http://www.chevroletcapriceppv.com/p...e-Brochure.pdf

Nice little link with a bunch of information about the new police cruiser.

Step in the right direction, now we just need it for civilian use

 

Oh ~>`O, now they can catch U Mod `Mike Great link & pictures...Like the Detective Model : )
2011 Chevrolet Caprice PPV - Car News

GM imports a rear-driver from the penal colony to help patrol our roads.

BY DAVID GLUCKMAN
October 2009

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Rumor had it that GM would continue to import the Pontiac G8 as a police-package Chevy. It turns out rumor had it wrong—mostly. While the Pontiac G8 is officially dead, another car on its platform is coming from Australia to patrol our roads. GM will allow U.S. police departments to order a cop-spec Chevrolet Caprice beginning next year, with the first cruisers hitting the road in 2011. The Caprice is built on the Holden platform used for the G8 and which also underpins the new Camaro. Holden calls the car Statesman in Australia, while it is rebadged as a Chevy Caprice for sale in the Middle East.
At 118.5 inches, the Caprice rides on the longest wheelbase of any car using GM’s global rear-drive platform; the G8 was nearly four inches shorter between its wheels. Most of that room is accounted for in the larger back seat—GM claims a four-inch advantage in rear legroom over the Ford Crown Victoria. The Caprice PPV (for Police Patrol Vehicle) will do battle with the ubiquitous Crown Vic as well as the Dodge Charger. The front-seat design is police-specific, able to accommodate officers wearing utility belts for long drives. Departments can also opt for a rear-curtain-airbag delete to allow for a full-width rear partition, making the police safer and ignoring the extra harm that may befall perps in the back after a rollover or side-impact collision.
V-8 or V-6 Power, Uprated Brakes and More
Police-package Caprices will be motivated by either a V-6 or V-8. A 355-hp, 6.0-liter V-8 will be launched first, followed by a 3.6-liter V-6 the following year. All cars will get police-duty upgrades, including a high-output alternator; auxiliary coolers for engine oil, transmission fluid, and power-steering fluid; 18-inch steel wheels; four-wheel disc brakes with beefier brake pads; and police-calibrated stability control. A large touch-screen interface for primary vehicle controls is integrated into the center console, as well. Two batteries are mounted in the trunk, one for the engine and the other for accessories like computers, lights, and radar guns.
The Caprice doesn’t appear to share any body panels with the G8, save for the front doors, and is a much softer design in general. The car has a similar, porpoise-like side profile to the last Caprice offered here in the ’90s, which also saw police duty. There are no plans to offer a civilian version of the Caprice PPV.

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2011 Chevrolet Caprice Police Car news, pictures, and information


Be On The Lookout: All-New Chevy Caprice Police Car Reports For Duty In 2011


An all-new Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) will join the ranks of law enforcement departments across North America in 2011. It's a modern, full-size, rear-drive sedan that will offer both V-8 and V-6 engines, as well as a host of specialized equipment and features.

Chevrolet made the announcement at the annual International Association of Chiefs of Police convention, in Denver, Colorado. The Caprice PPV will be available for ordering next year and will hit the streets in early 2011.

'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 Crown Victoria in key areas.'

Vice President, Global Chevrolet Brand Brent Dewar added, 'Along with Impala and Tahoe, the Caprice PPV gives agencies a greater range of choices for police and special service vehicles that are all available from Chevrolet.'

Únlike other police cars on the market, the Caprice PPV is not based on existing 'civilian' passenger-car model sold in North America. It has been developed in key areas specifically for police duty, containing modern equipment and features:

• Powerful 6.0L V-8 with fuel-saving Active Fuel Management technology and E85 capability delivers expected best-in-class 0-60 acceleration (sub six seconds) and top speed; a V-6 engine will also be offered, beginning in the 2012 model year

• Optional front-seat-only side curtain air bags allows a full-width rear-seat barrier for greater officer safety

• Two trunk-mounted batteries, with one of them dedicated to powering various police equipment

• Designed for five-passenger seating, meaning the upper-center section of the dashboard can be used for equipment mounting without the concern of air bag deployment interference

• Compatibility with in-dash touch-screen computer technology

• Special front seats designed for the long-term comfort of officers whose car is their effective office, including space that accommodates the bulk of a typical equipment belt

The front seats are sculpted to 'pocket' the equipment belt, which greatly increases the comfort for a great range of police officer sizes. The foam density of the seatback and cushion insert surfaces are designed to conform to the shape of an equipment belt's various items, too, allowing the officer's back to rest properly on the seatback surface.

