• The 1983 Impala, unlike its predecessors, was only offered with a four-door body style.classic impala headlights image by Jorge Moro from Fotolia.com
  
  The 1983 Impala is a widely recognized vehicle from Chevrolet using the same A-body contours associated with other General Motors vehicles of the era. The Impala enjoyed success not only in the U.S. domestic market, but also as a fleet service vehicle for police departments throughout the nation. The sedan's four-door body style, coupled with Chevrolet's reliable small-block engines, made the 1983 Impala a popular choice for a generation of drivers.
  
  

Engine Options

• The 1983 Chevrolet Impala offered three different engine choices for consumers in the United States. The first and smaller of the engines was the 3.8 liter V-6 motor using electronic fuel injection. The V-6, when compared to its V-8 counterparts, consumed less fuel while providing similar horsepower. The two other engine choices for the Impala were the 5.0 liter V-8, and the larger 5.7 liter V-8. Both V-8 engines were based on the Chevrolet small-block V-8 engine that the company had implemented in vehicles for the previous four decades.
  
  

Transmission Choices

• All 1983 Chevrolet Impala models used a three-speed automatic transmission as the standard drivetrain for power delivery. Buyers could order, for an additional charge, an Impala with a four-speed automatic transmission from the factory. No manual transmission options were available for this model. Police versions of the Chevy Impala did have the option for a "heavy-duty" four-speed transmission designed for fleet use.
  
  

Body Style

• Chevrolet eliminated the coupe and wagon versions of the Impala for 1983, opting instead for a four-door model to carry the brand. Despite the reduced model types, Chevrolet sold more Impala units in 1983 than in 1982.
  
  

Amenities

• The 1983 Chevrolet Impala was available with air conditioning, power windows, tape-player and leather seats, all at an additional charge from Chevrolet dealers. Power steering and power brakes were standard with all units.