2011 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol prices start at $30,995
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2011 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol prices start at $30,995
2011 CHEVROLET CAPRICE PPV IS READY FOR DUTY
DETROIT – The all-new Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) hits the streets next spring, delivering the performance, comfort and safety that today’s police departments need. It is a 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.
Caprice PPV joins the front-wheel-drive Impala PPV and Tahoe PPV, making Chevrolet the only manufacturer to offer a full range of police vehicles. Detective versions of the vehicle will be available in April 2011 (order code 9C3), while the patrol models will be on duty by June 2011 (order code 9C1). The MSRP for both models is $30,995.
“Caprice PPV is the right car for law enforcement today, with an unmatched combination of comfort, safety and performance,” said Brian Small, general manager, GM Fleet and Commercial Operations. “It fills a void in the law enforcement market, and input from the Law Enforcement Product Council helped us design it to be the most useful and comfortable police car on the market.”
Unlike other police cars on the market, the Caprice PPV is not based on an existing “civilian” passenger car sold in North America. It has been developed in key areas specifically for police duty, containing modern equipment and features.
“This is a no-compromises police car,” said Al Oppenheiser, vehicle chief engineer, GM RWD and Performance Car. “From the seats and console area to the safety features, everything was designed specifically for the way police officers will use it.”
Vehicle highlights include:
• Powerful 6.0L V-8, rated at 355 horsepower (265 kW), with fuel-saving Active Fuel Management technology and E85 capability, delivers expected best-in-class 0-60 acceleration (under six seconds) and top speed; a V-6 engine will be offered beginning in the 2012 model year
• Six-speed automatic transmission with sport shift calibrations for high-performance driving
• Exceptional braking performance with heavy-duty, four-wheel discs and police-calibrated anti-lock system
• Six standard air bags and StabiliTrak stability control
• Segment-leading interior space, with the center console area designed for computers and other police equipment
• Special front seats designed for the long-term comfort of officers whose car is their office, sculpted to fit the bulk of a typical equipment belt.
Caprice PPV performance
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 backed by a six-speed automatic transmission that is performance-calibrated for police duty. Additional, police car-specific powertrain and vehicle system features include:
• 2.92 axle ratio with standard limited-slip differential
• 170-amp high-output alternator with idle boost feature
• Engine oil, transmission and power steering coolers
• Electric cooling fans and high-strength EPDM (ethylene-propylene-diene monomer) coolant hoses
A standard four-wheel independent suspension, with heavy-duty components, delivers responsive, high-performance driving characteristics that are crucial in some police scenarios. A tight turning diameter of 38.06 feet (11.4 m) and a generous ground clearance of 5.6 inches (142.2 mm) enable exceptional maneuverability.
DETROIT – The all-new Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) hits the streets next spring, delivering the performance, comfort and safety that today’s police departments need. It is a 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.
Caprice PPV joins the front-wheel-drive Impala PPV and Tahoe PPV, making Chevrolet the only manufacturer to offer a full range of police vehicles. Detective versions of the vehicle will be available in April 2011 (order code 9C3), while the patrol models will be on duty by June 2011 (order code 9C1). The MSRP for both models is $30,995.
“Caprice PPV is the right car for law enforcement today, with an unmatched combination of comfort, safety and performance,” said Brian Small, general manager, GM Fleet and Commercial Operations. “It fills a void in the law enforcement market, and input from the Law Enforcement Product Council helped us design it to be the most useful and comfortable police car on the market.”
Unlike other police cars on the market, the Caprice PPV is not based on an existing “civilian” passenger car sold in North America. It has been developed in key areas specifically for police duty, containing modern equipment and features.
“This is a no-compromises police car,” said Al Oppenheiser, vehicle chief engineer, GM RWD and Performance Car. “From the seats and console area to the safety features, everything was designed specifically for the way police officers will use it.”
Vehicle highlights include:
• Powerful 6.0L V-8, rated at 355 horsepower (265 kW), with fuel-saving Active Fuel Management technology and E85 capability, delivers expected best-in-class 0-60 acceleration (under six seconds) and top speed; a V-6 engine will be offered beginning in the 2012 model year
• Six-speed automatic transmission with sport shift calibrations for high-performance driving
• Exceptional braking performance with heavy-duty, four-wheel discs and police-calibrated anti-lock system
• Six standard air bags and StabiliTrak stability control
• Segment-leading interior space, with the center console area designed for computers and other police equipment
• Special front seats designed for the long-term comfort of officers whose car is their office, sculpted to fit the bulk of a typical equipment belt.
Caprice PPV performance
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 backed by a six-speed automatic transmission that is performance-calibrated for police duty. Additional, police car-specific powertrain and vehicle system features include:
• 2.92 axle ratio with standard limited-slip differential
• 170-amp high-output alternator with idle boost feature
• Engine oil, transmission and power steering coolers
• Electric cooling fans and high-strength EPDM (ethylene-propylene-diene monomer) coolant hoses
A standard four-wheel independent suspension, with heavy-duty components, delivers responsive, high-performance driving characteristics that are crucial in some police scenarios. A tight turning diameter of 38.06 feet (11.4 m) and a generous ground clearance of 5.6 inches (142.2 mm) enable exceptional maneuverability.
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FWIW, we put about $10k on-top of the base price on our Crown Vics to get them up to spec so they can go on patrol duty. Our guys tend to abuse cars, so if the CHP adds the Caprice to the state list, I'll try to see if we're going to "test" one or two. Up to now its been all Ford. 
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Possibly not though, if it already comes with alot of the extras the police agencies had to add after the fact with the Crown Vic . Im also assuming the low $20K's Charger is a v6, not a Hemi . I would think having a Camaro/Mustang type performing car in a traditional sedan would rather appealing as fast as cars are getting nowadays . Though I do realize the power of the engine is just 1 aspect of many where police cars are concerned though .
