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Impala
1978 Chevrolet Impala
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Sedan
Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Powertrain
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Vehicle Details
Year
1978
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Impala
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
8th Generation 1st Facelift
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
5.7 V8 Hydra-Matic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
172 hp
Power (kW)
127 kW
Displacement
5,735 cc
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Weight
Max Roof Load
50 kg
(110 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Car
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
Chevrolet
1,872 vehicles
Impala
Model
14 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Impala Standard
1959–2020
Impala Sedan Generations
20 of 27
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8th Generation 1st Facelift
1978
Year
1978
Powertrain
5.7 V8 Hydra-Matic
Horsepower
172 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
2WD
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
