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Black5thgen · 10-05-2009, 09:58 AM

That youtube vid made me think of Robo-Cop.
I bet the Caprice and Impala SS become chevy production cars built in Oshawa in 2012!

Number 3 · 10-05-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

I think if I ever get pulled over by one, I may have to ask the officer if I can see his car.

Fen, it wouldn't surprise me if you tried to get pulled over on purpose lol

ShnOmac · 10-05-2009, 01:30 PM

Chevrolet Caprice returns to police beat
By GREG MIGLIORE

The 2011 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol VehicleGMThe Chevrolet Caprice is back on the police beat.

General Motors unveiled plans on Monday for a new patrol car that will hit the streets in early 2011. It's called the Chevy Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle, and it will come with V8 and V6 engines, as well as a slew of specialized equipment.

The Caprice is based on GM's family of global rear-drive architecture called “Zeta,” which also underpins the Camaro sports car, the Holden Statesman and the doomed Pontiac G8. But Chevy spokesman Klaus-Peter Martin said the new Caprice is not the G8. The new police car is most similar to a Chevy Caprice that is sold in the Middle East.

This platform is the long-wheelbase version, measuring 118.5 inches. There are no plans at this time to sell a version of the Caprice to the public, Martin said.

Under the hood, the top motor will be a 6.0-liter V8 rated at 355 hp and 384 lb-ft of torque that will be paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The V6 arrives for the 2012 model year. Look for 0-to-60 mph times of less than six seconds for the V8.

The car also gets 18-inch wheels, four-wheel disc brakes and a heavy-duty suspension parts. An “undercover” package will be available.

The Caprice will have 112 cubic feet of interior volume and 18 cubic feet of volume in the trunk. GM says the new cruiser takes square aim at competitors from Ford and Dodge.

“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.”

GM made the announcement at the International Association of Chiefs of Police in Denver. The company has a long history in law enforcement, with notable models including the 1959 Chevy Biscayne, which had a 348-cubic-inch V8, the 1965 “big-block” Chevys, the 1976 Impala and, more recently, the 1994 Caprice.

http://www.autoweek.com/article/2009...NEWS/910059994

2003vette · 10-05-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by shnomac77

Chevrolet Caprice returns to police beat
By GREG MIGLIORE

The 2011 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol VehicleGMThe Chevrolet Caprice is back on the police beat.

General Motors unveiled plans on Monday for a new patrol car that will hit the streets in early 2011. It's called the Chevy Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle, and it will come with V8 and V6 engines, as well as a slew of specialized equipment.

The Caprice is based on GM's family of global rear-drive architecture called “Zeta,” which also underpins the Camaro sports car, the Holden Statesman and the doomed Pontiac G8. But Chevy spokesman Klaus-Peter Martin said the new Caprice is not the G8. The new police car is most similar to a Chevy Caprice that is sold in the Middle East.

This platform is the long-wheelbase version, measuring 118.5 inches. There are no plans at this time to sell a version of the Caprice to the public, Martin said.

Under the hood, the top motor will be a 6.0-liter V8 rated at 355 hp and 384 lb-ft of torque that will be paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The V6 arrives for the 2012 model year. Look for 0-to-60 mph times of less than six seconds for the V8.

The car also gets 18-inch wheels, four-wheel disc brakes and a heavy-duty suspension parts. An “undercover” package will be available.

The Caprice will have 112 cubic feet of interior volume and 18 cubic feet of volume in the trunk. GM says the new cruiser takes square aim at competitors from Ford and Dodge.

“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.”

GM made the announcement at the International Association of Chiefs of Police in Denver. The company has a long history in law enforcement, with notable models including the 1959 Chevy Biscayne, which had a 348-cubic-inch V8, the 1965 “big-block” Chevys, the 1976 Impala and, more recently, the 1994 Caprice.

http://www.autoweek.com/article/2009...NEWS/910059994

yay for re-badged Pontiac G8.... it just had to be a Chevrolet to be qualified for police action right?

toesuf94 · 10-05-2009, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 2003vette

yay for re-badged Pontiac G8.... it just had to be a Chevrolet to be qualified for police action right?

Actually, this car is LONGER than a G8 by 10-inches, so it is not just a rebadge. I hope these make it to civilian purposes, and they bring the wagon and ute versions with them.

ShnOmac · 10-05-2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 2003vette

yay for re-badged Pontiac G8.... it just had to be a Chevrolet to be qualified for police action right?

