Iconic Tri‑round taillights return After a one‑year absence in 1959, the signature three round taillights per side returned in 1960 complete with a white band running along the rear fenders.
Nearly half a million built In 1960, Chevrolet produced about 490,000 Impalas, offered in eight body styles, including convertible, two and four‑door Sport Coupes, Sport Sedans, and the Nomad wagon.
Huge styling evolution The design flattened the dramatic tail fins into broad “seagull” wings, sharpening the previously rounder 1959 look into a leaner and more horizontal form.
Lots of engine variety Buyers could choose from seven V8 options a 283‑cu in small‑block (up to 290 hp) and several 348‑cu in Turbo‑Thrust engines, including triple 2‑barrel versions making up to 335 hp .
Fuel injection discontinued
The tricky Rochester fuel‑injected small‑block packages were dropped, so 1960 marked the last year of availability for fuel injection before it returned in later decades.
New options added
1960 brought cruise control (“Speedminder”) and six‑way power seats to the Impala range first‑time offerings in the line.
Standard comfort and convenience
Even base Impalas came equipped with amenities like an electric clock, parking‑brake warning light, glove compartment light, and reverse lights, all part of the Impala’s luxury image.
A milestone build
On June 17, 1960, the 43 millionth Chevrolet produced was an Impala, showing the model’s importance in Chevy’s history .
Highly regarded by fans
Enthusiasts and classic car lovers frequently call the 1960 Impala one of the best‑looking Chevys ever, particularly when equipped with stylish wheel and trim combinations.
Exported with right‑hand drive
GM’s Oshawa plant in Canada built right‑hand‑drive Impalas for export to places like Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, these were even the first American post‑war imports to come standard with a V8 engine in Australia.
