Is Chevrolet Caprice a v8?

Yes, the Chevrolet Caprice has been available with V8 engines. The available engines for the United States models of the Chevrolet Caprice include:
– 283 cu in Small-Block V8 (1965-1967)
– 327 cu in Small-Block V8 (1965-1969)
– 396 cu in Big-Block V8 (1965-1969)
– 427 cu in Big-Block V8 (1966-1969)
– 307 cu in Small-Block V8 (1968)
– 350 cu in Small-Block V8 (1969-1970)
– 400 cu in Small-Block V8 (1970)
– 400 cu in Small-Block V8 (1971)
– 400 cu in Big-Block V8 (1971)
– And more.
Additionally, the Caprice PPV (Police Package Vehicle) version of the Chevrolet Caprice is known to have been equipped with a 6.0L V8 engine.
Please note that the availability of specific engines may vary depending on the model year and region.

Contents

What engine is in a Chevy Caprice?
How fast does a Chevy Caprice go?
Did Chevy make a Caprice SS?
Is there a V-6 Caprice?
What does LS stand for in Caprice?
How much horsepower does a 6.0 Caprice have?
How fast can a Caprice go?
What is a 6.0 V8?
What is Chevy SS stand for?
What size is the V8 engine in the Caprice?

What engine is in a Chevy Caprice?

Standard on station wagons and optional on other Caprice models was a 145 hp (108 kW) 2-barrel 305 cu in (5.0 L) version of the Chevy’s small-block V8.

How fast does a Chevy Caprice go?

The Caprice PPV’s V-8 engine delivers a top speed of 155 mph (248 km/h), outperforming the Dodge Charger V-8 and Ford Taurus-based Ford Police Interceptor with EcoBoost.

Did Chevy make a Caprice SS?

There was no Caprice SS made in the USA or Canada. That applies to both wagons and sedans. To get the SS, you had to get the Impala SS and it was only available in sedan in the years ’94-’96. The wagons of the same years DID get the LT1 engine (same as Impala SS).

Is there a V-6 Caprice?

Drivetrain options were also standardised; the Caprice came standard with the 3.6L V6 with an optional LPG variant, while the 6.0L V8 became the sole engine choice on the Caprice V.

What does LS stand for in Caprice?

luxury sport
Chevy LTZ vs LS vs LT: LS Meaning
LS stands for “luxury sport” and is what is featured in the names of most of the base models in the Chevy lineup.

How much horsepower does a 6.0 Caprice have?

Engines

	3.6L DOHC V-6	6.0L OHV V-8
Horsepower (hp/ kW @ rpm):	301 / 224 @ 6700 rpm*	355 / 265 @ 5300*
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):	265 / 359 @ 4800 rpm*	384 / 521@ 4400*
Fuel:	unleaded regular or E85 ethanol	regular unleaded or E85 ethanol
Maximum engine speed (rpm):	7200	6000

How fast can a Caprice go?

The Caprice PPV’s V-8 engine delivers a top speed of 155 mph (248 km/h), outperforming the Dodge Charger V-8 and Ford Taurus-based Ford Police Interceptor with EcoBoost.

What is a 6.0 V8?

The 6.0L V8 Vortec LC8 is an engine produced by General Motors for use in its full-size heavy duty (HD) pickup trucks, vans, SUVs. It is a dedicated CNG (compressed natural gas) and LPG (liquid petroleum gas, vans only) version of the L96 engine.

What is Chevy SS stand for?

Super Sport
Super Sport, or SS, is the signature performance option package offered by Chevrolet on a limited number of its vehicles. All SS models come with distinctive “SS” markings on their exterior. The SS package was first made available for the 1961 Impala.