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The Chevrolet Impala LTZ for 2008

Chevrolet Impala Engine Specs: The Impala LTZ comes outfitted with a 3.9 liter, 6-cylinder motor that uses 12 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is mated to a four-speed transaxle by General Motors. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Impala comes equipped with 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.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Impala LTZ are 72.90 inches wide by 200.40 inches long. It sits 58.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 110.50 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 100,000/60 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

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

The fuel system for the 2008 Impala is a SFI design, using FLEX fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel 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 below average for a sedan car.

Parting Shots

The 2008 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet Impala. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LTZ version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.