EXCLUSIVE: The Chevy Caprice Police Car Is Back!

**Richard** · 10-05-2009, 12:28 PM

After a 15-year absence patrolling U.S. streets, an all-new law-enforcement-only Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) joins GM's fleet in 2011. Although it's built on the same rear-wheel-drive Camaro and dearly-departed Pontiac G8-spawning Zeta platform, it's not a G8 sedan.

http://jalopnik.com/5373645/exclusiv...ce-car-is-back

sasaarmy · 10-05-2009, 03:30 PM

just to bad it wont sell to the public, have to wait to buy it used from cop auctions

**77Impala** · 10-05-2009, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sasaarmy

just to bad it wont sell to the public, have to wait to buy it used from cop auctions

Might hope to be able to buy from a auction, I have seen where limited special vehicles like these are destroyed after their service life, just to keep them out of the publics hand.

**HammerDown** · 04-09-2010, 06:50 PM

I'm a big fan of the car but as a police car, it's not a knock-out IMO.

MrBuick (Magnum) · 04-10-2010, 04:44 AM

I agree. It sounds like a badass right, but it just doesn't have me drooling like a 94-96 Caprice 9C1. Maybe it just needs to be in a dark blue, or bright red.

Give it a year of police use, they will bring it out for the public. If they are not allowed to be sold to the public afterwards, that will kill the car for GM. No police agency wants to pay that much for a car, and then not be able to resell it in 3 years after they beat the crap out of it. If GM bought them back at a fair value, they would just be losing money on this venture. I feel that is a big reason behind why Carbon's E7 will fail.

**HammerDown** · 04-10-2010, 10:22 AM

It's already April, 2010 and I'm guessing we're going to get some clarification on this soon cause it's not making much sense. How could this possibly make any sense for a police agency to commit to this car when they can do the Charger or keep the Crown Vics?

**donmateo** · 04-10-2010, 11:17 AM

Note: Crown Vic to be replaced. http://blogs.consumerreports.org/car...rown-vic-.html

The PCV is the only vehicle crash tested at 80MPH from behind.

**HammerDown** · 04-10-2010, 03:27 PM

I like it, but will it be as big as the Crown Vic? Surely not!

**donmateo** · 04-10-2010, 04:30 PM

As big in sales? I think it will, it is a whole special issue, outfitted for police. So, vinyl seating and flooring and custom deck & etc. will be standard. This allows for a cheaper cost to Gov. saves on middle man outfitters.

**HammerDown** · 04-11-2010, 09:04 PM

No, I meant actual size. That thing looks cramped for typical police work.

bawazir · 04-12-2010, 09:30 AM

atleast it is rear wheel drive

AlfredoSmith · 04-12-2010, 11:12 AM

My buddy works for the NJ State Police and he got to see one in person the other week. He said they are huge, much bigger than you expect from the pics. I think the wheelbase is longer than the older chevy tahoe???

**HammerDown** · 04-12-2010, 02:16 PM

No kidding?!

COLD STEEL · 04-12-2010, 02:17 PM

This "Caprice" was here in Los Angeles recently. Did not get much attention because it looks like ass.

**HammerDown** · 04-12-2010, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Bates Automotive

This "Caprice" was here in Los Angeles recently. Did not get much attention because it looks like ass.

I'm having a hard time with it too. I can't say I dislike it, but it's basically a Camry knock-off with RWD. I still prefer the Crown Vic for police cars...

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Richard Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 730 View My Garage Richard	EXCLUSIVE: The Chevy Caprice Police Car Is Back! After a 15-year absence patrolling U.S. streets, an all-new law-enforcement-only Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) joins GM's fleet in 2011. Although it's built on the same rear-wheel-drive Camaro and dearly-departed Pontiac G8-spawning Zeta platform, it's not a G8 sedan. http://jalopnik.com/5373645/exclusiv...ce-car-is-back __________________ Purse Forum

04-09-2010, 06:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
HammerDown Impala Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal - The Promised Land! Posts: 1,234	I'm a big fan of the car but as a police car, it's not a knock-out IMO. __________________ Justin

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MrBuick (Magnum) Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Benton Harbor, MI Posts: 979 View My Garage MrBuick (Magnum)	I agree. It sounds like a badass right, but it just doesn't have me drooling like a 94-96 Caprice 9C1. Maybe it just needs to be in a dark blue, or bright red. Give it a year of police use, they will bring it out for the public. If they are not allowed to be sold to the public afterwards, that will kill the car for GM. No police agency wants to pay that much for a car, and then not be able to resell it in 3 years after they beat the crap out of it. If GM bought them back at a fair value, they would just be losing money on this venture. I feel that is a big reason behind why Carbon's E7 will fail. __________________ ~Cory Magner "My name is Cory, and I'm an addict." 95 DCM Buick RMS. 14.21 at 91.79 "Jesus", Motor Swap at 85k 95 DCM Buick RMS 13.52 at 99.12 Buffman's car, Cracked Piston at 180k RAISS, Tri-Y's, Pypes X pipe, Spintech Prostreets, 3000 Edge, 3.73's, Eaton Posi, and the rest of the Bolt-ons. Fried #7 Ring. 1/4 mile time was Buffmans best And 7 other LT1 B-body's... Is there Rehab for this Sht? Last edited by MrBuick (Magnum); 04-10-2010 at 05:04 AM..*

04-10-2010, 10:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
HammerDown Impala Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal - The Promised Land! Posts: 1,234	It's already April, 2010 and I'm guessing we're going to get some clarification on this soon cause it's not making much sense. How could this possibly make any sense for a police agency to commit to this car when they can do the Charger or keep the Crown Vics? __________________ Justin

04-10-2010, 11:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
donmateo Resident Post-Whore Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,635 View My Garage donmateo	Note: Crown Vic to be replaced. http://blogs.consumerreports.org/car...rown-vic-.html The PCV is the only vehicle crash tested at 80MPH from behind. __________________ Need to shop? Do it in One Stop! www.basilonestopshop.weebly.com

10-05-2009, 03:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
sasaarmy Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 8	just to bad it wont sell to the public, have to wait to buy it used from cop auctions

04-10-2010, 03:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
HammerDown Impala Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal - The Promised Land! Posts: 1,234	I like it, but will it be as big as the Crown Vic? Surely not! Attached Images __________________ Justin

04-10-2010, 04:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
donmateo Resident Post-Whore Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,635 View My Garage donmateo	As big in sales? I think it will, it is a whole special issue, outfitted for police. So, vinyl seating and flooring and custom deck & etc. will be standard. This allows for a cheaper cost to Gov. saves on middle man outfitters. __________________ Need to shop? Do it in One Stop! www.basilonestopshop.weebly.com

04-11-2010, 09:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
HammerDown Impala Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal - The Promised Land! Posts: 1,234	No, I meant actual size. That thing looks cramped for typical police work. __________________ Justin

04-12-2010, 09:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
bawazir Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 7	atleast it is rear wheel drive

04-12-2010, 11:12 AM	#12 (permalink)
AlfredoSmith Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,437 View My Garage AlfredoSmith	My buddy works for the NJ State Police and he got to see one in person the other week. He said they are huge, much bigger than you expect from the pics. I think the wheelbase is longer than the older chevy tahoe???

04-12-2010, 02:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
HammerDown Impala Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal - The Promised Land! Posts: 1,234	No kidding?! __________________ Justin

04-12-2010, 02:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
COLD STEEL Banned Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3,670	This "Caprice" was here in Los Angeles recently. Did not get much attention because it looks like ass.

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