2008 Chevrolet Impala Specifications

2008 Chevrolet Impala

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2008 Chevrolet Impala

Kelley Blue Book Retail $11,800–$15,650  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: SS 4dr Sedan

Engines

See Specs 303-hp, 5.3-liter V-8 (premium)  

Transmissions

See Specs 4-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

Optional Block heater  
Standard 135-amp. alternator  
Standard 625 CCA battery  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Low emission vehicle II  
Standard Quasi-dual stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Polished tailpipe  
2.93 Axle ratio  
Standard Front-wheel drive  

4-spd automatic w/OD

Standard Overdrive  
Standard Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Sport suspension  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Independent rear strut suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Optional Chrome-clad wheel covers  
Standard P235/50WR18.0 BSW performance AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 18" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Power remote side-view door mirrors  
Optional Power remote heated side-view door mirrors  
Standard Rear wing spoiler  
Standard Body-colored door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Optional Front license plate bracket  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Standard Rocker panel extensions  
Standard Black w/chrome surround grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual dual-zone front air conditioning  
Optional 1st row express open sliding and tilting glass sunroof  
Optional Sunshade  
Standard Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Power trunk/hatch/door remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Standard Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release  
Standard Remote engine start  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Optional Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Optional Garage door transmitter  
OnStar Safe & Sound Emergency communication system  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Standard Rear door bins  
2 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Rear underseat storage tray  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 3 12V DC power outlets  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Standard 8-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Power reclining driver seat  
Standard Manual driver lumbar support  
Standard Power height-adjustable driver and passenger seats  
Standard Power driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Power driver and passenger cushion tilt  
Optional 4-way passenger seat adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining passenger seat  
Optional Manual passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest  
Standard Rear 60-40 split-bench seat  
Standard Rear seat flip forward cushion/seatback  
Standard Rear seat center armrest  
Standard Leather front and rear seat upholstery  
Optional Cloth front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Metal-look instrument panel insert, door panel insert  
Optional Simulated wood instrument panel insert, door panel insert, console insert  
Standard Simulated wood console insert  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Standard Leather steering wheel  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Standard Chrome interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Carpet trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Cargo light  
Standard Cargo net  

Entertainment Features

Standard XM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Optional XM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Standard Radio data system  
Optional Amplifier  
Standard Automatic equalizer  
THEFTLOCK Audio theft deterrent  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 6 speakers
Optional 8 Bose speakers  
Standard Internet access  
Standard Window grid antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Delay-off aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front and rear reading lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Compass  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Tire specific low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-radio display clock  
Standard Systems monitor  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Turn-signal-on warning  
Standard Transmission-fluid-temperature warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Daytime running lights  
Standard Compact spare tire  
Standard Spare tire mounted inside under cargo  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Remote activated perimeter/approach lights  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
PASSLock Immobilizer  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Tracker system  
StabiliTrak Stability control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard 3 fixed rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

V-8 Engine type  
325 cu.in. Engine displacement  
303-hp @ 5,600 rpm Engine horsepower  
323 lbs.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Engine torque  
OHV Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
3.8" x 3.6" Engine bore x stroke  
10.00 to 1 Compression ratio  
17.0 gal. Fuel tank capacity
16 mpg Fuel economy city  
24 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.33 Drag coefficient  
3,711 lbs. Curb weight  
1,000 lbs. Towing capacity  
200.4" Exterior length  
72.9" Exterior body width  
58.7" Exterior height  
110.5" Wheelbase  
62.4" Front tread  
61.5" Rear tread  
20.0' Turning radius  
7.1" Ground clearance (min.)  
42.3" Front legroom  
37.6" Rear legroom  
39.4" Front headroom  
37.8" Rear headroom  
56.4" Front hiproom  
57.2" Rear hiproom  
58.7" Front shoulder room  
58.6" Rear shoulder room  
104.5 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
18.6 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
18.6 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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