In production at one time or another for the past fifty years, the Impala has been a rear-wheel-drive powerhouse, a marquee full-size model, and a counter-culture symbol. With the model still holding records, including both single-year sales and overall full-size sales, it's no shock that the Impala continues to pop up in showrooms.SS Impalas get true V8 power, in the form of a 303-hp, 5.3-liter engine that utilizes GMs Active Fuel Management cylinder deactivation system. This is also mated to a crisp shifting four-speed automatic transmission, and EPA estimates come in at 1624 for this one. Seating five reasonably even in the performance-oriented, V8-powered SS.In 2000, the Impala replaced the Lumina as a front-wheel-drive full-size for Chevy, and it has since been redesigned several times, the latest being for the 2006 year. Since then the Impala has been produced on GM's W platform, shared by the Buick LaCrosse, this Impala is on a very solid foundation. except this SS is no grandma car!Act fast - The SS Versions of this full size car don't stick around very long on dealer showrooms! Mtn View Chevy takes the confusion out of the car buying process. We'll provide the tools to help you become the most educated, online automotive shopper including Carfax and Certified Inspection checklists. Just another Mtn View Chevrolet difference.br >br >embed src=http:www.youtube.comv81R4DCpM2xc?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x2b405b&color2=0x6b8ab6&border=1&autoplay=1&fmt=18 type=applicationx-shockwave-flash allowscriptaccess=always allowfullscreen=true width=340 height=285>embed>