Chevrolet Caprice II 454 V8 (SAE gross) Sedan
272 kW370 PS365 hp1971
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- Power
- 272 kW 370 PS · 365 hp
- Length
- 5,507 mm
- Displacement
- 7,440 cm³
Under the bonnet of the Chevrolet Caprice II 7.4 454 V8 (SAE gross) sedan sits a 7.4-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine, good for 272 kW (370 PS). In the Caprice II 7.4 454 V8 (SAE gross), power goes to the rear wheels.
It is the most powerful of the 5 versions in the Caprice II range, with 121% more output than the entry 5.7 350 V8 four-barrel (123 kW).
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 7,440 cm³ 7.4 l · 454 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 272 kW 370 PS · 365 hp |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 5,507 mm 216.8 in |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3,086 mm 121.5 in |
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1971 |
| Generation | Caprice II (1971–1976) |
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