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The Chevrolet Impala 50th Anniversary Edition for 2008: Improving on 2007

Chevrolet has been blessed with many award-winning designs, including the Chevrolet Impala of 2008. There are five trim levels to the Impala, including 50th Anniversary Edition, LS, LT, LTZ, and SS. The 50th Anniversary Edition version is one of the more popular options. Like in 2007 the popular 3.5 liter has made this a popular choice for sedan buyers around the world.

Engine Performance

The Impala 50th Anniversary Edition is equipped with a General Motors 3.5 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Impala has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Impala 50th Anniversary Edition Statistics

The dimensions of the Impala 50th Anniversary Edition are 72.90 inches wide by 200.40 inches long. It sits a comfortable 58.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 110.50 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $21,650 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $20,459. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel is handled for the Impala is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 17.00 gallons.

The Impala 50th Anniversary Edition received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and twenty nine when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Impala 50th Anniversary Edition sold well in 2008. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Impala.