1982 Chevrolet Impala
By the 1980s, the Impala nameplate was back and sold as a police car. But if it looks familiar to you, that’s most likely because the Impala shared an entire design with the Caprice. The Impala was positioned as Chevrolet’s entry-level full-size sedan in 1982 which meant that it sold well. Police departments liked this car because of the small block V8 and the high level of reliability. The Impala did a great job of keeping police officers on the road and it was a lot more efficient than previous cars (via Classic).
The Impala was a great ride for several reasons and consumers enjoyed its cheap price tag and relative reliability. The 1982 Impala utilized a traditional body-on-frame construction with a live rear axle and coil springs, which provided a comfortable ride quality typical of full-size American sedans of the time.