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#133 of 3460 by 1487 Jan 17, 2005 (10:13 am)
There is info about the new OHV engines on media.gm.com under the press release for the Impala and Monte Carlo. Look for the tab that says powertrain on your left when you get to the press release.   Since people are talking about OHV engines being winded at high RPMs I think it's worth noting that the Impala's V6 engines redline at 6400 rpm which is higher than some DOHC engines. GM's OHV V8s in the trucks redline at 6000 rpm which is higher than Ford and Toyota OHC V8s if I'm not mistaken. If there's an OHV engine out thre that doesnt have any top end power it's probably the HEMO which redlines at a meager 5400rpm. Honda/Acura are typically the ones making fours and sixes with very high redlines and tons of top end power. Most Nissan/Toyota/European products have rather tame redlines. Replies to this message: alpha01 (Jan 17, 2005 10:57 am) 1487 (Jan 22, 2005 10:09 am)
#134 of 3460 Re: [1487] by alpha01 Jan 17, 2005 (10:57 am)
Replying to: 1487 (Jan 17, 2005 10:13 am) The redline tells nothing about usable power (HP) near that mark. Just because an engine CAN rev high, doesnt mean it necessarily should if theres more noise and vibration than thrust up there.   ~alpha Replies to this message: 1487 (Jan 22, 2005 10:09 am)
#135 of 3460 2006 Police Impala by charts2 Jan 19, 2005 (7:47 am)
I would believe that the 2006 Police Impala will have the 3.9 engine package with the 240 hp engine. I don't know if the V8 will be an option for the police, cash strapped departments today would not be interested in replacing expensive 18" tires and paying 50 cents a gallon more for 91 octane gas.......it will be interesting to see what will be available to the police.....The Police Impala has not had great success in selling their smaller front wheel drive cars to the police, The Crown Vic still outsells the Impala about 5-1......... Replies to this message: jpstax1 (Jan 21, 2005 11:46 am)
#136 of 3460 Re: 2006 Police Impala [charts2] by jpstax1 Jan 21, 2005 (11:46 am)
Replying to: charts2 (Jan 19, 2005 7:47 am) I think you're right. It's getting the 3.9 motor. My son-in-law's a cop and said his department gets great deals on Crown Vics. They also looked at the SS Impala, but it was too expensive. Car dealers aren't willing to discount them, even for police departments. Besides, I read where its supercharger would eventually burn up due to the constant demands for performance that cops need. The car would also have to be equipped with cop shocks and a cop suspension. I'm beginning to sound like Elwood Blues.
#137 of 3460 Re: [alpha01] by 1487 Jan 22, 2005 (10:09 am)
Replying to: alpha01 (Jan 17, 2005 10:57 am) Most engines with high redlines have high power peaks. You can check it out for yourself. Most time the hp peak on a DOHC engine is within 500rpm of the redline, but sometimes it is even closer to that. Honda engiens are famous for having high redlines and little low end power. How many times have you read about a small engined Honda that feels dead below 3000 or 4000rpm?
#138 of 3460 Re: Pics [hvan] by dispencer1 Jan 22, 2005 (4:19 pm)
Replying to: hvan (Jan 05, 2005 11:34 am) It looks to me like some kind of a Taurus. Regardless of all the typical hype, DTS, Impala, etc are just makeovers. I doubt if the average Impala owner knows or cares whether he has a V8 or just the 3800. Replies to this message: hvan (Jan 24, 2005 4:22 pm)
#139 of 3460 Re: Pics [dispencer1] by hvan Jan 24, 2005 (4:22 pm)
Replying to: dispencer1 (Jan 22, 2005 4:19 pm) Noticed there was no rear spoiler on the SS?
#140 of 3460 Impala refresh by nosirrahg Jan 24, 2005 (6:03 pm)
FWIW - The Haynes manual for the current generation Impala (2000-2005) also covers the last generation Lumnia; in many ways the 2000 Impala was a refresh of the Lumina.
#141 of 3460 by 1487 Jan 25, 2005 (6:38 pm)
I think its a stretch to say the Impala was merely a refresh of the lumina. I think the '06 refresh is very thorough and is more than most people expected. It is just as "all new" as a camry or accord. Toyota and Honda rarely come out with new platforms, they just substantially change sheetmetal and interiors.
#142 of 3460 chevy impala by p911car Jan 29, 2005 (2:53 am)
Hi, I really like to see a new future design of a Chevy impala. Maybe this is something to look forward too when people keep asking for a new GM-car by the board of directors of general Motors.   Chris.

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