The Caprice PPV’s 6.0-liter V-8 is rated at 355 horsepower (268 kW) and 384 lb-ft of torque (521 Nm).
What is a Chevy Caprice PPV?
Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) delivers the performance, comfort and safety today’s police departments need. It was developed in key areas specifically for police duty, with modern equipment and features including: Segment-leading performance.
What was the last year they made the Chevy Caprice?
2017
The Chevrolet Caprice is a full-sized automobile produced by Chevrolet in North America for the 1965 to 1996 model years….
| Chevrolet Caprice | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1965–1996 2000–2017 (Holden) |
| Model years | 1966–1996 2001–2017 (Middle East) 2011–2017 (North America) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size |
Are Chevy Caprice fast?
Product Information. The Caprice PPV’s V-8 engine delivers a top speed of 155 mph (248 km/h), outperforming the Dodge Charger V-8 and Ford Taurus-based Ford Police Interceptor with EcoBoost.
Is the Caprice PPV AWD?
The 2020 model comes with either a V-6 engine with all-wheel drive or a V-8 Hemi with rear-drive. Both are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. It can reach speeds of 140 mph, making it one of the fastest vehicles on the road.
How much horsepower does a 2013 Caprice have?
355 horsepower
Available 6.0L V-8, rated at 355 horsepower (265 kW), with fuel-saving Active Fuel Management technology and E85 capability, delivers best-in-class top speed and 0-60 acceleration of less than six seconds.
What is a L77 engine?
The L77 is an engine produced by General Motors for full-size vehicles. Displacing 6.0 liters in a V8 configuration, the L77 is part of the fourth-generation Small Block engine family and, for all intents and purposes, is the 6.0-liter Vortec L96 engine used in GM’s GMT900-based trucks and SUVs.
Where can I find support for a Chevrolet Caprice PPV?
We connect Caprice PPV owners and enthusiasts worldwide! Welcome! Welcome to the NewCaprice.com and CapricePPV.com sites, the worldwide owner-to-owner support network for privately owned 2011-2017 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicles! Caprices for sale!
When did the Chevy Caprice go out of production?
A lot of questions have been aimed at Chevrolet since the Caprice went out of production in 1996. The 1996 Chevrolet Caprice probably represented the pinnacle of the quintessential police vehicles. That car came up against the old standard bearer, the 1969 Dodge Polara, and beat it outright.
How to tell if a Caprice is a fleet car?
Center console, carpet, radio unlocked…. the Caprice has way more room in the rear seat and trunk. The trick with the Caprice is to get one that never saw fleet service. Most fleet vehicles have been ridden hard and put away wet to say the least.
Where is the Caprice going to be built?
The Caprice is going to built in Elizabeth, South Australia, and shipped here. It is a police vehicle only, with no plans for any models sold to the general public. How long that might last when the dealers get hold of the units is anybody’s guess.
