(1972 model)
| Marque (make) | Chevrolet | Issued from | 1972 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Impala Custom Hardtop | Issued until | |
| Serie | Impala | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | General Motor Company | Country | US,BR,KR,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5585 mm / 219.9 in / 219.9 in | Ground clearance | 145 mm / 5.7 in / 5.7 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 2019 mm / 79.5 in / 79.5 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.81 |
| Height | 1359 mm / 53.5 in / 53.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 1972 kg / 4348 lb / 4348 lb |
| Wheelbase | 3086 mm / 121.5 in / 121.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1628 mm / 64.1 in / 64.1 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1626 mm / 64.0 in / 64.0 in | Fuel capacity | 87 l / 19.2 UK gal / 23.0 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | GM | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 104.9 mm / 4.13 in / 4.13 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 95.2 mm / 3.75 in / 3.75 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.10 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 6586 cm3 / 401.9 cu in / 401.9 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 823.25 cm3/cylinder / 50.238 cu in/cylinder / 50.238 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 126.8 kW / 172.4 hp / 172.4 hp at 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 440.0 Nm / 324.5 lbft / 324.5 lbft at 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 125.0 kW / 170.0 bhp / 170.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | Specific output | 25.8 kW/l / 0.575 bhp/cu in / 0.575 bhp/cu in | |
| Specific torque | 66.81 Nm/l / 0.584 lbft/cu in / 0.584 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 169 km/h / 105 mph / 105 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 11.20 s / 11.20 s / 11.20 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 86.21 kW/ton / 117.21 bhp/ton / 117.21 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | 20.50 s / 20.50 s / 20.50 s (top 81 km/h / 50 mph / 50 mph) | Fuel consumption, Euro | |
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.90 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | I.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | H78 x 15 | Tyres rear | H78 x 15 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Chevrolet Impala Custom Hardtop
