Chevrolet Caprice I 396 Turbo Jet V8 Sedan
242 kW329 PS325 hp1966
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- Power
- 242 kW 329 PS · 325 hp
- Length
- 5,415 mm
- Displacement
- 6,489 cm³
The Chevrolet Caprice I 6.5 396 Turbo Jet V8 uses a 6.5-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine rated at 242 kW (329 PS), in sedan form. In the Caprice I 6.5 396 Turbo Jet V8, power goes to the rear wheels.
Against the entry 4.6 283 V8 (145 kW), the Caprice I 6.5 396 Turbo Jet V8 gains 67% in power; the 7.0 427 L72 V8 (317 kW), strongest of the 5, has 75 kW more.
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 6,489 cm³ 6.5 l · 396 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 242 kW 329 PS · 325 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 | 1966 |
| Generation | Caprice I (1965–1970) |
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