"But Chevy spokesman Klaus-Peter Martin said the new Caprice is not the G8. The new police car is most similar to a Chevy Caprice that is sold in the Middle East."

toesuf94 · 10-05-2009, 02:29 PM

I like the Caprice...that would be a welcome addition to my driveway...along with the Statesman wagon and the El Camino like UTE that they build off the same platform.

Dave McFly · 10-05-2009, 02:31 PM

http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45861

manimsoblack · 10-05-2009, 02:32 PM

well at least it won't be hard to spot the cops since civies won't have it.

meanmike · 10-05-2009, 02:41 PM

Say what you want but that's the G8 to a T. That's all the caprice is, and it look's so much better as a Pontiac.

knowitman · 10-05-2009, 02:47 PM

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But Chevy spokesman Klaus-Peter Martin said the new Caprice is not the G8. The new police car is most similar to a Chevy Caprice that is sold in the Middle East.

If you read the article, you will see that it is actually based on an existing car that's NOT the G8. The G8 is on a 114.7 inch wheelbase while the Caprice will be on a 118.5 inch wheelbase.

The Dark Knight · 10-05-2009, 03:06 PM

I hate it...I wish they would have kept the G8 look...that would have beaten the Charger as MEANEST cop car ever...

^^^^^^^ If someone can make this for aftermarket for my G8...I'm buying!!!!! ^^^^^

What happened to this????

Or at least this...

FenwickHockey65 · 10-05-2009, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by meanmike

Say what you want but that's the G8 to a T. That's all the caprice is, and it look's so much better as a Pontiac.

It's not the G8. It's not even the Commodore. It's the Statesman in Australia, the Caprice in the Middle East, and the Park Avenue in China.

ShnOmac · 10-05-2009, 04:17 PM

Mod's Feel free to delete or merge.... I didnt see the other thread about this!

10-05-2009, 01:30 PM	#17
ShnOmac Drives: 2006 Silverado SS, 2009 G8 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PNW Posts: 13,313	Chevrolet Caprice returns to police beat Chevrolet Caprice returns to police beat By GREG MIGLIORE The 2011 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol VehicleGMThe Chevrolet Caprice is back on the police beat. General Motors unveiled plans on Monday for a new patrol car that will hit the streets in early 2011. It's called the Chevy Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle, and it will come with V8 and V6 engines, as well as a slew of specialized equipment. The Caprice is based on GM's family of global rear-drive architecture called “Zeta,” which also underpins the Camaro sports car, the Holden Statesman and the doomed Pontiac G8. But Chevy spokesman Klaus-Peter Martin said the new Caprice is not the G8. The new police car is most similar to a Chevy Caprice that is sold in the Middle East. This platform is the long-wheelbase version, measuring 118.5 inches. There are no plans at this time to sell a version of the Caprice to the public, Martin said. Under the hood, the top motor will be a 6.0-liter V8 rated at 355 hp and 384 lb-ft of torque that will be paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The V6 arrives for the 2012 model year. Look for 0-to-60 mph times of less than six seconds for the V8. The car also gets 18-inch wheels, four-wheel disc brakes and a heavy-duty suspension parts. An “undercover” package will be available. The Caprice will have 112 cubic feet of interior volume and 18 cubic feet of volume in the trunk. GM says the new cruiser takes square aim at competitors from Ford and Dodge. “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.” GM made the announcement at the International Association of Chiefs of Police in Denver. The company has a long history in law enforcement, with notable models including the 1959 Chevy Biscayne, which had a 348-cubic-inch V8, the 1965 “big-block” Chevys, the 1976 Impala and, more recently, the 1994 Caprice. http://www.autoweek.com/article/2009...NEWS/910059994

10-05-2009, 02:31 PM	#22
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10-05-2009, 03:06 PM	#26
The Dark Knight Batmobile in Disguise Drives: 2009 Pontiac G8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Upland, Ca Posts: 2,080	I hate it...I wish they would have kept the G8 look...that would have beaten the Charger as MEANEST cop car ever... ^^^^^^^ If someone can make this for aftermarket for my G8...I'm buying!!!!! ^^^^^ What happened to this???? Or at least this... __________________

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Black5thgen Account Suspended Drives: 2007 C6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 2,251 View My Garage	That youtube vid made me think of Robo-Cop. I bet the Caprice and Impala SS become chevy production cars built in Oshawa in 2012!

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