2014 CHEVROLET CAPRICE POLICE PATROL VEHICLE

2014 CHEVROLET CAPRICE POLICE PATROL VEHICLE

New for 2014:

Column-mounted shift lever that helps provide room for a new center console
equipment mounting platform
Surveillance mode that allows cut-off of lights for undercover work
Fuel-saving electric power steering
Larger-diameter front stabilizer bar and new front struts enhance handling
performance and reduce body roll when cornering
Higher-capacity, 700 CCA available auxiliary battery
New instrument panel and gauge cluster
Trunk release buttons moved to both front doors
Refined front seats for improved comfort and revised safety belt receivers for
easier buckling
Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system with seven-inch color touch screen
Bluetooth for phone and music, personal cell phone connectivity to audio system,
voice recognition, music navigator and streaming audio
Prussian Steel Metallic exterior color
Newly designed front seat-mounted side pelvic air bags work to reduce the risk of
pelvic injury by up to 30 percent.

2014 CHEVROLET CAPRICE POLICE PATROL VEHICLE IS READY TO SERVE

Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) delivers the performance, comfort and
safety today’s police departments need. New features and enhancements for 2014
provide a more tailored tool for law enforcement.

The changes are headlined by the relocation of the shifter from the center console to a
column-shift design, opening up space for a new center console equipment mounting
platform. The platform is standard and serves as a heavy-duty foundation for the variety
of computer, console and other equipment typically used in police vehicles. It also
comes installed, saving police departments the money of purchasing a separate platform
and the time of installing it.

Additional new and revised features for 2014 include:
Surveillance mode that allows cut-off of lights for undercover work
Fuel-saving electric power steering
Larger-diameter front stabilizer bar and new front struts enhance handling
performance and reduce body roll when cornering
Higher-capacity, 700 CCA available auxiliary battery
Remote vehicle starter with remote keyless entry is now standard
New instrument panel and gauge cluster
Driver information center programming controls relocated to a stalk on the left
side of the steering column
Trunk release buttons moved to both front doors
Door lock button relocated to the top-rear of door trim pad – pull handle once to
unlock and pull again to open the door
Refined front seats for improved comfort and revised safety belt receivers for
easier buckling
Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system with seven-inch color touch screen
Bluetooth for phone and music, personal cell phone connectivity to audio system,
voice recognition, music navigator and streaming audio
Vehicle customization features accessible via new touch screen
Prussian Steel Metallic exterior color.

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, including:

Segment-topping top-speed performance
Standard 3.6L V-6 rated at 301 horsepower (224 kW) that delivers a strong
balance of performance and efficiency
Available 6.0L V-8, rated at 355 horsepower (265 kW), with fuel-saving Active
Fuel Management technology and E85 capability, delivers best-in-class top
speed and 0-60 acceleration of less than six seconds
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
Eight standard air bags with rollover protection and StabiliTrak stability control
Segment-leading interior space, with the center console area available 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 performs exceptionally well against other manufacturers’ police vehicles, with
the Caprice PPV 6.0L delivering a higher top speed (154 mph / 248 kmh) than the
Dodge Charger V-8 or the Taurus-based Ford Police Interceptor with EcoBoost, during
Michigan State Police’s annual benchmark police vehicle evaluation (2013 models
tested).

Caprice PPV exterior features

Caprice PPV was designed exclusively as a police car and its roster of standard and
available exterior features is uniquely suited for police work. Highlights include:

Daytime running lamps with reduced intensity are standard
Daytime running lamps and automatic headlamps can be deleted
Flashing light system for headlamps and taillamps is available
Lock cylinders for both front doors and trunk are standard
Heated outside mirrors are available
Spotlamps and spotlamp provisions are available
Full wheel covers are available.

Exterior colors: Phantom Black Metallic, Heron White, Karma Metallic, Mirage Glow
Metallic, Red Hot, Silver Ice Metallic, Hugo Blue Metallic and Prussian Steel Metallic.

Caprice PPV interior details and features

The Caprice PPV is designed to provide maximum comfort so officers can do their job
more effectively. The front seats are sculpted to “pocket” the equipment belt, which
greatly increases the comfort for a great range of 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.

Along with comfort, the materials used in the seats were also carefully selected. High-
wear, low-friction 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.

For 2014, the front seat cushions are wider, for increased comfort, with revised bolsters
that allow easier entry and exit. Also, the back bolsters are revised for greater comfort
with a duty belt.

The driver’s seat features six-way power adjustability, including lumbar control and
manual reclining back – as well as quick-adjust manual fore and aft movement for
additional comfort. There’s also a built-in security panel.

