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KingElvis · 08-24-2009, 10:14 AM

The Epi II must offer superior rear legroom and width for three passengers in back (and possibly in front). If you got a front driver with 78" width - maybe a 116" wheelbase and 204+" length it would be big enough - and then you avoid the problem of the Impala actually having LESS legroom than the 'midsize' Malibu.

And a tougher transmission is needed to handle the power of a V8 engine. I've heard the current 4t60 keeps failing in the SS models - perhaps why they canceled the V8 this year.

People are getting upset about front drive, but I think if we get a genuinely large (6 passenger) car with a V8 option traditionalists could find something to love - and that would offer a clear advantage over the less expensive Malibu.

...and perhaps they could even bring back the Caprice name for a luxury version.

08-24-2009, 10:14 AM	#25 (permalink)
KingElvis 6.0 Liter L76 V8 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chicago Drives: 2009 Silverado Reg Cab LS 4.8L Posts: 2,025	Re: Speculation: New Impala Coming in 2011? The Epi II must offer superior rear legroom and width for three passengers in back (and possibly in front). If you got a front driver with 78" width - maybe a 116" wheelbase and 204+" length it would be big enough - and then you avoid the problem of the Impala actually having LESS legroom than the 'midsize' Malibu. And a tougher transmission is needed to handle the power of a V8 engine. I've heard the current 4t60 keeps failing in the SS models - perhaps why they canceled the V8 this year. People are getting upset about front drive, but I think if we get a genuinely large (6 passenger) car with a V8 option traditionalists could find something to love - and that would offer a clear advantage over the less expensive Malibu. ...and perhaps they could even bring back the Caprice name for a luxury version.