Chevy Impala SS revival!! As MEAN as it gets!

The 90s Chevy Impala SS was a car from a time when the recipe for a performance sedan was a lot simpler. It entailed taking a massive rear-wheel-drive sedan and fitting it with a naturally aspirated V8 and an automatic transmission. The Impala SS was a true 1990s muscle sedan.
The 5.7-liter engine of this LT1 variant generated 260 horsepower and 330 lb/ft of torque. Low-down torque was a priority when developing the engine for the Impala SS and even at idle, it sounds absolutely fantastic.
Floor it, and this big, comfy sedan will take you from 0 to 60 mph in 7 seconds flat.
In its first year, Chevy sold 6,303 vehicles, and every single one of them was black.
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[@andrewcampbell-young8426]

Love my 1995 B body impala ss 400k miles and still going strong 💪my daily driver

[@johnwagner4559]

I like it but I think the wheels need to stay deep-dish.

[@9087125498172345]

The early 90’s SS was my favourite sedan for a long time. Grampas sleeper muscle car.

[@forza4l833]

The 1996 impala ss is my dream car, im definitely getting one in a few years

[@charlestopps3158]

I have for sell $10 000 run great

[@forza4l833]

@@charlestopps3158 i will keep you in mind, i just got to get $10,000 first 🤣🤣, that is not a bad deal, whats the mileage though

[@michaelgakanga]

That rear is a masterpiece. I also love that you went back to basics and updated a lot of the body using your own imagination, and not just sticking to one manufacturer for graphical elements, especially when there’s something better suited to the car

[@KbL94]

This

[@harryfp1494]

Going to agree but it will never work people done like 4 door gm sports cars . Some do but most don’t

[@dreamrestore213]

You're either high or have no taste.....

[@dannycarrington1601]

I read an interview with the designer of this generation of Impala, his one regret was that he wasn't able to lower the roofline (GM wouldn't let him due to cost and not wanting to reduce headroom). Glad to see you lowered it, it really improves the proportions of the car.

[@igormaroszek1400]

I used to see my P.E teacher in middle school going to work on a bike, like 25km one way. He was a bit of a hippie so I thought it is not only for health but also for an enviroment. ... One day he arrived in Chevy Impala like this one in the video, and said that it was his daily. I live in Central Europe and american muscle is not a common view here.

[@RB25luv]

Poland 🤔

[@marcelljackson2868]

As a fellow 96 impala owner I like it 👌

[@nbgsleez6404]

Dream car Chevy needs to bring a rwd impala SS back into production

[@chevymontmarlo]

I love it but it still has to have the modern ss badge and the classy impala badge that I think they had on the second to last gen

[@jrperez9062]

I never had a Impala but plenty of caprices. Love the style

[@catdaddytv0706]

When I lived in Germany, a friend of mine had one of these but if course it was pimped... 22's, candy paint, loud music, and a ton of engine updrades. That thing was a blast on the autobahn. The Germans really appreciated it as well.

[@comment5398]

I bought this car when it first came out and traded it in 2 years later.. if I knew back then that this car would be in such a high demand I surely would not have gotten rid of it.

[@fisher326]

That's what happens when you're a follower

[@justincooper5189]

The only issue seems to be the wheels. Dished five spoke wheels would work well. The original wheels aren't a bad design, because they aren't busy. Maybe not such a chunky 5 spoke design.

[@mr.k1896]

I could see GM bringing this design back with the coupe like sedan design à la Audi A7 or BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe

[@luisvelasco316]

Should do triple taillights in keeping with the practice for the Impala (and Caprice) during the 1960s and early 1970s. Otherwise, I think the tail is excellent.

[@sanysl9524]

I have a 2015 LTZ Black.. got it before my 23rd birthday, im not sure if whoever made it they got down man, because this car has surprised me i have took out any extra weight from spare tire to any extra items it came with, i put quality oil an Surpreme gas an this thing will get up an most V6 sedans till today…

[@burban952000]

Impala SS has to be on it and the wheels need to look like the original ones

[@CLLife]

96 is a all-time classic year all around the board

[@YCNSD]

Man how I miss my 03 ls Impala. Lost this past May. Now I have a 2020 Malibu. Chevy gang fo life...

[@cabeziduro]

You created a BAD ASS CHEVY , Thank you !

[@SpaceGhost_da_BassGhost]

94 through 96 Chevrolet Impala came in black. A black cherry if you will and an olive green

[@marvinmoise6558]

93 Caprice Classic. Best vehicle I've ever owned to date!!!!!!

[@nikeiddude123]

It looks great love the redesign, Imo the original wheels looked better and fit with the car's clean design. I think the wheels clash too much with them being a more busy design. The clean five spoke made the car look classy and aggressive without coming off like a boy racer fitted wheels on an impala. Love the redesign still. Cheers

[@kevinwhitt7972]

I was hoping to see a three tail lights on this. Like the old school Impala's had.

