The 1961 model year witnessed the introduction of big upgrades, including the bubble top design and the Super Sport. The 1961 Chevy Impala SS wasn't ... some gaskets. The engine under the hood ...

The prime choice back in 1961 was the 409 engine, boasting 360 horsepower with its four-barrel carburetor. However, the true popular pick was the 348, which Chevrolet waved goodbye to in 1962.