2011 Chevrolet Caprice Police car revealed: based on the Australian Holden Caprice, LWB Version of Pontiac G8

2011 Chevrolet Caprice Police car revealed: based on Australian LWB Version of the Pontiac G8, Holden Caprice

looks like Bob Lutz was right after all, when in July, he said that the Pontiac G8 live as the Chevrolet Caprice - even if shortly after he hurriedly took his words back. Apparently, which meant Lutz has been that the G8 would live as a law police car that GM has revealed the all-new Chevrolet Caprice Police patrol vehicle (PPV) at the annual Congress of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, in Denver, Colorado.

located to join the ranks of line ministries law everywhere in America from the North in 2011, the new Caprice is essentially a version of Australian models remasked Holden Caprice and statesman who are themselves the most luxurious versions, long wheelbase of the Holden Commodore and his American counterpart, the Pontiac G8, which will soon be abandoned.

and just to confuse you a bit more, the Holden Caprice and her twin brother of statesman are already sold in the Middle East as the Chevrolet Caprice.

as with the Commodore and the G8, Chevrolet Caprice PPV is based on GM's Zeta RWD platform that also underpins the new Chevrolet Camaro. It uses the longer wheelbase of the architecture that measures 118.5 inches (3 010 mm) in length with an independent suspension at all four wheels

at the launch, the Chevrolet Caprice PPV will be available only with a V8 6.0 liter GM with Active fuel economy and of possibilities of E85 fuel management technology , but GM said that in the 2012 model year, a smaller displacement V6 engine will also be available.

the Caprice PPV V8 produces a power estimated 355 horsepower (265 kW) and 384 lb - ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed that is specially calibrated for police duty automatic. The Detroit carmaker, said that the Caprice V8 can sprint from zero to 60 mph (96 km/h) in less than 6.0 seconds.

additional police officers specific automotive powertrain and vehicle system features include: a high-performance engine oil alternator, coolers, transmission and power steering, steel rims of 18 inches with Central bolted hats, more big disc brakes with the weight heavy, rugged suspension, information components brake pads system and stability control pilot calibrated police Center on the dashboard with speed selectable tracking feature.

according to GM, the Caprice PPV can also be equipped with special sets such as projectors. lockout for windows and locks; and a set of street scenery "of infiltration" (9: 3).

"the new Chevrolet Caprice police car is the right tool at the right time for law enforcement," said Jim Campbell, Director general for parks GM and Commercial operations. "We asked a lot of feedback from our customers of the police, which has allowed us to develop a vehicle that is superior to the Crown Victoria in key areas."

General Motors stressed that the new PPV of Caprice will not replace the Chevy Impala, which will continue to provided uniformed police Tahoe.