ventilation" was an option for the Custom Coupe that included fresh-air vents, the same units that were used for the optional air conditioning, sans the center upper vent. The formal Custom Coupe, previously a Caprice exclusive, became available as an Impala. Thorax side-impact air bags were standard. 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. 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. The SS trim line was discontinued after 2009, leaving the LTZ as the top-of-the-line model for 2010. Today's Impala, introduced as a 2014 model, was a substantial upgrade from the previous generation. The 2006 to present Impala is given a lesser overall "Acceptable" score for front impact collisions. Because these fleets typically sell off their cars after two to three years of use, many of the Impalas that were built without side-curtain airbags became privately owned cars. Ventless front windows were used on all models. [22] along with the small-block 283 fitted with a two barrel carburetor. Sport Coupe models now featured the "convertible roof" styling, shared with other GM "B" full-size hardtop coupe, which proved popular. 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. [14] The 1958 model year was the first with dual headlamps. Among the most notable was mentioned in the above quote from Chevys sales literature that announced the introduction of the new 396 CID V8. The 1967 Impala SS was less decorated than other Impalas; Super Sports had black grille accents and black-accented body-side and rear fender moldings. The 1965 Chevy Impala was the best-selling series, with 803,400 sales and the Super Sport series accounted for another 243,100 units. No other examples are known as of this time. The four-speed automatic transmission is also deleted in favor of a six-speed automatic. The jet black interior was added to the LT convenience package, while the accessory level wheel locks became standard on all trims. Interiors held a two-spoke steering wheel and color-keyed door panels with brushed aluminum trim. Monthly figures may be averages. In 1964, the Impala SS earned its own model designation, and by 1965 production numbers ballooned to 243,114 Impala SS's built. 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. 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. Two new exterior colors were available: Summit White and Cyber Gray Metallic, and four exterior colors were deleted. 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). The 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Impala helped Chevrolet regain the number-one production spot in this recession year. The primary difference between the LT1 in the Impala and the LT1 that was in the Corvette and Camaro was that the Impala engine was fitted with cast-iron cylinder heads instead of aluminum ones, and a camshaft that was designed more for low-end torque than high-end horsepower. I did find one on the net, but only one. For fleet buyers, Chevrolet offered a lower priced Impala "S" model that deleted some of the standard model's luxury features, such as radial tires, sound insulation and trunk light. 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). A Luxury Edition package, last seen on the 2011 model, returned as an option on the LT and featured perforated leather seating surfaces, dual front heated bucket seats with driver's side 8-way and passenger's side 6-way power adjusters, inside rearview auto-dimming mirror, Universal Home Remote, outside heated power adjustable mirrors, Bose 8-speaker premium sound system, six-disc in-dash CD changer that played MP3 and WMA files, with Radio Data System, Sirius-XM satellite radio, as well as an auxiliary input. 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). Like the 1968s, the Z24 could be ordered on the Impala convertible, Sport Coupe, or Custom Coupe. A high-performance big block V8 was still available in the form of the Turbo-Jet 454, which produced 365hp (272kW) in 1971, but power decreased as the years went along. 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. 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. It was rarely ordered. Sport coupe models of the car received the newly fashionable semi-fastback roofline, and the instrument panel was completely redesigned as well. The Active Fuel Management feature remained on the 5.3L V8 with a 17-gallon gas tank[66] for the SS model, but was no longer available on 3.9L V6 for the LT and LTZ models. 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. There were 57 produced. So was the fascination with large sporty cars, prompting abandonment of the Impala Super Sport. The new Caprice Custom Sedan package could be added to the Sport Sedan for an additional cost of around $200. Upon the demise of the Impala name, the base model full-size Chevrolet was rebranded Caprice starting in 1986, with the upper models being called the Caprice Classic and Caprice Classic Brougham. Available engines were a 3.5L V6 (LS or LT) or a 3.9L V6 (LTZ only). big-block V-8. 