Jensen Ackles, a.k.a Dean Winchester, is the protagonist of the hit TV series Supernatural. In this piece, though, we’ll be talking about Baby, the 1967 Chevy Impala that Dean drives on his escapades. Dean’s Impala plays an outsized role in the show and even has an entire episode named after it in Season 11.
What’s so special about the ‘67 Impala, though? Let’s take a closer look at this iconic ride straight out of Supernatural.
The 1967 Chevrolet Impala debuted in 1956 as a concept car and is a very rare Chevy, with less than 7000 units ever produced. The car had two engine variants: a six-cylinder with 155 horsepower and a V8 engine capable of 195 horsepower.
In some variants, the car’s engine isn’t under the hood but in the rear. However, the Impala Dean drives its power-packed V8 engine exactly where all regular vehicles do.
It is one of the classic sports cars from the 1960s, which isn’t just about luxury but also power. However, the 1967 model driven by Dean in Supernatural is known for being more prominent in size than other models.
This Chevy came with a 250 cubic-inch Turbo-Thrift 6 and 283 cubic-inch Turbo-Fire V-8 as a base model. The car itself has a 3-speed automatic gearbox.
The vehicle’s V-8 engine weighs 1740 kg at the curb. It produces 385 bhp (390 PS/287 kW) of power at 5200 rpm and maximum torque of 623 N·m (460 lb·ft/63.5 kg/ m) at 3400 rpm. It can manage a maximum speed of 209 km/h or 130 mph.
The Impala had newly added interior features, including a stereo 8-track player, a fiber optic light monitoring system, and vacuum power door locks.
The all-vinyl upholstery was standard on the convertible and station wagons and was offered in a range of colors. Initially, the all-vinyl trim was offered solely in black.
The ‘67 Chevy Impala has added side marker lights and energy-absorbing collapsible steering columns to its features. The ride was, in essence, custom designed to suit Dean Winchester’s driving needs.
Apart from the vehicle in question, there are various other cars that Dean drives through the length and breadth of the 15-season show! Let’s look at a few of them that almost come close to being a character in themselves, just like ‘baby,’ a.k.a. The 1967 Chevrolet Impala. Let’s take a look at them.
The protagonist, Dean Winchester from Supernatural, drives around 20 vehicles through the various episodes in 15 seasons. We hate some, and we love some. But we can all agree that the 1967 Chevy Impala suits him the best and almost became synonymous with the show.
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