Chevrolet Impala (fourth generation)

Chevrolet Impala (fourth generation)
1965 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
Overview
ManufacturerChevrolet (General Motors)
Production1964–1970[1]
Model years1965–1970
Assembly
DesignerIrv Rybicki (1963)[4]
Body and chassis
Body style2-door convertible
2-door hardtop (Custom Coupe)
2-door hardtop (Sport Coupe)
4-door hardtop (Sport Sedan)
4-door sedan
4-door station wagon (1965–68: Impala, 1969–70: Kingswood)
LayoutFR layout
PlatformB-body
RelatedChevrolet Caprice
Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet Biscayne
Chevrolet Kingswood
Chevrolet Townsman
Chevrolet Brookwood
Powertrain
Engine250 cu in (4.1 L)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase119 in (3,023 mm)[5]
Length213.2 in (5,415 mm) (sedan/coupe)
212.4 in (5,395 mm) (wagon)
Width79.9 in (2,029 mm)
Height54.4–56.7 in (1,382–1,440 mm)
Chronology
PredecessorChevrolet Impala (third generation)
SuccessorChevrolet Impala (fifth generation)

The Chevrolet Impala (fourth generation) is a full-size automobile produced by Chevrolet for the 1965 through 1970 model years. The 1965 Impala was all new, while the 1967 and 1969 models featured new bodies on the same redesigned perimeter frame introduced on the 1965 models. All Impalas of this generation received annual facelifts as well, distinguishing each model year. Throughout the early 1960s, Chevrolet's basic body designs became increasingly subtle, while the bright trim that was part of the Impala package added more than a touch of luxury to the look. The same pattern was followed in the interiors, where the best materials and equipment Chevrolet had to offer were displayed. In short, the Impala was on its way to becoming a kind of junior-grade Cadillac, which, for both the company and its customers, was just fine.[6]

  1. ^ Flory, J. "Kelly", Jr. American Cars 1960-1972 Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Coy, 2004
  2. ^ The Australian Story Retrieved on September 17, 2011
  3. ^ Models Available in Australia Retrieved on September 17, 2011
  4. ^ "Impala Dreams: A 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS Concept". 8 August 2024. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
  5. ^ Gunnell, John A., ed. (1982). Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975. krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-027-0.
  6. ^ The Chevrolet Chronicle-by the Editors of Consumer Guide