I can see the Taurus being more liked for inner city use and the Caprice being the fav for highways and larger cities that have a large highway network . Im not a cop though , so just my outsider opinion.
I can see the Taurus being more liked for inner city use and the Caprice being the fav for highways and larger cities that have a large highway network . Im not a cop though , so just my outsider opinion.
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Not really.
P71 Crown Victorias had an MSRP of just a few bucks under 30 grand.
But just like cars sold to us civilians, though, there's the occasional deal and discount.
If you're an agency buying a large quanity of them, or if it was an off month in sales, Ford would give pretty good discounts on them.
Biggest discount I've heard (legitimately, not the old "good buddy of mine who knows so-and-so, told me...." discount) was in the $23-24,000 range.
Pretty much the same $5,000 or so discounts us civilians were getting with incentives and cash back when car makers were paying us to buy cars a couple years ago.
P71 Crown Victorias had an MSRP of just a few bucks under 30 grand.
But just like cars sold to us civilians, though, there's the occasional deal and discount.
If you're an agency buying a large quanity of them, or if it was an off month in sales, Ford would give pretty good discounts on them.
Biggest discount I've heard (legitimately, not the old "good buddy of mine who knows so-and-so, told me...." discount) was in the $23-24,000 range.
Pretty much the same $5,000 or so discounts us civilians were getting with incentives and cash back when car makers were paying us to buy cars a couple years ago.
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Well, it's somewhat official.
The PPV Caprice has the fastest 0-60, 0-100, and top speed of any law enforcement vehicle. Also apparently has the best brakes.
The only result mentioned is that it tops out at 148 mph.
http://www.detnews.com/article/20100...-11-police-car
The PPV Caprice has the fastest 0-60, 0-100, and top speed of any law enforcement vehicle. Also apparently has the best brakes.
The only result mentioned is that it tops out at 148 mph.
http://www.detnews.com/article/20100...-11-police-car
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Well, it's somewhat official.
The PPV Caprice has the fastest 0-60, 0-100, and top speed of any law enforcement vehicle. Also apparently has the best brakes.
The only result mentioned is that it tops out at 148 mph.
http://www.detnews.com/article/20100...-11-police-car
The PPV Caprice has the fastest 0-60, 0-100, and top speed of any law enforcement vehicle. Also apparently has the best brakes.
The only result mentioned is that it tops out at 148 mph.
http://www.detnews.com/article/20100...-11-police-car
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Well, it's somewhat official.
The PPV Caprice has the fastest 0-60, 0-100, and top speed of any law enforcement vehicle. Also apparently has the best brakes.
The only result mentioned is that it tops out at 148 mph.
http://www.detnews.com/article/20100...-11-police-car
The PPV Caprice has the fastest 0-60, 0-100, and top speed of any law enforcement vehicle. Also apparently has the best brakes.
The only result mentioned is that it tops out at 148 mph.
http://www.detnews.com/article/20100...-11-police-car
Its true that the Caprice is barely faster from 0-60, 0-100 then the Ford AWD PI turbo, actually the difference is negligible. The pre production Ford out brakes and out handles the Caprice and every other vehicle in this test and had the fastest lap.
I would think handling is more important for police use then out right speed esp. since there are so close now.
The non turbo PI is the fastest v6 car, well faster then the charger v6. The Caprice does not have a v6 model yet. Most city pd's get v6 chargers for better fuel economy and I think they will do the same for the non turbo v6 PI. The v8 Caprice, v8 Charger and turbo PI will be good for Highway Patrol use.
P.S. Is the ecoboost due for a power increase in 2012-13 for the sho motor, which is the PI turbo motor?
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Ecoboost engines can gain substantial power simply by Ford reprograming the engine and little else. Ford can decide to boost power today, and it could be in production in a matter of months. So, I read that as Ford plans to boost power for the SHO whenever competition and/or marketing needs it.
BTW: the Jalopnik article states:
"Vehicles have to pass its standards to be qualified for sale as police vehicles and departments across the country use the more detailed data to decide what to buy and how much to pay."
To be polite, someone has their head up their butts on that one over there at Jalopnik, and are either overenthusiastically making stuff up or purposely lying.
First, there is no such thing as a "certification" for a police vehicle. Like entries in any market, automakers create the vehicles and market them to segment it's meant for. I haven't read a United States Congressional Act, or a designation from the Attorney General's Office, FBI, or even Homeland Security that designates the Michigan State Police as the certifying body for law enforcement vehicles.
Second, the manufacturer decides what to charge, not the State Police of Michigan.
Michigan's tests are sort of like an annual pony car test back in the old days. It serves as a gold standard of comparison tests... but for vehicles marketed to law enforcement communities.
BTW: the Jalopnik article states:
"Vehicles have to pass its standards to be qualified for sale as police vehicles and departments across the country use the more detailed data to decide what to buy and how much to pay."
To be polite, someone has their head up their butts on that one over there at Jalopnik, and are either overenthusiastically making stuff up or purposely lying.
First, there is no such thing as a "certification" for a police vehicle. Like entries in any market, automakers create the vehicles and market them to segment it's meant for. I haven't read a United States Congressional Act, or a designation from the Attorney General's Office, FBI, or even Homeland Security that designates the Michigan State Police as the certifying body for law enforcement vehicles.
Second, the manufacturer decides what to charge, not the State Police of Michigan.
Michigan's tests are sort of like an annual pony car test back in the old days. It serves as a gold standard of comparison tests... but for vehicles marketed to law enforcement communities.