Several standard and available features are offered on the Caprice PPV that make it the
ideal tool for police duty. They include:

Standard driver information center in the instrument cluster with an oil life monitor
and selectable “Capture Speed” feature that captures speed with tracking/pacing
other vehicles
Standard cloth front bucket seats, with cloth rear bench seat and carpeted floor
covering; vinyl-covered rear seat and floor covering are available
Standard driver and front passenger six-way power seat adjusters
Standard analog 160-mph certified speedometer, with 1-mph increments
Standard tilt and telescopic steering column
Industry exclusive front seat-only head curtain air bag
Standard surveillance mode for exterior and interior lighting
Standard trunk release buttons mounted on the front door panels
Available disabled rear interior door locks, handles and windows.

Additional interior features include:
Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard
Chevrolet MyLink radio – AM/FM with CD and seven-inch color touch screen
Cruise control is standard
Common fleet key locking system is available (not compatible with previous
model-year vehicles)
LED-lit red and blue flashing-lights trunk lid warning is available
Inoperative dome and courtesy lamp feature is available
Lamp, horn and siren wiring packages are available
Jet Black is the standard interior color.

Caprice PPV performance

The LFX-code 3.6L V-6 is the standard engine in the Caprice PPV, with the 6.0L V-8
optional. The 301-horsepower (224 kW) LFX is a 60-degree design, with the cylinder
block and cylinder heads cast in aluminum for low weight. A forged steel crankshaft
provides optimal strength in the bottom end, while the cylinder heads include four valves
per cylinder, with a dual overhead camshaft design incorporating continuously variable
valve timing.

Additionally, optimized-flow fuel injectors and the integrated exhaust manifolds/cylinder
heads promote lower emissions. The LFX’s composite intake manifold also has a
comparatively small radiated surface area to help it maintain excellent noise and
vibration characteristics. The direct injection fuel system enables greater performance
and efficiency, giving it horsepower that even some V-8s didn’t offer only a few years
ago.

The Caprice PPV’s 6.0-liter V-8 is rated at 355 horsepower (268 kW) and 384 lb-ft of
torque (521 Nm). It features Active Fuel Management technology, which helps save gas
by allowing the engine to operate on only four cylinders during certain light-load driving
conditions, saving the fuel normally used to drive all eight cylinders. It is also E85-
capable.

Both engines are backed by a six-speed automatic transmission that is performance-
calibrated for police duty. It features the Sport Mode feature, which delays upshifts and
allows earlier downshifts when maximum engine power and transmission
responsiveness are desired. Its unique calibration allows the transmission to
“understand” driving conditions and select the appropriate gear, even through tight turns,
and provides the optimum engine torque.

Additional powertrain and vehicle system features include:
2.92 axle ratio
Limited-slip differential is standard with the 6.0L and available with the 3.6L
170-amp high-output alternator with idle boost feature
Engine oil (V-8), transmission and power steering coolers
Electric cooling fans and EPDM (ethylene-propylene-diene monomer) coolant
hoses
Available industry-exclusive auxiliary battery for police equipment.

All models feature a four-wheel independent suspension, with heavy-duty components
that deliver responsive, high-performance driving characteristics that are crucial in some
police scenarios. A tight turning diameter of 38 feet (11.4 m) and a generous ground
clearance of six inches (153 mm) enable excellent maneuverability.

Electric power steering is new for 2014 and helps save fuel by drawing energy only
when the steering wheel is turned. The previous, conventional system drew energy
whenever the engine was running.

Caprice PPV safety and crash-avoidance features

Officer safety is a fundamental element of the Caprice PPV’s design. The body structure
features extensive use of high-strength steel and ultra-high-strength steel for greater
strength and crash protection, while standard and available air bags offer protection in
the event of a crash.

Dual-stage driver and front passenger air bags are standard, along with head curtain air
bags for the driver and front passenger, front seat-back-mounted pelvic-thorax air bags
and driver and front passenger knee air bags. The front seat-only head curtain air bags
enable the use of a full-width prisoner partition for greater officer safety. Combined front
and rear head curtain air bags are available, providing rollover protection.

Newly designed front seat-mounted side pelvic air bags work to reduce the risk of pelvic
injury by up to 30 percent.
Each features an additional cell that inflates to a higher pressure to better distribute
crash energy loads across the occupant’s pelvic area, as well as the chest.

To help avoid crashes, the Caprice PPV includes standard StabiliTrak electronic stability
control, with a special police calibration for aggressive driving maneuvers. Large, four-
wheel disc brakes with anti-lock (featuring a police-specific calibration) are also
standard, along with strong, durable 18-inch steel wheels (with bolt-on center caps or full
wheels covers) that are matched with performance Goodyear P235/50R18 tires.

