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Chevrolet Impala Convertible

1958 – 1959 Convertible United States

A classic from the 1950s, the Chevrolet Impala Convertible was built from 1958 to 1959. Its petrol engines range from 253 hp across 2 variants. Every version has a manual gearbox.

Chevrolet Impala Convertible
Body styleConvertible
Production1958 – 1959
Variants2
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power253 hp
0–100 km/h—
Top speed—
Fuel economy—

Rear Wheel Drive

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
4.6L V8 3MT RWD (253 HP)
4.6 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 253 hp — — 3-speed manual
5.7L V8 3MT RWD (253 HP)
5.7 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 253 hp — — 3-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
4639 cm3 (283 ci)
Power
186.1 KW @ 5000 RPM253 HP @ 5000 RPM250 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque
305 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM414 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System
Carburettor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
20.1 gallons (76.1 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Drum
Rear
Drum

Dimensions

Length
209.1 in (5311 mm)
Width
77.7 in (1974 mm)
Height
59.1 in (1501 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.8/58.8 in (1,494/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase
117.5 in (2985 mm)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
5697 cm3 (348 ci)
Power
186.1 KW @ 4400 RPM253 HP @ 4400 RPM250 BHP @ 4400 RPM
Torque
355 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM481 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System
Carburettor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
20.1 gallons (76.1 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Drum
Rear
Drum

Dimensions

Length
209.1 in (5311 mm)
Width
77.7 in (1974 mm)
Height
59.1 in (1501 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.8/58.8 in (1,494/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase
117.5 in (2985 mm)
Length5,311 mm
Width1,974 mm
Height1,501 mm
Wheelbase2,985 mm
Curb weight—
Torque414 – 481 Nm

Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.