[@BobL56]

My thoughts exactly!

[@onetruesavage]

I currently own a 1995 Buick roadmaster. GREATEST GM Vehicle ever! The 95-96 sedans from GM are legends

[@RobertTripp]

I would love to have a copy of the second paper sketch that you did at the beginning of this video!

[@jackmagnium6115]

honestly it would have a modern version of the original LT1(better intake, heads, forged bottom end) and would be procharged(cause its a torque motor. it can use a centrifugal supercharger)

[@nikothevirgo]

They'd have to make sure they don't steal the design & get sued for millions like they did with the old one lol

[@kieoneyoungphotos]

I strongly suggest that you make a redesign of the original wheel design we all love that wheel and the one you used in the sketch looks like a BBS Tuner Car wheel! there are so many Impala SS Purist that prefer that wheel over any other aftermarket wheel design!!!

[@toneographystudios3591]

Dope! Only thing I would say is that the Impala has 6 tail lights traditionally and those wheels don’t really go with an American muscle car but over great job 👏🏽

[@matthall6567]

There where two engine options, the 350 and the ss had the 454. So came in black, green and a plum color

[@Viking8888]

Oh my goodness! You just turned that Impala into an insanely cool 4 door modern muscle car! That is lean and mean and I want two. One in gun metal grey with black racing stripes.

[@rtcturnemup7028]

😂😂😂

[@SaadKidwai]

I think the wheels don't match. Love the body redesign but the wheels ruin it.

[@MrRottweiler72]

Buy aftermarket.... Problem solved

[@MrDwightsimon]

Agreed. Those wheels would look much better on a BMW

[@BRaNSHAVIA]

You right,look like bmw wheels

[@doublea9482]

Needs a little less rim and a little more tire and I think it would look a lot better.

[@SDRIFTERAbdlmounaim]

those wheels look like the wheels most amateur Forza players put on their cars... in 21inches 😂

[@jordanporter5833]

One of my favorite cars ever. I'm from DC so to have one of these was like having the most luxurious cars in the world. We called them bubbles but if they ever decide to bring back a upgraded body style similar to the 96 impala, I would definitely trade my car in for one

[@KbL94]

This is undeniably inspired. The kind of stuff I’m subbed for right here. Love it.

[@ThatColorado]

As I'm watching the oldish supernatural TV show. There 1967 sedan chevy impala looks pretty badass. 1 of my new favorite cars. The 90s one is very nice as well though

[@BoardwalkBullies]

I had a 1996 Caprice "B4U" with the LT1.Basically the most fully loaded version of the car you can get. A friend of mine found it with 45K miles on it and bought it, then I bought it from him with 91K (he needed an SUV instead, LOL). I drove it up to 187K miles and someone stole it from my driveway while I was out of town (it wasn't running BTW). While although the car was a tank, I can say that in my experience the Ford Panther cars are tougher over the same miles. Over the 96K miles that I put on it I had the following go wrong: Front Left ball joint separated (twice) Transmission cooler lines busted under pressure (WOT, passing someone) dumping out all the fluid on the road (3x) A/C compressor pulley seized Fuel pump went bad Transmission went bad at 80K Front tie rod separated on highway (good thing I was hardly moving) Radiator went bad at 75K CD player stopped working at 90k (I got one out of a trailblazer to replace it, turns out it's also the same one that the C5 corvette uses) The original owner had done the car up to look like an actual police car even using the Goodyear RSA's. Had to change them every 15K miles because they would not stay in alignment for whatever reason, the insides would always wear prematurely no matter who aligned it (and they were 225.00 each back then even online). I ultimately just ended up putting on BFG's and that seemed to fix it. My boss had a 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis that had 250K on it and he had brought it brand new in 1998. Other than the fact that his transmission was starting to lose OD (because he never changed the fluid), the car never left him stranded. Oddly enough, the Caprice was the 2nd longest lasting car I ever owned before selling but it was the one that I had to get towed the most.

[@redhunnid5142]

This against the Hellcat Charger would be a dream come true. I like this way better than the other video with the front end this side looks way more modern. The other video was more like a appreciation video to the 96 impala this one looks like a remake of the 96 Impala in modern day 🔥🔥🔥

[@RILLAMAN84]

Dang, for a second. I thought this was real 😂🤦🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️. This is dope. I’ve never owned one, but every time I’d see one, I’d think, “man, I would LOVE to get my hands on one that’s in great shape.” They’re hard to find. Or at least they were. I see them here in Florida, more then I saw them back home in Cali.

