1961 Chevrolet Impala SS for sale in Louisiana. The Impala Super Sport was the first true American muscle car. This option could be ordered for Impala Coupes, Sedans and Hardtops. It was a $54.00 dealer installed option. It included a "SS" emblems, padded dash spinner wheel covers, power steering, power brakes and a 7000 RPM tach.
A 283 cubic inch v-8 was standard but two V-8's were available at prices in the $344 to $500 range. One was a Turbo-Thrust 348 that came in 340 horsepower with a four barrel carburetor or a 350 horsepower with three two barrel carburetor. A 409 cubic inch Turbo-Fire V-8 came in 360 horsepower with a four barrel carburetor or a 380 horsepower with three two barrel carburetor. A four speed close ratio transmission was $188.00 extra.