We cops got a new toy and all I can say is Allah Be Praised! The more the merrier.
When Chevy stopped producing the real Impala in the 90s Ford had no competition and what a shock their prices went up. I don’t blame Ford for obeying the Laws of Supply and Demand (they are more rigid than the Law of Gravity) but the fact was there wasn’t much of a choice out there if you wanted a full size RWD sedan. That need was answered by the Dodge Charge and this will make it even better.
2011 Chevrolet Caprice Models Available In October and January - News - POLICE Magazine
...The rear-wheel-drive Caprice PPV joins the front-wheel-drive Chevrolet Impala and the Chevrolet Tahoe PPV, giving the company a full line of vehicles for law enforcement.
"When we began designing our latest police vehicle, we went directly to our customers and found that they were looking for a rear-wheel, large sedan with a V-8 engine," according to Brian Small, general manager of GM Fleet and Commercial Operations. "By announcing the available specs and ordering information now, we're following through with our promise to provide them with the advanced technologies that best serve their needs for comfort, performance and safety."
The all-new Caprice PPV includes these features:
•Comfort: Segment-leading interior volume (112 cubic feet / 3,172 liters) provides a spacious interior, providing officers with more comfort for long hours on patrol. In addition, it has specially designed front seats sculptured to allow for gun belts. The seats are made with high wear material and have a seat back security panel. There's also an eight-way power driver's seat with reclining back and lumbar control, featuring quick-adjust manual fore and aft movement for additional comfort.
Ugh, hate to say it but us cops can be kinda wide and heavy...no, it's not donuts, it it straight. We're modern cops, we do Starbucks.
•Performance: Responsive rear-wheel-drive and a powerful 6.0L V-8 engine, with 355 horsepower and 384 lb.-ft. torque, including the fuel-saving Active Fuel Management technology and E85 capability. It delivers expected best-in-class top speed and zero-to-60 acceleration in less than six seconds. A V-6 engine also will be available beginning in the 2012 model year. In addition, the 6-speed transmission has sport shift calibrations for performance driving. A 2.92 axle ratio with limited slip is standard.
Again, we need a powerful engine and it should be rear wheel drive. During normal driving FWD is not a major issue but it you get into a pursuit the car can become a bit nose heavy. You take a turn at the wrong angle you may loose control.
•Safety: Full-width prisoner partition enabled by front seat only head curtain with side impact airbags. Rear seat head curtain side impact airbags are available. StabiliTrak, GM's electronic stability control technology, provides a "police performance" mode for enhanced stability during high-speed driving.
•Exterior: Vehicle has an overall length of 204.2 inches (5,186.1 mm), an overall width of 74.75 inches (1,898.7 mm) and an overall height of 58.66 inches (1,489.95 mm). Efficient packaging allows spacious interior, without showing it on the exterior. Standard 18-inch steel wheels with bolt on center caps and wheel covers.
•Interior: Designed for five-passenger seating, the upper-center section of the dashboard can be used for equipment mounting without concern of air bag deployment interference. A certified speedometer (160-mph certified analog) includes trip odometer, warning lights and multifunction display with Engine Oil Life monitor. A Driver Information Center with a "Trap Speed" feature captures speed when tracking/pacing other vehicles.
•Additional Options: Available auxiliary battery to power police equipment and full-size spare tire under a flat load surface. Vinyl rear seat and floor covering also available.
Cool stuff. Again, gotta see how it works out. Every new vehicle has a few bugs that have to be worked out and cops will ride the baby hard. But competition will force people to improve and I'm glad Chevy is back in the game.
More details at the Chevy website.
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