2008 Chevrolet Impala 50th Anniversary Edition. Click image to enlarge |
Appearance and comfort upgrades highlight commemorative model
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2008 Chevrolet Impala 50th Anniversary Edition
Detroit, Michigan - Chevrolet is marking the Impala nameplate's golden anniversary in 2008 with a commemorative model.
The first Impala was introduced in 1958 as a premium package for the full-size Bel Air. It was designated a stand-alone model in 1959 and offered top-of-the-line amenities and performance, including a 335-horsepower, 348-cubic-inch (5.7L) V8 engine.
The 2008 Impala 50th Anniversary Edition will go on sale this spring. Based on the Impala LT, it will offer the following unique and standard features:
- FE3 Sport Suspension (replaces the FE1 Touring Suspension)
- Four-wheel ABS
- Eighteen-inch alloy wheels (replaces 16-inch wheels)
- Rear spoiler
- "50th Anniversary" Impala badge on the C-pillar
- Two-tone, leather-trimmed seats and "50th" logo embroidered on the front headrests
- Eight-way power-adjustable driver seat (replaces six-way adjustability)
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel with accent-colour thread (includes audio controls)
- Ebony carpet
- Ebony floor mats with accent threading
- "50th" Anniversary emblem on the sill plates
- Two premium exterior colours: Black Granite Metallic or Red Jewel Tintcoat
The 50th Anniversary Impala also includes a one-year upgrade to the OnStar Directions and Connections package, including Turn-by-Turn Navigation.
Also standard is the Impala's convenient flip-and-fold rear seats, the cushions of which flip forward to reveal a storage tub that serves as a covered storage area beneath the seat and offers convenient grocery bag hooks. A pass-through from the trunk can be created by flipping the seat bottoms forward and the seat backs flat - an exclusive feature in the midsize segment.
The 50th Anniversary Impala is powered by a 3.5-litre V6 rated at 211 horsepower and 214 lb.-ft. of torque.
