Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle Out to Arrest Competition This Weekend
Chevrolet’s all-new Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) takes on the competition at the 2011 Police Vehicle Evaluation Program this weekend in Lansing, where the Michigan State Police Precision Driving Unit will run the vehicles through top speed, acceleration, braking, high-speed handling and other tests.
Hitting the streets next spring, the Caprice joins the front-wheel drive Impala PPV and Tahoe PPV, making Chevrolet the only manufacturer to offer a full range of police vehicles.
The full-size rear-wheel drive Caprice PPV delivers the performance, comfort and safety that today’s police departments need to help keep America's streets safe. The Caprice’s 6.0-liter V-8 is rated at an estimated 355 horsepower (265 kW) with 384 lb-ft of torque (521 Nm). It is also backed by a six-speed automatic transmission, which is performance-calibrated for police duty, and can accelerate from zero to 60 miles per hour in less than six seconds.
A unique Performance Algorithm Liftfoot (PAL) calibration, within Sport shift mode, allows the transmission to “understand” the driving conditions and select the appropriate gear - even through tight turns - and provides the required engine torque.
With unmatched interior space and sculpted front seats to “pocket” an officer’s equipment belt, the Caprice PPV allows officers to do their jobs effectively with maximum comfort.
To help avoid crashes and prevent injuries, the Caprice PPV includes standard StabiliTrak electronic stability control with a special police calibration for aggressive driving maneuvers, and front seat-only head curtain air bags that enables the use of a full-width prisoner partition for greater officer safety.
