The Caprice will be equipped with a 355-horsepower 6.0-liter V8 engine. A V6-powered version will be available for the 2012 model year.
GM promises best-in-class acceleration and top speed with a zero-to-60 time of less than six seconds. The car also has extra-large brakes with heavy-duty pads.
Fuel economy figures are not yet available. The engine will have "Active Fuel Management," a system that shuts off fuel to four of the car's eight cylinders whenever full power isn't needed.
The Caprice PPV's electronic stability control system, which helps maintain control in abrupt maneuvers, has been specially calibrated tor demanding police use.
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