[@waltergoodman321]

I would love to purchase a enlarged version of this sketch for my garage 😄

[@michaelcantu4809]

Pro tip comin from a impala owner myself. Chevyy onlyy put out the 96 in black because theyy were built an bought for use as police interceptors. These cars are the best as I see for the SS impalas.

[@GitGoodGaming]

I have the caprice version of this car (yes LT1 included) I LOVE this year of GM

[@J.Lyons1998]

That 96 is my dream car

[@Akus75038]

Let it go. GM? Making a car that people really really crave and want to come back? Yeah I'm totally holding my breath....

[@kaygokrazy3415]

Chevy… you’re hired 🤝

[@1hiphopnow]

I would like to see a redesign front end of this Impala SS

[@JoseMorales-wv7eh]

Great job i just wish we had a 2 door moon roof coupe and a rag top convertible like the actual impala from 1958- 1979 model

[@DragonKingNate123]

I’ve got a 2016 LT that I’m gonna eventually make into my own SS. Dunno what plans are gonna end up as but currently I’m thinking supercharged LSX 🤣💀

[@yallugly4317]

Please make videos

[@razorbill0078]

Now if only it was easy to work on,rwd,v8, and had a full frame then I'd get it

[@hmetv3907]

You made that sketch look so easy you made me think I could do it. It was terrible I failed horribly🤦🏽‍♂️. Beautiful car, Chevy definitely need to team up with you to bring this car to life.

[@LifeWithOG1]

This recreation would be a good competitor for the charger

[@genshotessaiga1657]

Love the original. Sometimes we should just leave great alone. Nice remodel had me super pumped to see my favorite car of all time thx.

[@mrheyfuckoff1]

I would drive this in a heartbeat. You should make a modern Chevy SS or the Caprice PPV.

[@anynonymous1585]

Yes

[@beekoolasf9400]

@@anynonymous1585they still make the caprice

[@anynonymous1585]

@@beekoolasf9400 ok

[@mdavid7149]

Your sketch actually looks more high performance than the car itself. I love that 3b design that's how I used to draw cars back in the day awesome work

[@jaycustom21]

It would look perfect with the original OEM Impala wheels....just made bigger from 15 to about 19 inches with a low profile tire.

[@StephenMWest]

I have a buddy here in Winnipeg has a 96SS, minty, black with gold accents, grey leather interior. Never winter driven, maintained religiously, clean as a whistle. I've seen the speedo going past 265kph on the perimeter on occasion 😳, like riding in your living room, very quickly.

[@joeschlotthauer840]

Great rendition, I have one as a daily driver. Now make the parts you modified for it.

[@bitemyshinnymetalass1569]

For the most part I feel like GM designers failed at attempt's to refresh the design of the classic B body bubble top large sedan. Now their vehicles feel compact. Looks too futuristic. And no V8 engine since 2013. My favorite style is from the 90s and hopefully someday I'll be driving a 1994-1996 Impala or Caprice.

[@chillscrill6116]

That’s Thug Life on Wheels!!!

[@willmatic84]

This ss is rare now and these days but love the sketch man 👌🏽

[@kingofnash]

Nice design I agree the wheels should've been sport rims nsm racing style but sporty,and the Impala badge should've stayed but it's dope 💯💯💯

[@raysason4838]

That car will never play out I would love to see one restored with a 6.2lsx camed supercharger

[@carman5567_]

door handles: welp im gone

[@giyuutomioka8133]

love the retro look

[@nunyabinness3574]

Chevy needs to make this....and hire this guy

[@AJ-nh8ik]

This is lovely. GM would mess it up though. They'd probably make it fwd with a 2.4 - 3.2L or turn it into an EV.

[@greggoods8592]

96 was the last great Impala

[@falcongamer58]

You should've redesigned the 2018 impala

[@EPICYELLOWHORSE]

If Chevrolet wanted to really impress people they would introduce an all new CHEVELLE! 🤓

[@aerobiks9882]

Not bad looking but all i can see in the rear is a camaro rear end with the diffuser and taillights, just reminds me of a mix between the 5th and 6th gen look

[@shazboz]

Its crazy how much it looks like a VR Commodore. EDIT : Oh and the redesign looks friggin awesome btw. The ducktail spoil fits soooooo well.

[@jpramseur8345]

This is my dream car it's crazy it still go for 10 15 grand smh🤦🏾‍♂️

[@mrfeelgood757]

2nd favorite car of alll. Time ......of course the. 64. Impala is my ultimate favorite

[@SoCalFreelance]

The police variant (1996 Caprice 9C1) has such a presence. I have a 1/18 scale model of one. Great keepsake.

