New Photos: 2011 Chevrolet Caprice Police Car

[vt6banger]

i wonder if Aussie cops will get any benefit from this

[escapen]

With the Charger and this gaining ground, Ford really needs to get something built to serve police. And soon! Ive heards about a taurus but its FWD, and i dont think they will ever bring a Falcon up from Oz like GM has with the Zetas.

[SCCA1995]

Originally Posted by mikmak

Well personally, I am celebrating because the more times the Zeta platform is utilised means more money for GM and Holden. Not only will the Caprice get its own rep (and no doubt semi cult status) but there will also be more justification and development for future product. It isn't a celebration for personal gain, but for the benefit of others. Doesn't that ever warrant a woohoo in your book?

[ksr]

Originally Posted by Robert Ryan

Not possible they are only selling police cars. A market of about 70,000 cars.

Why would they not build a civilian version if there's demand? How are they going to be profitable selling something only for the police?

[1G6]

Originally Posted by 2002 Caddy

Also as we have posted before... these cars are optioned in a way that would make most civilian buyers say "no thanks"... No leather seats, no infotaiment system, in many cases no carpet, no sunroof, no power seats, no memory anything.... no Onstar... Steel wheels... These are base cars with minimal options... designed to be sold a low margins.

Less stuff to break, less stuff to worry about. Just a whale of a big car with the engine to match - reminds me of my old Bonneville 455.

I wouldn't want one that had been through drunk tank duty, but a Summit White detective's special would be welcome at my house.

[benroethig]

Originally Posted by GMDEALERGUY

Same BORING look of the Impala.........Nothing groundbreaking or exciting here........

Its an existing model brought over for a specific job.

[BFPD9C1]

All I can say is I'm completely amazed that GM is bringing back the Caprice 9C1. When I started in law enforcement 11 yrs. ago I patrolled in a 1995 Caprice 9C1. I have driven many different police vehicles since but nothing compares to this car. I'm glad to see that GM is not just bringing back a familiar name from the past but actually bringing a new car to the market that police agencies have wanted for a long time. I hope that this car will become another legend like its predecessor. IMO I beleive that there is a civilian market for this car. It would be nice if it catches on and maybe someday is built here... Arlington Tx perhaps?

[Dr. Show-Me]

Last night's episode of Autoline After Hours carried some information on the new Caprice for civilian purposes. One of the regulars, David Welsh, said that he had been told that the car would be shown at the NAIAS in January. He said that the car would be brought out after a time "to cleanse the palate" so that there wouldn't be a feeling it was a rebadge. He said there would also be some new technology as well.

[SCCA1995]

Originally Posted by Dr. Show-Me

Last night's episode of Autoline After Hours carried some information on the new Caprice for civilian purposes. One of the regulars, David (?) said that he had been told that the car would be shown at the NAIAS in January. He said that the car would be brought out after a time "to cleanse the palate" so that there wouldn't be a feeling it was a rebadge. He said there would also be some new technology as well.

I'm watching it now. I'm going to try to keep my ears open for that info. If it's true, I'll be surprised.

[Hitman1970]

Originally Posted by Dr. Show-Me

Last night's episode of Autoline After Hours carried some information on the new Caprice for civilian purposes. One of the regulars, David (?) said that he had been told that the car would be shown at the NAIAS in January. He said that the car would be brought out after a time "to cleanse the palate" so that there wouldn't be a feeling it was a rebadge. He said there would also be some new technology as well.

"Cleanse the palate"- read sell all the G8s off the lot before we even acknowledge that it is coming as a retail sale option.

New technology- read 32 MPG 3.0 SIDI and maybe in-dash navigation.

[Wolfman01]

Originally Posted by 2002 Caddy

In days gone by a few (a very small few) of the new 9C1 and the B4C police cars were "leaked" to civilians... In most cases GM HQ just ignored this, or the repercusions were insignificant. Given what is happening with GM dealers these days with thousands being shut down on a wish and a prayer... You will probably have to look LONG and HARD to find one that would be willing to suffer the wrath of New GM and "buy a few extra"...

Also as we have posted before... these cars are optioned in a way that would make most civilian buyers say "no thanks"... No leather seats, no infotaiment system, in many cases no carpet, no sunroof, no power seats, no memory anything.... no Onstar... Steel wheels... These are base cars with minimal options... designed to be sold a low margins.

Here is the problem. Everything you say they are deleting from this car to make it cheap, only makes me want it more. I don't like carpet, leather, sunroofs, power crap, or onstar. I can install my own stereo system thank you, and steel wheels are just fine by me.

What I see in this guise is an awesome V-8 sedan with none of the weight adding junk to be carried around. I'll take mine in silver, thanks.

[Dr. Show-Me]

SCCA1995, did you find it? The show is about 83 minutes long.

[PHAT-JAY]

I have a funny feeling, that there will be a civi version or some sort of custom version at the NAIAS.

[CadiEldo67]

The back end really looks like an Impala.

And while it's not really required to look great, those wheels look pitiful compared to the size of the car. But obviously this type of car isn't build for looks.

[SCCA1995]

Originally Posted by Dr. Show-Me

SCCA1995, did you find it? The show is about 83 minutes long.

Heck no. Damn ADD got to me about halfway through. I did see where the journalist threw the idea of a civilian version at Mark, but he declined to comment on future product. That's what they normally say if they have some plan for it to be sold to the public. Otherwise he just might have said no.