Generations and modifications
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Generations
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2011–1996 fifth generation (GM Zeta)
2 modifications · The 2011 Caprice revived the name in the U.S. as the Caprice PPV, a police patrol vehicle based on the Australian Holden Caprice/WM platform. It was not a retail passenger car in the U.S., but it was officially sold there for law-enforcement use.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
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caprice police patrol vehicle
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Gasoline · 3.6 L · 301 hp | 301 hp | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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caprice police patrol vehicle (v8)
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Gasoline · 6.0 L · 355 hp | 355 hp | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive |
1991–1979 fourth generation (GM B-body)
9 modifications · The 1991 Caprice introduced a rounded, aerodynamic redesign on GM's B-body platform and replaced the long-running boxier 1977-era car. It was sold in the U.S. as a sedan and wagon, including police and fleet variants.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
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chevrolet caprice classic sedan 4.3l v8
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Gasoline · 4.3 L · 145 hp | 145 hp | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet caprice classic sedan 5.0l v8
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Gasoline · 5.0 L · 145 hp | 145 hp | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet caprice classic sedan 5.7l v8
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Gasoline · 5.7 L · 170 hp | 170 hp | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet caprice classic sedan 6.6l v8
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Gasoline · 6.6 L · 180 hp | 180 hp | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet caprice classic sedan 7.4l v8
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Gasoline · 7.4 L · 195 hp | 195 hp | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet caprice classic wagon 5.0l v8
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Gasoline · 5.0 L · 145 hp | 145 hp | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet caprice classic wagon 5.7l v8
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Gasoline · 5.7 L · 170 hp | 170 hp | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet caprice classic wagon 6.6l v8
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Gasoline · 6.6 L · 180 hp | 180 hp | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet caprice classic wagon 7.4l v8
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Gasoline · 7.4 L · 195 hp | 195 hp | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive |
1980–1990 fourth generation (GM B-body) facelift
3 modifications · This facelift updated the 1977-generation Caprice with revised styling while retaining the same full-size GM B-body foundation. It continued the Caprice sedan and wagon range before the next major redesign.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
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chevrolet caprice 4.3 v8
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Gasoline · 4.3 L · 140 hp | 140 hp | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet caprice 5.0 v8
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Gasoline · 5.0 L · 170 hp | 170 hp | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet caprice 5.7 v8
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Gasoline · 5.7 L · 180 hp | 180 hp | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive |
1977–2017 third generation (GM Zeta)
7 modifications · The 1977 Caprice was the downsized full-size redesign that improved efficiency while keeping the Caprice as Chevrolet's flagship sedan and wagon line. It remained a major U.S. full-size nameplate through the 1980s.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
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929
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3.0 L | — | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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caprice
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4.3 L | — | Automatic 3-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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caprice
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4.3 L | — | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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caprice
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5.0 L | — | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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caprice
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5.7 L | — | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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caprice wagon
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5.0 L | — | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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caprice wagon
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5.7 L | — | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive |
1971–1976 second generation
3 modifications · For 1971, Caprice became a distinct Chevrolet full-size model line rather than just a trim package. This generation continued through the early 1970s with the large GM B-body architecture and traditional rear-wheel-drive layout.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
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chevrolet caprice 350 v8
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Gasoline · 5.7 L · 140 hp | 140 hp | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet caprice 400 v8
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Gasoline · 6.6 L · 140 hp | 140 hp | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet caprice 454 v8
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Gasoline · 7.4 L · 190 hp | 190 hp | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive |
1965–1970 first generation
12 modifications · Caprice debuted in 1965 as a luxury-oriented trim/package on Chevrolet's full-size line, centered on the Impala. It was positioned above the standard Impala and helped establish the Caprice name as Chevrolet's upscale full-size offering.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
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chevrolet caprice 4-door sedan 283 v8
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Gasoline · 4.6 L · 195 hp | 195 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet caprice 4-door sedan 283 v8 4-speed manual
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Gasoline · 4.6 L · 195 hp | 195 hp | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet caprice 4-door sedan 283 v8 powerglide
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Gasoline · 4.6 L · 195 hp | 195 hp | 2-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet caprice 4-door sedan 283 v8 turbo hydra-matic
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Gasoline · 4.6 L · 195 hp | 195 hp | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet caprice 4-door sedan 327 v8
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Gasoline · 5.4 L · 250 hp | 250 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet caprice 4-door sedan 327 v8 4-speed manual
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Gasoline · 5.4 L · 250 hp | 250 hp | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet caprice 4-door sedan 327 v8 powerglide
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Gasoline · 5.4 L · 250 hp | 250 hp | 2-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet caprice 4-door sedan 327 v8 turbo hydra-matic
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Gasoline · 5.4 L · 250 hp | 250 hp | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet caprice 4-door sedan 396 v8
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Gasoline · 6.5 L · 325 hp | 325 hp | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet caprice 4-door sedan 396 v8 4-speed manual
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Gasoline · 6.5 L · 325 hp | 325 hp | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet caprice 4-door sedan 396 v8 powerglide
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Gasoline · 6.5 L · 325 hp | 325 hp | 2-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet caprice 4-door sedan 396 v8 turbo hydra-matic
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Gasoline · 6.5 L · 325 hp | 325 hp | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive |
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