Chevy Impala 2004 Redesign - READ ONLY

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#21 of 233 Anyone Seen The SS Yet? by petra02 Aug 15, 2002 (7:58 am)
On AutoWeek and on TheCarConnection, there's pictures of an upcoming Chevrolet Concept called, for now, the "SS". Does this point the direction for the Impala [in the long term, not 2004], or is it meant to raise awareness for GM's performance tuners? Or it could, as some people have hoped, be a hint for a Camaro in the future. Comments?
#22 of 233 by ehaase Aug 28, 2002 (8:14 am)
Impala won't be redesigned until 2006 and will remain on an improved version of its current W body platform. It will probably use GM's new High Feature 230 hp OHV V6. Perhaps by the end of the decade Impala will move to a RWD platform, possibly an improved version of GM's V body platform (Holden, Catera, etc.), but this is nothing more than hopeful thoughts.
#23 of 233 to havan3 re Impala redesign by craigindc Sep 08, 2002 (5:25 pm)
agree with you completely re your wish list. However, how much redesing do you want on those tail lamps? Only thing wrong is the red plastic panel. Doesn't work on anything except the red and black Impalas. Have you seen the body-colored panels on the new "Sport Appearance" Impalas? They look great and it remains true to the Impala (Corvette inspired) heritage.
#24 of 233 Take the Aurora Engine by dmauly2k Oct 15, 2002 (4:26 pm)
Why not take the 4.0L V-8 from the soon to be discontinued Oldsmobile Aurora and drop it in the Impala to make the Impala SS. The Aurora is the only car in GM's lineup to use that engine, and it is going to go to waste when Oldsmobile closes its doors. Please GM, do something right for once and listen to the people who know about cars.
#25 of 233 by magnetophone Oct 17, 2002 (8:16 am)
People who "know about cars" don't shoehorn a V8 into a front wheel drive platform that isn't very solid or secure to begin with.
#26 of 233 by johnclineii Oct 17, 2002 (8:29 am)
And just what is this front wheel drive platform that you imply isn't very solid or secure to begin with? I am CERTAIN General Motors would disagree with you. This platform is used for police and taxi service. It is hardly NOT solid and secure...
#27 of 233 by dmauly2k Oct 17, 2002 (11:01 am)
First of all, the Olsmobile Aurora IS a front-wheel drive car,as is the Impala, so there wouldn't be a problem modifiying the engine and placing in there. Second of all, the Impala happens to be one of the best sedans GM has in its line-up right now; the body and suspension happen to be very capable of handling a V-8.
#28 of 233 by magnetophone Oct 17, 2002 (12:09 pm)
I don't see many Impala taxis or police cars in Texas - they're all Ford Crown Victorias. While I am not claiming that Crown Vics are golden, the Impala is an old, cushy design and while it sells well, is not in my opinion deserving of a V-8. A front wheel drive V-8 goes against any reasonable sense of driving pleasure, STS and DTS included. nearly any car is "capable" of handling a V8. It's a shame GM always puts its good engines on platforms that can't cope.
#29 of 233 I think i am going to cry now... by dgonzalez13 Oct 17, 2002 (12:34 pm)
If my Imp is not worthy of a larger engine, i just may take it out to a field and shoot it. I am crying on the inside as i laugh at some of these posts on the outside. For now, I drive my Imp with a smile till the day I get my V-8 powered Super Impala. I love the car and am happy with the v6 in it already. A v8 would just be icing on the cake, and if i had the money i would go back for seconds and thirds of this fun car.
#30 of 233 by magnetophone Oct 17, 2002 (1:50 pm)
Well, people's opinions on what constitutes a proper platform varies, plain and simple.