Impala SS 409 (early 1960s)
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The Impala SS 409 (early 1960s) is a high-performance, big-block V8 muscle car variant of Chevrolet’s full-size Impala, famed for its powerful 409-cubic-inch engine and prominent role in early American drag racing culture.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Impala SS 409 (early 1960s) canonical | 1 |
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Chevrolet Impala variant
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high-performance automobile ⓘ |
| aspiration | naturally aspirated ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
early 1960s American car culture
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street performance enthusiasts ⓘ |
| bodyStyle |
full-size convertible
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full-size coupe ⓘ |
| brakeType | drum brakes (most models) ⓘ |
| chassis | body-on-frame construction ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
|
| culturalRole | early 1960s American muscle car icon ⓘ |
| engineConfiguration | V8 ⓘ |
| engineDisplacement |
409 cubic inches
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6.7 liters ⓘ |
| engineFamily |
Chevrolet 409 cubic inch V8
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surface form:
Chevrolet W-series big-block
|
| frontSuspension | independent front suspension with coil springs ⓘ |
| fuelSystem | carbureted ⓘ |
| fuelType | gasoline ⓘ |
| hasEngine | Chevrolet 409 cubic inch V8 ⓘ |
| layout | front-engine, rear-wheel-drive ⓘ |
| manufacturer |
Chevrolet
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Chevrolet ⓘ
surface form:
Chevrolet Division of General Motors
|
| marketPosition | high-performance version of Chevrolet Impala ⓘ |
| modelOf |
Chevrolet Impala
ⓘ
surface form:
Chevrolet Impala Super Sport
|
| notableFeature |
409-cubic-inch big-block V8 engine
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SS-specific interior and exterior trim ⓘ heavy-duty suspension components ⓘ high-performance rear axle ratios ⓘ |
| notableModelYears |
1961
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1962 ⓘ 1963 ⓘ 1964 ⓘ |
| notableRecognition | considered one of the first factory-built American high-performance full-size cars ⓘ |
| notableUse | NHRA drag racing ⓘ |
| parentCompany | General Motors ⓘ |
| performanceRole | early American drag racing ⓘ |
| predecessor |
Chevrolet Impala
ⓘ
surface form:
Chevrolet 348 W-series V8-powered Impala SS
|
| productionEnd | mid-1960s ⓘ |
| productionStart | 1961 ⓘ |
| rearSuspension | solid rear axle with coil springs ⓘ |
| steeringType | recirculating ball steering ⓘ |
| successor | Chevrolet 427 big-block-powered full-size models ⓘ |
| transmissionOptions |
automatic transmission
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manual transmission ⓘ |
| trimLevel | Super Sport (SS) ⓘ |
| vehicleClass |
full-size car
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muscle car precursor ⓘ |
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