Chevrolet Caprice 1976–1980

3 generation (GM B-body)
General information
Number of doors4
Car classD
Steering wheel positionLeft
CountryUSA
At a glance
Engine4293 cm3 Gasoline
Power138 hp
GearboxAutomatic
OriginUnited States
Series
CoupeKingswood Estate wagonSedan
Trim
4.1 Turbo Hydra-Matic (110 hp)4.3 AT (140 PS)5.0 AT (155 PS)5.0 Turbo Hydra-Matic (145 hp)5.7 AT (175 PS)5.7 Turbo Hydra-Matic (170 hp)

Specifications

Engine
Cylinder bore101.6 mm
Max power (kW)103 kW
Engine power138 hp
Engine power140 PS
Valves per cylinder2
Turnover of maximum torque2000 RPM
Maximum torque305 N*m
Max power at RPM4000 RPM
Capacity4293 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Stroke cycle88.4 mm
Compression ratio9.3
Injection typeCentral injection (single-point or single-point)
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHV
Cylinder layoutV-type
Bodywork
Height1435 mm
Clearance150 mm
Back track width1540 mm
Front track width1570 mm
Width1950 mm
Wheel size215/75 R15
Wheelbase2945 mm
Number of seater5
Length5390 mm
Pitch Circle DiameterDIA71.5 5x127 mm
Body typeSedan
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear4
Gearbox typeAutomatic
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)13.0 s
Max speed176 km/h
Fuel80
Fuel tank capacity95 l
Suspension and brakes
Back suspensionDependent, spring
Rear brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Front brakesventilated disc

Grades & features

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