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. The 1966 Impala was a mild restyle of the 1965, featuring a new instrument panel, grille, wheel covers (except for SS models), and rectangular taillights that wrapped around to the side of the quarter panels. [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]. The taillights were a large "teardrop" design at each side, and two slim-wide, nonfunctional front air intake scoops were added just above the grille. A High Energy Ignition (HEI) system was officially introduced in 1975, although it was installed on some 1974 cars as a clandestine option. 497. One thousand 1973 Impalas were built with an "Air Cushion Restraint System" (ACRS) that used an Oldmobile instrument panel and unique steering wheel that contained both a driver and front passenger air bag. The Impala was available in two trim levels from 2000 to 2003. #1 I think we all know that there were not very many 65 impalas made with the 409 due to the 409 being only available in the early to mid year cars before it was no longer available ultimately being replaced by the 396ci big block motor being introduced in 1965. The Impala name returned for the Kingswood station wagon. 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 part of a GM economy move the 1959 Chevrolet Impala was redesigned to share bodyshells with lower-end Buicks Oldsmobiles, and Pontiacs. The standard perimeter-type frame was abandoned, replaced by a unit with rails laid out in the form of an elongated "X". This would prove a good idea as sales of the SS would also reach all-time highs. The RPO L36 was rated at 385hp (287kW), the L72 at 425hp (317kW). 1966 CORVAIR CORSA 1966 It should also have " Spec. The 9C1 and 9C3 police models had the standard wood grain for the 2006 model year until 2007 where it was replaced by aluminized interior trim. ), On April 22, 2014, the NHTSA opened an investigation into 60,000 2014 Chevrolet Impala models over concerns relating to the sedan's emergency braking system. That's actually bigger than the show's described 275-hp V8. 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. Furthermore, the heavy-duty steel wheels were not redesigned. Powerglide remained optionally available for six-cylinder cars until the 1973 models. The rooflines of the Impala coupes were also revised. During the Third Quarter of 2018 three new colors, Nightfall Gray Metallic, Cajun Red Tintcoat, and Graphite Metallic, were introduced. Caprices received tufted upholstery, wood grained accents on the dashboard and specialty pulls on the insides of the doors. The 2-door hardtop model (dubbed the "Sport Coupe") was discontinued after 1975, leaving redesigned Custom Coupe, with its wide "B" pillar and fixed rear window, the only 2-door Impala available in 1976. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The hardtop Sport Coupe continued to be offered; it was a smoothly sloped semi-fastback reminiscent of the 1961 "bubbletop" styling. 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. Most Chevrolets got hidden windshield wipers. Other later-built cars had the 396cuin (6.5L) as the big-block option. The two-speed Powerglide automatic was the only shiftless transmission offered with the 250 6 and 283 V-8, but the three-speed Turbo Hydramatic was now available with the 327 V-8 along with the big-block 396 and 427 V-8s. [63][78] All trim levels are equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission with sport and manual shifting modes. "Super Sport" scripts replaced the "Impala" fender badges. 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. This was the final year for the Impala SS until 1994. The 2011 Impala had the same wheels as the 20122013 Impala, but the 2011 Impala was the last model year where the chrome trim on the trunk lid appeared. [7] [8] The generation-7 OnStar system with turn-by-turn navigation was included when the available directions and connections service was selected. From 1964 through 1967, the Super Sport was a separate model, with its own VIN prefix (for example in 1965-67 cars, 164 was the prefix for a regular Impala with a V8 engine, 166 or 168 were used in 1966-68 for a V8-equipped Impala SS). Right Hand Drive cars were manufactured in Canada for export to some countries such as Australia, UK, etc., until 1969. All body style codes in 1964 were four digits, which were changed to five for the 1965 model year. The transmission offered for the first time with the bbc 396 cid engine was the Turbo Hydromatic 400. And more chrome trim outside, including a full-width aluminum-and-chrome panel to house the triple-unit taillight assembly. The two-speed Powerglide was exclusively offered with the six-cylinder engine as well as the 283 and 327-cubic-inch Turbo Fire V8s. [57] The new Impala featured new taillights, different from the four-circle style of the previous generation. Engine choices included the inline six-cylinder as well as the famous Chevrolet small-block and big-block V8s.