2012 Imppy LT

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markss327
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2012 Imppy LT

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I've been inactive here for a while, but after reading about BP's new 'Stang, I felt it was time to return.

Back in Jan, my old '05 Imppy, with 137k, was traded in, for a used, 2012 Imppy, LT. Like, BPs Stang, this was a 'fleet' vehicle, in service for a little over 13 months, and showing 19k on the clock. (Now with 37k) It too, was from the south -Alabama.
I test drove this for about an hour, had it up on a lift at the dealership, and could find nothing really wrong, outside of a cigarette burn on the pass seat,and some scratches on the back door, inside panels - probably from suit cases, in and out.

Now, the 3.6 VVT, DI\6spd, is just awesome. 300hp. Put your foot in it, and ya had better have both hands on the wheel. :mrgreen: Yet, 25.5 - 27mpg. Best, was a trip to Cedar PT, 31.2mpg
A dark side, this engine will consume a quart of Mobile1, in 3500 miles. Internet research, says this is 'normal'... Well, at least, she holds 6 quarts.

Looking for a Wednesday night, to take it to Thompson.

BP - Another Cheeseburger run? :lol:
-Mark
2012 Impala LT 3.6 VVTDI
300hp - a bit much for FWD!
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Basement Paul
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Re: 2012 Imppy LT

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I plan to go out this Wed, but with the Caddy. Somewhere I posted, but oddly not under my Mustang's listing, that I took the Mustang out to TRP not too long after I got it. It was about 70 deg out, and my best is 14.27 at about 99.5 mph. I'd be surprised if the Impala could match that, but the specs are pretty similar as far as HP, weight, and gearing go. I think I'm a little lighter, but am probably geared worse.

I'm starting to see this Impalas all over the place, so I'm curious to see what yours will run (and Matt's too).

I am looking to get that cheeseburger back...

Good to see you back.

edit- here's the link: http://tiresmoke.org/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1639


-BP
markss327
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Re: 2012 Imppy LT

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14.20s aint to shabby! Actually, Impressive. :shock:
If I'm even in the 14s, Ill be ecstatic.
With TC off, the Imppy will spin a tire, without any difficulty.
I have no clue what my final drive is...
-Mark
2012 Impala LT 3.6 VVTDI
300hp - a bit much for FWD!
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Re: 2012 Imppy LT

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Some specs:

2012 Impala 3.6 6-speed auto:

First Gear Ratio (:1)4.50
Second Gear Ratio (:1)2.90
Third Gear Ratio (:1)1.80
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)1.40
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)0.70
Reverse Ratio (:1)2.90
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)2.77

http://autos.yahoo.com/chevrolet/impala ... mance.html


That should give you something to shoot for.

See you at the track.

-BP
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