Chevrolet Caprice I 283 V8 Sedan
145 kW197 PS194 hp1965
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- Power
- 145 kW 197 PS · 194 hp
- Length
- 5,415 mm
- Displacement
- 4,638 cm³
Built 1965, the Chevrolet Caprice I 4.6 283 V8 sedan develops 145 kW (197 PS) from a 4.6-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine. In the Caprice I 4.6 283 V8, power goes to the rear wheels.
Of the 5 versions in the Caprice I line-up, the Caprice I 4.6 283 V8 is the entry version - the 7.0 427 L72 V8 (317 kW) delivers 119% more.
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,638 cm³ 4.6 l · 283 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 145 kW 197 PS · 194 hp |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 5,415 mm 213.2 in |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3,023 mm 119.0 in |
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1965 |
| Generation | Caprice I (1965–1970) |
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