Chevrolet Caprice I 454 V8 Sedan
291 kW396 PS390 hp1970
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- Power
- 291 kW 396 PS · 390 hp
- Displacement
- 7,440 cm³
The Chevrolet Caprice I 7.4 454 V8 produces 291 kW (396 PS) from a 7.4-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine and comes as a sedan. In the Caprice I 7.4 454 V8, power goes to the rear wheels.
Its output sits mid-range among the 5 versions: 101% up on the entry 4.6 283 V8 (145 kW), 26 kW below the 7.0 427 L72 V8 (317 kW).
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 7,440 cm³ 7.4 l · 454 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 291 kW 396 PS · 390 hp |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Wheelbase | 3,023 mm 119.0 in |
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Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1970 |
| Generation | Caprice I (1965–1970) |
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