Chevrolet Caprice I 427 L72 V8 Sedan
317 kW431 PS425 hp1968
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- Power
- 317 kW 431 PS · 425 hp
- Displacement
- 6,997 cm³
The Chevrolet Caprice I 7.0 427 L72 V8 produces 317 kW (431 PS) from a 7.0-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine and comes as a sedan. In the Caprice I 7.0 427 L72 V8, power goes to the rear wheels.
No other version of the Caprice I matches its output among 5 versions - that is 119% more than the entry 4.6 283 V8 (145 kW).
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 6,997 cm³ 7.0 l · 427 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 317 kW 431 PS · 425 hp |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Wheelbase | 3,023 mm 119.0 in |
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Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1968 |
| Generation | Caprice I (1965–1970) |
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