• Chevrolet has produced the Impala since 1958. The company envisioned the full-sized automobile as an upper-class car within reach of the average American, and the series quickly became a best-seller. The 2001 Chevy Impala is part of the eighth generation in the series, which offered front-wheel drive and a choice of two six-cylinder engines for the first time.
  
  

Body and Exterior

• The 2001 Chevy Impala has four doors, heat-reflective glass, a luxury trim and halogen bulb headlights. The LS version has alloy wheels.
  
  

Engine and Powertrain

• The vehicle sports a 3.4-liter, six-cylinder engine with 180 horsepower and 205 pound-feet of torque. The engine has a multi-point injection fuel system, which delivers a more accurate and equal amount of fuel to each cylinder than a carburetor, improving efficiency. The car has a 17-gallon fuel tank.
  
  

Suspension

• The automobile has utilizes a strut front suspension and a multi-link suspension in the rear to improve ride quality and handling. Both the front and rear suspensions operate with a stabilizer bar, or anti-roll bar, which keeps the car's body from "rolling" in tight turns.
  
  

Interior

• The car has power windows, air conditioning and a radio. The LS model has a few extras, such as a radio with a cassette player, a powered adjustable driver's seat and cruise control. Both cars feature cloth upholstery. The standard model seats six, while the LS model seats five.
  
  

Safety

• The 2001 Impala has front airbags for both the driver and passenger. The car also features child safety door locks and power door locks. The LS model has a two- or four-wheel anti-lock braking system, which prevents the wheels from locking up when the driver brakes hard. The LS model also has traction control to help the driver maintain control on slippery roads.