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Tuesday, January 06, 2009
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History of the Impala - The 1990's
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Much to the delight of Impala enthusiasts, Chevrolet introduced the Impala SS as a high-performance, uplevel Caprice model in 1994. It was the first four-door to wear the "SS" designation, and the first Impala SS in 25 years.
The '94 production Impala SS was based on a '92 show car of the same name which had gained the praise of media and auto enthusiasts alike. It captured the carefree, sporty spirit of the Impala name, with unique C-pillars reminiscent of earlier Impalas. It had an aggressive monochromatic black exterior, "retro" Impala logos and 17-inch five-spoke aluminum wheels.
Like Impalas before it, the SS offered excellent handling, thanks to a lowered sport suspension with DeCarbon gas-pressurized shocks and four-wheel disc brakes.
1996 was the final year for the Impala SS. Since its brief run, '94 to '96 SS models have taken on a "collectible" quality. But at its heart, Impala SS once again followed the same "magic formula" that Impalas had perfected over decades of popular success.
Impala Rides Into the Future
During its long ride, touching five decades of tumultuous change in the automotive industry and in society as a whole, Impala evolved with the times.
It's only fitting that the Impala should adapt again to meet the unique customer demands of the 21st century. The 2000 Impala recreates the same magic formula that brought success to generations of Impalas before it: A good-looking car, with more performance, amenities and value than you might expect, at a Chevrolet price.
Stay tuned. And see the reverse side of this roadmap for a hint at where we're going with the new Chevrolet Impala for the year 2000.
Introduction |
1950's |
1960's |
1970's |
1980's |
1990's |
2000 |
Production Figures |
Insignias
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