The
new Chevrolet Impala has two engine configuration available, and two trims. The
Chevy Impala sedan and LS with an optional Sport Package. Under the hood of the
Impala you'll find a 3400 V6 engine with sequential fuel injection which
generates 180 hp at 5200 rpm and 205 lb.-ft. of torque at 4000 rpm. The EPA
estimated MPG on the 2004 2005 models is 32 highway. Also available is the
200-hp 3800 V6 engine with flat torque curve.
2004
2005 Chevrolet Impala's engine cradle is made of extruded aluminum making it
lighter and stiffer than conventional steel cradles. Chevy's all speed
electronic traction control helps keep traction by reducing wheel spin on
slippery road surfaces by reducing engine power and modulating the brakes. The
standard 3400 V6 on the Chevrolet Impala Sedan has an EPA estimated MPG of 21
city, 32 highway. The Chevy 3800 Series II V6 gets an EPA estimated MPG of 19
city, 29 highway. The refined 3800 V6 in the 2004 2005 Chevrolet Impala LS puts
out 200 hp at 5200 rpm and 225 lb. ft of torque at 4000 rpm. Delivering smooth
operation and power across a broad torque band for acceleration with power the
efficient 3400 V6 in Impala Sedan features 180 hp 5200 rpm and 205 lb. ft of
torque at 4000 and its EPA estimated MPG of 32 highway.
Standard on every 2004
2005 Chevrolet Impala's wheels are a 16-inch, and the Chevy Impala LS has
P225/60R-16 touring tires and five-spoke sport cast aluminum wheels. The new
Chevy Impala Sedan features P225/60R-16 all-season tires and steel wheels with
bolt on full wheel covers. For this year and next (2004 2005) optional is the
electrically operated sunroof, optional on both Impala and Impala LS, easy
operation of the sunroof by the use of a button, sunroof tilts up or slides
back. The tinted panel slides above the roof and includes a sunshade. Also, fog
lamps are standard on the Chevrolet Impala LS.
The 2004 2005 Chevrolet
Impala LS with the optional Sport Appearance Package offers a 200-hp 3800 V6
engine, fully independent sport touring suspension, 16-inch diamond cut High
Sport aluminum wheels, chromed stainless steel exhaust tip, racetrack inspired
strut tower brace, four-wheel antilock disc brakes with brake cooling ducts,
sport bucket seats with leather seating surfaces and a graphite instrument
panel and side-door trim appointments.