1996 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
PRODUCT OVERVIEW:
The full-size Caprice appeals to carbuyers and fleets who want a large,
rear-drive, six-passenger vehicle. Its towing capacity is another strong
selling feature.
NEW FOR 1996:
* Bosch ABS V system added
* Floor console with shifter standard on Impala SS
* One new exterior colour
* Cinching seatbelts replace previous free-falling design (rear seat)
* New 2.93 axle ratio
* Impala SS available in Dark Cherry Metallic or Black exterior
colours
MODELS: Caprice Classic (4-door sedan)
Caprice Classic (4-door wagon)
Impala SS (4-door sedan) - Option Package
VEHICLE CLASS: Full-size
ASSEMBLY LOCATION: Arlington, Texas
CUSTOMER PROFILE:
Caprice buyers generally fit into one of two categories: the traditional
Caprice buyer (55 or older and often retired) looking for a dependable,
affordable, quality-built full-size sedan, or younger buyers with more
disposable income attracted by Caprice's engineering features.
PRODUCT MILESTONES:
1965 Introduced as a model option on the Impala in 1965
1966 Caprice becomes a separate model
1973 Caprice convertible introduced
1975 Last year for Caprice convertible
1977 Downsized model released
1980 New sheetmetal
1981 Computer Command Control (engine management system) debuts
1986 Classic Brougham introduced
1990 All-new exterior and interior models debut as 1991 models; Classic
Brougham and Brougham LS discontinued
1991 Caprice Classic LTZ named Motor Trend magazine's "Car of the Year;"
Caprice wagon returns to the lineup
1992 5.7-litre V8 optional equipment on Caprice wagon
1993 New rear exterior styling
1994 Passenger-side air bag added; standard 200-hp "4300" V8 engine;
available 260-hp 5.7-litre LT1 V8
1995 Revised exterior appearance; LS model discontinued; Impala SS debuts
1996 Bosch ABS V system added; floor console with shifter standard on
Impala SS; two new exterior colours for Impala SS
EXTERIOR FEATURES CLASSIC CLASSIC
SEDAN WAGON
Antenna Power s s
Headlamps Composite halogen S S
Glass Tinted S S
Impala SS
Package (See listing after "Safety/Security") O NA
Lamps Cornering O NA
Luggage Rack Luggage rack NA S
Mirrors Left and right heated, dual power control,
folding S S
Mouldings Wide body side protective, body colour S S
Side Panel Woodgrain NA O
Stripe Lower bodyside O O
Tailgate Two-way - fold down and swing out NA S
Wheels 15" x 7" steel wheel w/ full cover S S
15" x 7" aluminum w/hub caps and locks O NA
Wheel Covers 15" wheel covers O O
Wire wheel covers w/locks O S
Windshield Heat-reflective windshield O O
Wiper System Intermittent, w/adjustable settings S S
Rear wiper/washer system NA S
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment. NA - Not available.
INTERIOR FEATURES CLASSIC CLASSIC
SEDAN WAGON
Air Conditioning Front manual controls S S
Cargo Net Cargo convenience net O S
Cruise Control Resume speed, incremental accelerate/
decelerate (tap up/tap down) S S
Defogger Rear window, electric S S
Door Map Pockets Driver and passenger S S
Floor Mats Front and rear, carpeted S S
Impala SS
Package (See listing after "Safety/Security") O NA
Instrumentation Digital speedometer, odometer, analog
coolant temperature, oil pressure,
battery voltage and fuel gauges, low
oil, fuel, coolant and windshield
washer level indicator S S
Keyless Entry Remote keyless entry system O NA
Lighting Trunk S S
Mirror Visor mirror S S
Inside rearview, electrochromic w/dual
reading lamps w/interior qtr. lamp S S
Illuminated, right side, visor mirror O O
Power Door Locks S S
Seat, 6-way driver's side O S
Tailgate window release NA S
Trunk release S NA
Windows, driver side express down S S
Radio AM/FM stereo, seek/scan, auto-reverse
music search cassette, auto tone,
clock, Delco lock anti-theft and
4-speaker dual extended range S S
AM/FM stereo, seek/scan, compact disc,
auto tone, clock, Delco Loc anti-theft
and extended range 4-speaker system O O
Scotchguard (TM) Includes carpet floor, mats, seats,
door trim S S
Seats 55/45 w/cloth trim, centre front
armrest (w/storage, dual cupholders,
coin, cassette and CD holders), rear
centre armrest, adjustable headrests,
driver and passenger manual seat
recliners and seat back pockets S S
55/45 split front w/custom cloth O O
55/45 split front w/leather trim O NA
Third seat vinyl w/integrated lights NA S
Seat assist handles NA S
Seat Adjusters Power driver seat adjuster, 6-way O NA
Power passenger seat adjuster, 6-way O NA
Steering Wheel Tilt S S
Trunk Trim Trunk trim S NA
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment. NA - Not available.
