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2009 Chevrolet Impala Sedan
Layout:
front-engine / FWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 3,555
3,649 (LTZ)
3,711 (SS)
Weight distribution: 62 / 38
61 / 39 (LT; LTZ)
Max. towing capacity: 1,000
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 17.5
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 38.0
40.0 (LTZ; SS)
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs, amti-roll bar
Rear: Tri-Link; coil springs, amti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 11.9 x 1.2 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 10.9 x 0.4 in. power-assisted discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: V6; cast-iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: OHV 2-valves/cyl.; continuously variable valve timing (CVVT)
Displacement: 3,510
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 99.0 x 76.0
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Power [hp]: 211 at 5,800
Torque [lb-ft]: 214 at 4,000
Redline: 6,400
Mileage City [mpg]: 18
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 29
Available with: LS; LT
 
Optional Engines:
Type: V6; cast-iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: OHV 2-valves/cyl.; continuously variable valve timing (CVVT); cylinder deactivation
Displacement: 3,880
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 99.0 x 84.0
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Power [hp]: 224 at 5,700
Torque [lb-ft]: 235 at 3,200
Redline: 6,400
Mileage City [mpg]: 17
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 27
Available with: LT; LTZ
 
Type: V8; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: OHV 2-valves/cyl.; cylinder deactivation
Displacement: 5,327
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 96.0 x 92.0
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Power [hp]: 303 at 5,600
Torque [lb-ft]: 323 at 4,000
Redline: 6,100
Mileage City [mpg]: 16
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 24
Available with: SS
 
 
Transmission:
Type: 4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.92, 1.56, 1.00, 0.70
Final Drive: 2.86 (3.5L); 3.29
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 200.4
Width [in.]: 72.9
Height [in.]: 58.7
Wheelbase [in.]: 110.5
Front Track [in.]: 62.4
Rear Track [in.]: 61.5
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 104.5
Seating Capacity: 5 - 6
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 39.4
Rear Headroom [in.]: 37.8
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 42.3
Rear Legroom [in.]: 37.6
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 58.7
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 58.6
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 56.4
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 57.2
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 18.6
NHTSA Crash Test
Frontal Impact
Driver's side:
Passenger's side:
 
Side Impact
Front seat:
Rear seat:
 
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash