Here’s What Makes The 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS Perfect For Gearheads

[{"selector":"#anim-bfd7d4a9-43db-4d48-b25a-8bf90ad190c0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8a18b158-e823-4b33-ae70-a8175bfe85d2","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e4f99415-3d7c-4628-842b-c0b0ccdf687b","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(118.72909%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

The 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS holds a special place in the hearts of gearheads for several reasons.

[{"selector":"#anim-cd8c1fe8-d1ad-491e-8e58-7fd977de8d15 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(13.557692275576326%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-08e034c1-9c83-4f6f-b2e5-70d8d5487391","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-bdc7d920-1888-4767-b4c9-b79ce69134d0","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(118.72909%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

First and foremost, it was equipped with a powerful 5.7-liter V8 engine, borrowed from the Corvette,

[{"selector":"#anim-c4536da4-f109-4ccf-831c-202d09406b0e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-1.0658141036401503e-14%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-169b4241-877d-4bb5-a94a-8b029ad6971f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-100b1bda-f0c3-4420-a2d0-620d3022ff70","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(118.72909%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

delivering 260 horsepower and 330 lb-ft of torque.

[{"selector":"#anim-32dc4c7b-7c9c-4153-80b1-0e61d67ab7cf [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(1.0658141036401503e-14%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f38dce39-28a2-4b48-86fd-1bf24c4b0714","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-898f2255-ccc6-407f-b46c-a6836c6bb9e7","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(118.72909%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

This provided exhilarating acceleration and a thrilling driving experience.

[{"selector":"#anim-bdd7c324-966a-4c2b-980e-0d2f34d8cad3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(1.0658141036401503e-14%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-43fb8fd5-6212-44e8-a598-c2eb63f0e76d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-085e6ce4-5dc6-4b54-93ea-cb31aa99e215","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(118.72909%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Additionally, the Impala SS featured a sport-tuned suspension, larger brakes, and a limited-slip differential, ensuring excellent handling and control.

[{"selector":"#anim-ec1f838d-e3f9-4cd4-8f70-832dbedc11ad [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(3.552713678800501e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8a339f5b-13c5-4c66-8858-43b751e7eb98","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-845c3c1d-4232-4d94-90d0-9b6d8cd34081","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(119.06354%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Its sleek, muscular exterior design and aggressive stance further added to its appeal.

[{"selector":"#anim-5e537be4-aac1-4aff-b3ef-0d1b197b21a9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b18ddc9c-92b4-4ba6-95e9-d11524458075","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b330c7d1-9e0a-43b7-b3dc-e775305e0de4","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(118.72909%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

these options provided a more accessible entry point for buyers looking for the SS experience without the extreme power of the big-block engines.

[{"selector":"#anim-4eff7ba0-b374-4128-b160-e279030c14fe [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(3.552713678800501e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d42897ed-a6ac-431e-b048-45820c60f936","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ccb051a9-37bc-46e0-8196-5fd685a9cc33","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(119.06354%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]