Of course, engine performance is the driving force behind a car like this ’60 Impala’s muscle car status. And, despite being a year in front of SS models’ official introduction to the Impala line, a hot-for-the period, tri-powered, 350-horsepower Turbo-Thrust 348ci V-8 was offered as the optional “high-performance” powerplant. This coupe was originally fitted with said engine, a three-speed Turbo Glide automatic transmission, and 4.11 posi rearend. However, today it rocks a fuel-injected 425-horsepower LS3 (check the period-style valve covers) that’s linked with a 4L75E electronic four-speed automatic and a Ford 9-inch rearend.
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