'The Chevrolet Caprice PPV's seats represent a revolution in comfort and utility for officers who spend long hours in their car,' said Bob Demick, lead seat design manager. 'The shape also enhances entry and egress, making it easier for officers to exit the vehicle quickly. The seatback bolsters, for example, have been purposefully contoured to help pocket the equipment on the belt, which includes the gun, Taser and handcuffs, which rest comfortably in the sculpted lower bolsters. That also increases the longevity of the trim cover surface.'

Along with comfort, the materials used in the seats were also carefully selected. High-wear materials were chosen to stand up to long hours of everyday use, while breathability, long-term durability and ease of cleaning were also important criteria.

Engineers worked on several iterations of the seat, testing a couple of versions in the field to get real-world feedback from police officers, who used prototype seats in their cruisers for a month. Their input helped determine the final design.

Class-leading space

The Caprice PPV is based on GM's global rear-drive family of vehicles that also underpins the Chevy Camaro. It uses the longest wheelbase of the architecture – 118.5 inches (3,010 mm) – along with a four-wheel independent suspension that delivers responsive high-performance driving characteristics that are crucial in some police scenarios.

Caprice PPV's long wheelbase also contributes to exceptional spaciousness. Compared to the primary competition, its advantages include:

• A larger interior volume – 112 cubic feet / 3,172 liters – than the Ford Crown Victoria, including nearly 4 inches (101 mm) more rear legroom

• The barrier between the front seat and rear seat is positioned farther rearward, allowing for full front-seat travel and greater recline for officer comfort

• At 18 cubic feet (535 liters) free space (beyond battery located in trunk), the Caprice's trunk volume is large enough to accommodate a full-size spare tire under a flat load surface in the trunk storage area.

The Caprice's 6.0-liter V-8 is rated at an estimated 355 horsepower (265 kW) with an estimated 384 lb-ft of torque. It is backed by a six-speed automatic transmission that is performance-calibrated for police duty. Additional, police car-specific powertrain and vehicle system features include:

• High-output alternator

• Engine oil, transmission and power §teering coolers

• Standard 18-inch steel wheels with bolt-on center caps

• Large, four-wheel disc brakes with heavy-duty brake pads

• Heavy-duty suspension components

• Police-calibrated stability control system

• Driver information center in the instrument cluster with selectable speed tracking feature.

A host of complementary features are also offered, including special equipment packages such as spotlights; lockouts for the power windows and locks; and an 'undercover' street-appearance package (9C3).

To enable more room for interior equipment, the standard radio can be relocated to the trunk, allowing for an in-dash, touch-screen computer to be used.

Caprice on patrol: A brief history

Chevrolet's history with law enforcement is almost as old as the brand itself. Police departments have used Chevy sedans as police cars for decades, ordering them with basic equipment and powerful V-8 engines – including some special engines that weren't available in regular-production models, such as the 1959 Biscayne that was offered with up to 315 horsepower.

The full-size Chevrolets joined the force in 1976. All Caprice police cars – including the new, 2011 model – have carried the 9C1 order code. Here's a quick look back at Chevys on patrol:

1959 – Chevy Biscayne police model capable of 135 mph with specially tuned, police-only version of the 348-cubic-inch V-8 engine

1965 – The new 'big-block' 396 engine is offered in Biscayne and Bel Air police cars, making them among the most powerful on patrol; a 427 V-8 was added in 1966

1976 – The 9C1 order code is given for the first time to a full-size Chevy police car package. It carries the Impala name.

1977 – The full-size Chevy is downsized. The 9C1 police package is retained, as is the Impala name.

1986 – The Caprice name replaces Impala, as the car is updated for the mid- and late-1980s – including the option of a powerful, 5.7-liter small-block V-8.

1991 – A new-generation Caprice is launched, with the 9C1 police car still on the beat.

1994 – The 260-horsepower (194 Nm) LT1 V-8 engine is offered in the Caprice 9C1, making it one of the fastest full-size police cars ever offered.

1996 – Caprice police car production ends, as GM's full-size, body-on-frame car architecture is discontinued.

2011 – The Caprice PPV returns to active duty.
Source - Chevrolet

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 Únit 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.
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Hmmm. Id much rather rock the good 'ol Charger. And if I was detective, the Merc Marauder.

 

Nice Article. Thanks for sharing!

 

It lost me at Pass-Key

 

Nice looking car.

I'd still rather own the Malibu. But that's just me.

Saw a new Camaro convertible come racing up my @$$ today on the way to the doctor's. He must have been pissed that old Monte Carlo Pace was in front of him. And he opted for the cool rally stripe package with matching mud flaps versus turn signals on the car.