Chevrolet Caprice II 454 V8 (SAE net) Sedan
201 kW273 PS270 hp1972
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- Power
- 201 kW 273 PS · 270 hp
- Displacement
- 7,440 cm³
The Chevrolet Caprice II 7.4 454 V8 (SAE net) uses a 7.4-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine rated at 201 kW (273 PS), in sedan form. In the Caprice II 7.4 454 V8 (SAE net), power goes to the rear wheels.
Its output sits mid-range among the 5 versions: 63% up on the entry 5.7 350 V8 four-barrel (123 kW), 71 kW below the 7.4 454 V8 (SAE gross) (272 kW).
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 7,440 cm³ 7.4 l · 454 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 201 kW 273 PS · 270 hp |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Wheelbase | 3,086 mm 121.5 in |
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Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1972 |
| Generation | Caprice II (1971–1976) |
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