The new Chevrolet
Impala has two engine configuration available, and two trims.
The Chevy Impala sedan and LS with an optional Sport Package.
Under the hood of the Impala you'll find a 3400 V6 engine with
sequential fuel injection which generates 180 hp at 5200 rpm and
205 lb.-ft. of torque at 4000 rpm. The EPA estimated MPG on the
2008 models is 32 highway. Also available is the 200-hp
3800 V6 engine with flat torque curve.
2008 Chevroelt Impala's engine cradle is made of extruded
aluminum making it lighter and stiffer than conventional steel
cradles. Chevy's all speed electronic traction control helps keep
traction by reducing wheel spin on slippery road surfaces by reducing
engine power and modulating the brakes. The standard 3400 V6 on
the Chevrolet Impala Sedan has an EPA estimated MPG of 21 city,
32 highway. The Chevy 3800 Series II V6 gets an EPA estimated
MPG of 19 city, 29 highway. The refined 3800 V6 in the 2008 Chevrolet Impala LS puts out 200 hp at 5200 rpm and 225 lb.
ft of torque at 4000 rpm. Delivering smooth operation and power
across a broad torque band for acceleration with power the efficient
3400 V6 in Impala Sedan features 180 hp 5200 rpm and 205 lb. ft
of torque at 4000 and its EPA estimated MPG of 32 highway.
Standard
on every 2008 Chevrolet Impala's wheels are a 16-inch,
and the Chevy Impala LS has P225/60R-16 touring tires and five-spoke
sport cast aluminum wheels. The new Chevy Impala Sedan features
P225/60R-16 all-season tires and steel wheels with bolt on full
wheel covers. For this year and next (2008 ) optional
is the electrically operated sunroof, optional on both Impala
and Impala LS, easy operation of the sunroof by the use of a button,
sunroof tilts up or slides back. The tinted panel slides above
the roof and includes a sunshade. Also, foglamps are standard
on the Chevrolet Impala LS.
The
2008 Chevrolet Impala LS with the optional Sport Appearance
Package offers a 200-hp 3800 V6 engine, fully independent sport
touring suspension, 16-inch diamond cut High Sport aluminum wheels,
chromed stainless steel exhaust tip, racetrack inspired strut
tower brace, fourwheel antilock disc brakes with brake cooling
ducts, sport bucket seats with leather seating surfaces and a
graphite instrument panel and side-door trim appointments.