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2014 CHEVROLET CAPRICE PPV SPECIFICATIONS

Overview Chevrolet Caprice PPV
Model: front-engine, rear-drive
Body style / driveline: unitized body structure and frame; two-sided galvanized steel
Construction: (except roof)
large
EPA vehicle class: Elizabeth, Australia
Manufacturing location:

Engines 3.6L DOHC V-6 6.0L OHV V-8
Displacement (cu in / cc): 217 / 3564 364 / 5967
Bore & stroke (in / mm): 3.7 x 3.37 / 94 x 85.6 4.00 x 3.62 / 101.6 x 92
Block material: sand-cast aluminum with cast aluminum
Cylinder head material: cast-in bore liners
Valvetrain: cast aluminum cast aluminum
DOHC, four valves per two valves per cylinder
Ignition system: cylinder, continuously
variable valve timing (VVT) 58X; direct iridium electrode tip
Fuel: coil-on-plug / iridium-core spark plugs, low-
Compression ratio: resistance spark plug wires
Horsepower (hp/ kW @ rpm): direct high-pressure fuel sequential fuel injection
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): injection
Fuel: 11.3:1 10.4:1
Maximum engine speed (rpm): 301 / 224 @ 6700 rpm 355 / 265 @ 5300
Emissions controls: (SAE certified) (SAE certified)
265 / 359 @ 4800 rpm 384 / 521@ 4400
Est. fuel economy (city / hwy (SAE certified) (SAE certified)
mpg): unleaded regular or E85 regular unleaded or E85
ethanol ethanol
7200 6000
evaporative emissions close-coupled catalytic
system, catalytic converter, converter, Quick Sync 58X
equal-length exhaust, dual ignition, returnless fuel rail,
close coupled and dual fast-response O² sensor
under floor catalytic
converters, positive 15 / 24
crankcase ventilation
18 / 26

Transmission Hydra-Matic 6L50 6-speed Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed

Gear ratios automatic (3.6L) automatic (6.0L)
First:
Second: 4.03 4.03
Third: 2.36 2.36
Fourth: 1.53 1.53
Fifth: 1.15 1.15
Sixth: 0.85 0.85
Reverse: 0.67 0.67
3.06 3.06
Final drive ratio: 2.92 2.92

Chassis/Suspension multi-link MacPherson strut; direct-acting stabilizer bar;
Front: progressive-rate coil springs; fully adjustable camber, caster
and toe
Rear: four-link independent; progressive-rate coil springs over
shocks; stabilizer bar; fully adjustable camber and toe
Steering type: electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Steering ratio: 17.5:1
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / 38 / 11.4
m):
9G135
Alternator 170
Type:
Amps: maintenance free
LN4
Battery 12
Type: 70
BCI group size: 700
Volts: 130 minutes
Amp hour rating:
Cold-cranking amps (@ 0 F): four-wheel disc with power assist, vented front, solid rear;
Reserve capacity (@ 80 F): standard ABS
front: 13.58 x 1.18 / 345 x 30
Brakes rear: 12.76 x .87 / 324 x 22
Type:
18 x 8-inch heavy-duty steel with bolt-on center cap; full wheel
Rotor diameter x thickness (in / covers are available
mm): Goodyear P235/50R18

Wheels/Tires 118.5 / 3010 rear
Wheel size and type: 204.2 / 5187 3
74.8 / 1899 37.5 / 954
Tires: 58.7 / 1490 43.2 / 1098
front: 62.8 / 1596 59 / 1499
Dimensions rear: 63.2 / 1606 57.9 / 1472
4043 / 1834 (V-6)
Exterior 4162 / 1888 (V-8)
Wheelbase (in / mm):
Overall length (in / mm): front
Overall width (in / mm): 2
Overall height (in / mm): 38.7 / 983
Track (in / mm): 42.2 / 1072
59.1 / 1501
Curb weight (lb / kg): 57.5 / 1461

Interior

Seating capacity:
Headroom (in / mm):
Legroom (in / mm):
Shoulder room (in / mm):
Hip room (in / mm):

Capacities 112 / 3171
EPA passenger volume (cu ft /
L): 129.4 / 3664
EPA interior volume (cu ft / L): 17.4 / 492
Cargo volume (cu ft / L): 19 / 71.6
Fuel tank (gal / L): 7.1 / 6.7 (V-6)
Engine oil (qt / L): 8.0 / 7.6 (V-8)
10.6 / 10 (V-6)
Cooling system (qt / L): 11.6 / 11 (V-8)

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