[@hoff521]

looks dope!

[@Mr.Engine993]

I love how even after modernizing it, the car still looks old school and badass. If that car had a modern 5 liter V8 without too many electronics, I'd definitely consider buying it

[@jrsmith1008]

You can buy a Crown Vic at auction for a reasonable price Chevy was stupid for not continuing the Caprice so Ford filled the void until 2011 with well designed rear wheel drive V8 powered cars that can simply can't be killed try one you will see

[@jrsmith1008]

And the truth is you don't have two nickels to rub together so you ain't buying crap so many of you talk of buying things they see on KZbin if they made the car you fantasize about you certainly could not afford it you are living in a land of make believe sorry to bust your bubble 😎

[@pirpirpir-os7ms]

beautiful car by any standard

[@SquareBoxTruck454]

You drew a Jaguar from the 90s. Great job.

[@theardisdyas9020]

To really do this better you need to understand the Impala and the Caprice

[@philjimenez4874]

The 72 COUPE Impala was the BEST of them all .... Bring back a COUPE Impala for personal luxury 🤔

[@JTLeyva]

Should have did the same wheels but black with red outline

[@icyfrost101]

Just looks like a challenger/charger concept you basically made something that's already out there.

[@alandunn1568]

I totally like it all except the wheels. Reminds me of the 20 dollar set of wheel covers that western auto sold in the 70's. Jmo!! Your work is fantastic.🤗

[@theardisdyas9020]

Always needs the six rear lights

[@GeminEye95]

To me, looks kinda like a modern day Skyline incorporated into an Impreza with a bit of Monte Carlo. Lol

[@SavageHenry762]

it needs a 5.3LS with a 6.2 option.

[@nikothevirgo]

350, 396, 427 displacement options would be way more appropriate and more "SS fashion" lol

[@7Fields16llc]

I love it. Thanks for the redesign.

[@Pelleministeri]

The rims look kinda flat, the rear is okay!

[@Mgn-1]

I think of the modern Caprice as a 4 door Camaro mixed with the new Silverado EV proportions in the front, I liked your design Bembli, clean and tough at the same time.

[@planflykt]

Want you to make a video on Volvo 780 Bertone and another one on Alfa Romeo Montreal!

[@bshinn4884]

Should've stuck with the 5 stars. Just ramp them up to 19s or 20s

[@nathanieldinnwiddie4234]

They should make a 2 door of ss

[@anttemo41]

I want an SS so bad. Can't wait to own one

[@eliesquivel8479]

This being one of my favorite cars to own I do not like the way this “redesign” went down it seems kind of lazy to me and doesn’t really fit the personality the impala ss has but you have a ton of other videos I love keep doing what you do 🫡

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

I drive a 1996 Buick Roadmaster sedan. I love it

[@adriangreen2554]

94-96 Impala SS only Impala I like. 💯👍🏾

[@eadancel3332]

That tail lamps would be good for a modernized retro styled camaro

[@marcosaguilar4201]

ss my dream car I never have come to the right deal yet. When I get one is dugout always

[@courtneypuzzo2502]

the car was a full size sedan nearly 18 FT long have always loved the Impala/Caprice they don't even make the regular Impala after 2021 model year and stopped making the regular Caprice classic after the 1996 model year due to dwindling sales and low gas mileage with a combined MPG rating of 18 when expected combined EPA MPG ratings were 22 MPG for sedans so there was a gas guzzler tax attached to the Caprice/Impala etc. while for example a Toyota Avalon which is in the same class large car got a combined 24.5 MPG at that time so it didn't have a gas guzzler tax while for example a 2023 Toyota XSE 4 Cylinder averages 32.5 mpg so it would take about 14 Gallons to drive from Boston to Washington DC so about 1.8 gallons less than a full tank of gas mind you a 1996 Impala/Caprice had a 23 Gallon tank while a Camry of the same Era had a 15.9 gallon tank granted the Impala/Caprice of the era was nearly 18 Ft long and the Camry is 15 Ft long and weighs 1,000 LBs less. that's why my late maternal grandmother prefered using her 1990 Camry to drive me to school when I was a kid rather than the 1988 Caprice Classic sedan she was loaned by the cab company she worked for the Caprice had a 39 ft turning radius where as a Camry's turning radius varies between 19ft and 20ft so its easier to turn in tight spaces like the school drop off/pickup line or a crowded mall parking lot something we enjoyed doing together was shopping

[@msk3905]

Fascinating watching you work but hate the tail lights, need to change tail pipes to something more modern like ovals but love the wheels