
Chevrolet Impala VIII (W)
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Chevrolet Impala VIII (W)

Chevrolet Impala VIII (W)

Chevrolet Impala VIII (W)

Chevrolet Impala VIII (W)
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| Model | ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3)345 hp | ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 2)304 hp | ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 1)277 hp | ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS243 hp |
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| Power | 345hp257kW+102 hp | 304hp227kW+61 hp | 277hp207kW+34 hp | 243hp181kW |
| Torque | 551Nm406lb-ft+171 Nm | 486Nm359lb-ft+106 Nm | 441Nm325lb-ft+61 Nm | 380Nm280lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,645kg3,627lb | 1,645kg3,627lb | 1,645kg3,627lb | 1,645kg3,627lb |
| Top speed | 253 km/h 157 mph | 244 km/h 152 mph | 238 km/h 148 mph | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 52.5s99% target: 250 km/h / 156 mph-11.9 s Calculated | 56.2s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph-8.3 s Calculated | 58.8s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph-5.7 s Calculated | 64.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6s-1.4 s | 6.1s-0.9 s | 6.5s-0.5 s | 7.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 17.7s-7.9 s Calculated | 20.4s-5.1 s Calculated | 22.7s-2.9 s Calculated | 25.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.4s-1.3 s Calculated | 5.8s-0.8 s Calculated | 6.2s-0.5 s Calculated | 6.7s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK | 10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK | 10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK | 10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK | 13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK | 13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK | 13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.6s-1.3 s Calculated | 14.1s-0.8 s Calculated | 14.5s-0.5 s Calculated | 14.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 210hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb Calculated | 185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb Calculated | 168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb Calculated | 148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 335Nm/t224lb-ft/ton Calculated | 296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton Calculated | 268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton Calculated | 231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 627km390mi Calculated | 627km390mi Calculated | 627km390mi Calculated | 627km390mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,791cc231cu in | 3,791cc231cu in | 3,791cc231cu in | 3,791cc231cu in |
| Length | 5,080mm200in | 5,080mm200in | 5,080mm200in | 5,080mm200in |
| Width | 1,854mm73in | 1,854mm73in | 1,854mm73in | 1,854mm73in |
| Height | 1,456mm57in | 1,456mm57in | 1,456mm57in | 1,456mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,807mm111in | 2,807mm111in | 2,807mm111in | 2,807mm111in |
| Front track | 1,575mm62in | 1,575mm62in | 1,575mm62in | 1,575mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,557mm61in | 1,557mm61in | 1,557mm61in | 1,557mm61in |
| Trunk volume | 454L | 454L | 454L | 454L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 64L | 64L | 64L | 64L |
Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3)345 hp | 5,200 rpm | 3,600 rpm | 5,450 rpm |
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 2)304 hp | 5,200 rpm | 3,600 rpm | 5,450 rpm |
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 1)277 hp | 5,200 rpm | 3,600 rpm | 5,450 rpm |
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS243 hp | 5,200 rpm | 3,600 rpm | 5,450 rpm |
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3)345 hp | ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 2)304 hp | ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 1)277 hp | ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS243 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.4 s | 5.8 s | 6.2 s | 6.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.6 s | 6.1 s | 6.5 s | 7.0 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 17.7 s | 20.4 s | 22.7 s | 25.5 s |
| Top speed | 253 km/h 157 mph | 244 km/h 152 mph | 238 km/h 148 mph | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.5 s | 2.6 s | 2.7 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.2 s | 6.4 s | 6.5 s | 6.7 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.1 s | 9.4 s | 9.6 s | 9.9 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.6 s | 12.0 s | 12.3 s | 12.7 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.6 s | 14.1 s | 14.5 s | 14.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 177 km/h 110 mph | 170 km/h 106 mph | 165 km/h 103 mph | 160 km/h 99 mph |
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3)345 hp | 345 hp 257 kW |
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 2)304 hp | 304 hp 227 kW |
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 1)277 hp | 277 hp 207 kW |
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS243 hp | 243 hp 181 kW |
Chevrolet Impala VIII (W) 3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3) 345 hp has 102 hp more than Chevrolet Impala VIII (W) 3.8 i V6 SS 243 hp.
The biggest power difference is between Chevrolet Impala VIII (W) 3.8 i V6 SS 243 hp and Chevrolet Impala VIII (W) 3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3) 345 hp: 102 hp (76 kW).
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3)345 hp | 551 Nm 406 lb-ft |
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 2)304 hp | 486 Nm 359 lb-ft |
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 1)277 hp | 441 Nm 325 lb-ft |
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS243 hp | 380 Nm 280 lb-ft |
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3)345 hp | 1,645 kg 3,627 lb |
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 2)304 hp | 1,645 kg 3,627 lb |
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 1)277 hp | 1,645 kg 3,627 lb |
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS243 hp | 1,645 kg 3,627 lb |
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
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| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3)345 hp | 253 km/h 157 mph |
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 2)304 hp | 244 km/h 152 mph |
