American police gets new Chevrolet Caprice cop car
06 Oct 2009|7,368 views
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The new cars will be officially called the Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV), and is based on GM’s Zeta rear-wheel-drive that is also used in the Chevrolet Camaro, and has a lengthy 3010mm wheelbase, along with four wheel independent suspension.
The new Caprice PPV uses a 6.0-litre V8 engine that produces 355bhp and has cylinder deactivation fuel-saving Active Fuel Management and E85 capability. GM says that the power sent to the rear wheels via the six-speed automatic transmission allows the Caprice PPV to go from 0-100km/h in under 6 seconds.
The Caprice PPV will also be fitted with special police car-only features, such as a high-output alternator, engine oil, transmission and power steering coolers, 18-inch steel wheels with bolt-on centre caps, larger four-wheel disc brakes with heavy-duty brake pads, heavy-duty suspension components, police-calibrated stability control system and driver information centre in the instrument cluster with selectable speed tracking feature. There are also specially contoured seats designed to fit police utility belts and police equipment, while other options available include spotlights, lockouts for the power windows and locks, and an "undercover" street-appearance package.
"The new Chevrolet Caprice police car is the right tool at the right time for law enforcement," said Jim Campbell, general manager for GM Fleet and Commercial Operations. "We asked for a lot of feedback from our police customers, which helped us develop a vehicle that is superior to the (Ford) Crown Victoria in key areas." GM added that the new Caprice will not replace the current Impala cop car, and will be used alongside the Tahoe off roader.
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The new cars will be officially called the Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV), and is based on GM’s Zeta rear-wheel-drive that is also used in the Chevrolet Camaro, and has a lengthy 3010mm wheelbase, along with four wheel independent suspension.
The new Caprice PPV uses a 6.0-litre V8 engine that produces 355bhp and has cylinder deactivation fuel-saving Active Fuel Management and E85 capability. GM says that the power sent to the rear wheels via the six-speed automatic transmission allows the Caprice PPV to go from 0-100km/h in under 6 seconds.
The Caprice PPV will also be fitted with special police car-only features, such as a high-output alternator, engine oil, transmission and power steering coolers, 18-inch steel wheels with bolt-on centre caps, larger four-wheel disc brakes with heavy-duty brake pads, heavy-duty suspension components, police-calibrated stability control system and driver information centre in the instrument cluster with selectable speed tracking feature. There are also specially contoured seats designed to fit police utility belts and police equipment, while other options available include spotlights, lockouts for the power windows and locks, and an "undercover" street-appearance package.
"The new Chevrolet Caprice police car is the right tool at the right time for law enforcement," said Jim Campbell, general manager for GM Fleet and Commercial Operations. "We asked for a lot of feedback from our police customers, which helped us develop a vehicle that is superior to the (Ford) Crown Victoria in key areas." GM added that the new Caprice will not replace the current Impala cop car, and will be used alongside the Tahoe off roader.
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