1996 Chevrolet Impala SS
The 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS is a 260-hp 5.7-liter V8 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $24,995 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 260 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 330 lb-ft of torque at 3200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Impala measures 214.1 inches long on a 115.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,180 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $24,995 ($51,774 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.7L (350 cid) LT1 OHV V8 |
| Displacement | 5.7 L |
| Horsepower | 260 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 330 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm |
| Injection Type | EFI (MPFI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Differential Type | Limited-slip, standard |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic (4L60-E, electronically controlled) |
| 1st Gear | 3.06 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.63 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| 4th Gear | 0.7 |
| Reverse | 2.29 |
| Final Drive | 3.08 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 23 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Short/long-arm w/coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | 4-link solid axle w/coil springs |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 1.18 in |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 1.02 in |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Yes, 12.0 x 1.0 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | Yes, 12.0 x 1.0 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 x 8.5 in, aluminum |
| Wheels Rear | 17 x 8.5 in, aluminum |
| Tires Front | P255/50ZR17 |
| Tires Rear | P255/50ZR17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 214.1 in |
| Width | 77.5 in |
| Height | 54.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 20.4 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,180 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 39.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 63.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 63.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 57 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 56.9 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars