Chevrolet Impala 3.8 Automatic (243 hp)

Generation 8 · 1999–2006

General

Car class
F
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Body type
Sedan
Number of doors
4
Number of seats
5

Dimensions

Width
1854 mm
Length
5080 mm
Height
1456 mm
Wheelbase
2807 mm
Boot volume (min)
454 L
Curb weight
1636 kg
Front track
1575 mm
Rear track
1557 mm

Engine

Bore
96.5 mm
Stroke
86.4 mm
Engine type
Petrol
Engine capacity
3,880 cm³
Engine power
243 hp
Max power RPM
5,200 rpm
Maximum torque
380 Nm
Aspiration
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Boost type
Turbocharging
Cylinder layout
V
Number of cylinders
6
Compression ratio
8.5
Valves per cylinder
2
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, transverse
Max torque RPM
3,600 rpm
Engine code
LZ9
Valvetrain
OHV
Max power (kW)
179 kW

Transmission

Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of gears
4
Drive wheels
Front-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Rear suspension
Independent, Spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Tyre size
225/55 R17, 225/60 R16
Wheel bolt pattern
DIA70.2 5x115 mm

Performance

Maximum speed
240 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
7.9 s

Fuel Economy

Fuel grade
92 octane
City fuel consumption
15.3 l/100 km
Highway fuel consumption
8.9 l/100 km
Combined fuel consumption
9.3 l/100 km
Fuel tank capacity
64 L

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