Chevrolet Impala Trivia Game | Chevrolet

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1. What was the first year that the Impala was a SEPARATE model, not the first model year?

Answer: 1959

The Impala was first offered as an upgrade trim level option package for the 1958 Bel Air convertible and two-door sport coupe. Beginning in 1959, the Impala became a separate model.

2. What was the largest V8 available for the 1960 Impala?

Answer: 348

The 348 was known as a truck engine and was the first Chevrolet big block V8. It was available from 1958 through the 1961 model year.

3. There was a V6 engine available for the Impala.

Answer: True

The first V6 engines were available for the Impala in the early 1980's. This was a 4.3 liter V6 that also has powered many, many other GM vehicles including full size trucks and SUV models. The current front wheel drive version of the Impala has a V6 engine in several different variations.

4. What was the first year that the Impala had a 327 V8 as an option?

Answer: 1962

The 327 appeared in 1962 and could be ordered in any full size Chevrolet model. These fantastic engines also powered many Corvettes, Novas and Chevelles through the 1960's.

5. What year did the first factory big block option appear for Impala models?

Answer: 1958

Remember, the 348 was the first Chevy big block and it was available from the first Impala model in 1958.

6. What year was the "next generation" big block Chevrolet engine introduced?

Answer: 1965

The 396 cubic inch Chevrolet "porcupine head" engine was available starting in 1965. This was available in the full size Chevrolets, the Corvette and rarely, in the Chevelle.

7. There was another cubic inch displacement "porcupine head" Chevy big block V8 before the 396.

Answer: True

This very rare "mystery engine" was built in very low quantities and sold to drag racers. Interestingly, it displaced 427 cubic inches and appeared in 1963 but was quickly banned by the NHRA and NASCAR officials.

8. Which of the following would be the correct wheelbase (in inches) for the Impalas' from 1959 through 1970?

Answer: 119

The Impalas from 1959 through 1970 had the 119" wheelbase. The full size Chevrolets from 1949 through 1957 were at 115". In 1958, the wheelbase grew to 117.5" for only one year and in 1959 stretched to 119". This remained until 1971 when all of GM full size cars grew, including the Chevrolet models, which were 121.5" until the downsized 1977 models arrived.

9. What was an interesting aspect of the design of the frame of Impalas and other full size GM models from 1958 through 1964?

Answer: X frame

Beginning in 1958, General Motors went to an X-type frame under all of its full size cars, including the Impala. This remained the same until 1965 when GM designers went back to the more conventional ladder-type frame. Some people claimed that the X-frame was dangerous in side-impact collisions.

10. The name Impala came from what type of a native African animal?

Answer: gazelle/antelope

I wanted to include at least 1 very easy question. The Impala is a very quick running Gazelle-type of a creature native to Africa. Although, some might agree that the Elephant might better describe some of the early to mid 1970s full size Chevrolets! If you are like me you love them all anyway!

Source: Author donknowzmuzik

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