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 1)277 hp | 238 km/h 148 mph |
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS243 hp | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph |
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chevrolet Impala VIII (W) 3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3) 345 hp and Chevrolet Impala VIII (W) 3.8 i V6 SS 243 hp: 1.4 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are Chevrolet Impala VIII (W) 3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 2) 304 hp and Chevrolet Impala VIII (W) 3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 1) 277 hp, separated by only 0.3 s.
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3)345 hp | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK |
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 2)304 hp | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK |
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 1)277 hp | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK |
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS243 hp | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK |
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3)345 hp | 210 hp/t 156 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp |
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 2)304 hp | 185 hp/t 138 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp |
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 1)277 hp | 168 hp/t 126 kW/t 5.9 kg/hp |
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS243 hp | 148 hp/t 110 kW/t 6.8 kg/hp |
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3)345 hp | 627 km 390 mi |
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 2)304 hp | 627 km 390 mi |
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 1)277 hp | 627 km 390 mi |
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS243 hp | 627 km 390 mi |
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3)345 hp | 345 hp 257 kW | 5.6 s | 253 km/h 157 mph |
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 2)304 hp | 304 hp 227 kW | 6.1 s | 244 km/h 152 mph |
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 1)277 hp | 277 hp 207 kW | 6.5 s | 238 km/h 148 mph |
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS243 hp | 243 hp 181 kW | 7.0 s | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph |
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 1)277 hp |
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Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3)345 hp |
| 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 2)304 hp |
| 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 1)277 hp |
| 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS243 hp |
| 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK | ||||||
Chevrolet Impala VIII (W) 3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3) 345 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3)345 hp | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK | 5.6 s |
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 2)304 hp | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK | 6.1 s |
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 1)277 hp | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK | 6.5 s |
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS243 hp | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK | 7.0 s |
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3)345 hp | 210 hp/t 156 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK |
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 2)304 hp | 185 hp/t 138 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK |
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 1)277 hp | 168 hp/t 126 kW/t 5.9 kg/hp | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK |
| ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS243 hp | 148 hp/t 110 kW/t 6.8 kg/hp | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK |
| Vehicle | ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3)345 hp | ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 2)304 hp | ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 1)277 hp | ChevroletImpala VIII (W)3.8 i V6 SS243 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 345 hp 257 kW | 304 hp 227 kW | 277 hp 207 kW | 243 hp 181 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 551 Nm 406 lb-ft | 486 Nm 359 lb-ft | 441 Nm 325 lb-ft | 380 Nm 280 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.6 s | 6.1 s | 6.5 s | 7.0 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 253 km/h 157 mph | 244 km/h 152 mph | 238 km/h 148 mph | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,645 kg 3,627 lb | 1,645 kg 3,627 lb | 1,645 kg 3,627 lb | 1,645 kg 3,627 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 627 km 390 mi | 627 km 390 mi | 627 km 390 mi | 627 km 390 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 454 L 16.0 cu ft | 454 L 16.0 cu ft | 454 L 16.0 cu ft | 454 L 16.0 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 210 hp/t 156 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp | 185 hp/t 138 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp | 168 hp/t 126 kW/t 5.9 kg/hp | 148 hp/t 110 kW/t 6.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
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| Vehicle | Chevrolet Impala VIII (W) 3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3) 345 hp | Chevrolet Impala VIII (W) 3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 2) 304 hp | Chevrolet Impala VIII (W) 3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 1) 277 hp | Chevrolet Impala VIII (W) 3.8 i V6 SS 243 hp |
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| Consumption | 10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK | 10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK | 10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK | 10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 17.85 LC100 km | 17.85 LC100 km | 17.85 LC100 km | 17.85 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 28.73 LC100 mi | 28.73 LC100 mi | 28.73 LC100 mi | 28.73 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal | 1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal | 1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal | 1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,678 LC/year | 2,678 LC/year | 2,678 LC/year | 2,678 LC/year |
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