Getting 26 Miles a Gallon: The Chevrolet Impala for 1995
Posted: July 8, 2009 in 1995, Chevrolet, Impala | Tags: 4-Door, Chevrolet Impala, Sedan, SS, United States marketThe restyled Impala SS is equipped with a General Motors 5.7-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 16 valves. The Chevrolet engine is paired with a General Motors 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-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 SS Statistics
The Impala is 214.10 inches long, 77.50 inches wide, and 55.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 115.90 inches. It is able to seat 6 comfortably.
There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $20,310 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
For the 1995 Impala, the fuel delivery system is a electronic SFI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 23.00 gallons.
The Impala SS received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and twenty six when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.
In Summary
The 1995 model year was unsuccessful for the Chevrolet Impala. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the SS version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..