Topic: CD Article: 1994-96 Chevrolet Impala SS

[Autos_Editor]

You may discuss our cover story of the day in this thread....
Used Vehicle Review:

"A guilty pleasure on wheels for drivers who like torque," the Chevrolet Impala SS was a Caprice Classic painted black (its first year) with an LT1 5.7 litre V8 with 260 horsepower and 330 lb.-ft. of torque, four-wheel disc brakes, and a suspension lifted from the Caprice law-enforcement package.       More...

[articsteve]

I would agree with the article in that the only year to get was/is the 96 for it had a gate shifter on the floor console.

[a4_tom]

The heyday of American muscle car has come back with Chrysler SRT, Cadillac V-Series and Mustang Cobra.

[genetik_freak]

I'd take this one over the new Impala any day!  A true American classic.

[ovr50]

The heyday of American muscle car has come back with Chrysler SRT, Cadillac V-Series and Mustang Cobra.

None of those is a muscle car. Which of the many SRTs do you refer to? The CTS-V is a great sedan with a strong engine and decent handling but not a "muscle car". And do you mean the upcoming 2007 Shelby Cobra or do you mean the current Mustang GT? Neither fits the definition. Incidently a "muscle car" must also be affordable to the masses and most of these are not. Probably one of the most misused words in the automotive lexicon today.

 

[HeliDriver]

None of those is a muscle car. Which of the many SRTs do you refer to? The CTS-V is a great sedan with a strong engine and decent handling but not a "muscle car". And do you mean the upcoming 2007 Shelby Cobra or do you mean the current Mustang GT? Neither fits the definition. Incidently a "muscle car" must also be affordable to the masses and most of these are not. Probably one of the most misused words in the automotive lexicon today.

 

Reminds me of a stupid ad I heard on the radio not too long ago.

An RX-8 was being given away as a prize in some contest, and the clueless announcer kept using such ridiculous lines as "you could drive away in this true supercar", and "imagine yourself behind the wheel of Mazda's new muscle car."