The Chevrolet Impala LT for 2008
Posted: July 11, 2009 in 2008, Chevrolet, Impala | Tags: 4-Door, Chevrolet Impala, LT, Sedan, United States market
Chevrolet Impala Engine Specs: The Impala LT comes outfitted with a 3.9 liter, 6-cylinder motor that uses 12 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is teamed up with a General Motors 4-speed transaxle. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.
The Impala uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Impala LT Statistics
The Impala is 200.40 inches long, 72.90 inches wide, and 58.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 110.50 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
A powertrain warranty is provided (100,000 miles/60 months), and a 36,000 mile, 36 month guarantee also comes with the Chevrolet Impala.
The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $21,650, with an invoice cost of $20,459. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2008 Impala is a traditional SFI, running on FLEX fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 17.00 gallons.
The 2008 Impala gets 29 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is average for a sedan car.
In Summary
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Impala LT 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.
