Usual Motors' Chevrolet division produced the 2003 Impala equipped with a 3.4-liter V-6 engine. The 2003 mannequin was apportionment the eighth generation of 1999 to 2005 Impalas. The 3.4-liter engine was in the imitation narration, while the upscale LS representation received the 3.8-liter V-6. The Impala Super Sport had a supercharged V-6. The eighth-generation Impalas were branch of Chevy's distinct Impala programme after the seventh period ceased Industry in 1996. The closest Impalas replaced the Lumina.
Power
The representation 2003 Impala's V-6 displaced 3.4 litres. The front and rear suspensions featured independent MacPherson struts, stabilizer bars and coil springs. Its curb-to-curb turning radius was 38 feet.
Features
The 2003 Impala featured as customary Accoutrement front and rear color-keyed bumpers, tinted heat-reflective glass, air conditioning, six-speaker AM/FM anti-theft stereo, Watch, split front bench seat, capacity door locks, mirrors and windows, remote locking course, ability steering, tachometer and cloth upholstery. The supercharged 3.8 wielded 240 horsepower. A four-speed automatic transmission matched all engines.Dimensions
The four-door sedan had a curbside weight grading of 3,389 lbs. Its wheelbase measured 110.5 inches and the thing's length was 200 inches. It stood 57.3 inches gangling and 73 inches Broad. The front track breadth was 62 inches while the rear track measured 61.1 inches. Cabin amplitude was quite acceptable. The front and rear headroom was 39.2 and 36.8 inches respectively. The front legroom was 42.2 inches and rear legroom measured 38.4 inches. Front and rear shoulder extension was 59 and 58.9 inches respectively. Load margin was 18.6 cubic feet. The fuel vat held 17 gallons and the machine rode on 16-inch steel wheels.
Chassis
The front-wheel-drive 2003 mannequin had all-wheel vented CD brakes. It featured a 3.62-inch Muzzle and 3.31-inch stroke. The compression ratio was 9.5-to-1 and a multi-point fuel injection manner delivered the petrol to the engine. Its horsepower classifying was 180 and it could practise 205 foot-pounds of torque. In contrast, the 3.8-liter story developed 200 horsepower and 225 foot-pounds of torque.
Safety Accoutrement included three-point seatbelts, Chauffeur and passenger front airbags, babe seat anchors, rear door toddler safety locks, engine immobilizer, front and rear headrests, electronic brakeforce distribution and emergency interior trunk release.
Performance
The 2003 models achieved 19 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. A full tank of gas allowed the Imapala a maximum range of 493 miles. However, the automotive press was less than enthusiastic about the eighth generation Impalas. Edmunds.com, For instance, complained the interior and exterior styling was lackluster, the steering "vague" and the suspension "soggy." Edmunds.com praised the Impalas roominess and the 3.4-liter V-6's power.