POWER TEAMS/CHASSIS/MECHANICAL CLASSIC CLASSIC
SEDAN WAGON
Axle Limited slip differential w/3.23
rear axle ratio, extra-capacity
cooling and engine oil cooler O NA
Brakes 4-wheel anti-lock front disc and
rear drum S S
Engine 4.3-litre V8/SFI S NA
5.7-litre V8/SFI (requires Sport
Suspension package, and includes
stainless steel dual exhaust, oil
and transmission cooling system O S
Exhaust System Single, stainless steel S NA
Dual, stainless steel O S
Heater Engine block S S
Impala SS
Package (See listing after "Safety/Security")
Sport Suspension Requires LT1 V8 engine (not available
w/Impala SS package) - Includes leather
wrapped steering wheel, 2.93 axle ratio
and limited slip differential, trailer
towing package w/heavy-duty cooling
and engine oil cooler, and P235/70R15
all-season tires (w/whitewalls
available at extra cost) O NA
Suspension Soft ride S NA
Front and rear firm ride and handling O S
Automatic load levelling NA S
Tires P215/75R15 all season S NA
P215/75R15 all season (whitewall) O S
P235/70R15 all season touring
(whitewall) O NA
P225/70R15 all season touring
(whitewall) O NA
Full-size spare tire O O
Trailer Towing Package for 2265-kg (5,000-lb.) towing
capacity; includes 2.93 rear axle ratio
and heavy-duty cooling system, and
limited slip differential O O
Transmission Electronic 4-speed automatic w/
overdrive S S
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment. NA - Not available.
SAFETY/SECURITY CLASSIC CLASSIC
SEDAN WAGON
Air Bags Driver and front passenger S S
Anti-Lock Brakes 4-Wheel ABS S S
Headlamps Daytime running lamps w/Twilight
Sentinel S S
Keyless Entry Remote keyless entry system O NA
Lighting Illuminated entry S S
Locks Child security rear door S S
Theft Deterrent PASS-Key S S
Roadside Service 24-hour Roadside Assistance S S
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment. NA - Not available.
IMPALA SS PACKAGE:
EXTERIOR
* Impala SS nameplate w/bodyside and rear deck lid emblems
* Black key lock cylinder, taillamp mouldings and antenna base
* Body-coloured front and rear fascias, wheel opening mouldings, door
handles, grille, rocker mouldings, rear deck spoiler and narrow bodyside
mouldings
INTERIOR
* Includes 45/45 bucket seats w/gray leather trim and full floor console
w/floor shifter
* Driver and front passenger seat recliners
* Power driver and front passenger seat adjusters
* Dual cupholders; adjustable headrests; seat back and door map pockets;
and driver-side covered visor mirror
* Leather steering wheel
* Black satin finish (replaces interior woodgrain)
* Remote keyless entry system
* Instrumentation includes oil change monitor, oil pressure, trip odometer,
voltmeter and tachometer
POWER TEAM
* 5.7-litre V8 engine (LT1)
* 4-wheel disc brakes (includes 4-wheel ABS)
* Rear axle 3.08 limited slip differential
* Heavy-duty frame
* Extra-capacity cooling and transmission oil cooler
* DeCarbon shocks and special ride and handling suspension
* P255/50ZR17 performance tires w/17" x 8.5" aluminum wheels; includes
full-size spare tire (note: not identical to road wheels & tires)
* Cornering lamps
NOTE: The Impala SS sedan option package deletes exterior hood ornament,
rear deck lid moulding, "Caprice" deck lid emblem and bodyside moulding.
TECHNICAL PRODUCT INFORMATION
CHASSIS/BODY Body on-frame
Front engine / rear-wheel drive
BODY MATERIAL Two-sided galvanized steel body panel (except roof)
SUSPENSION Front Independent, Short/Long Arm, coil spring, stabilizer bar
Rear Live axle, Salisbury 4-Link, coil spring
BRAKES Power-assisted, vented front disc/rear drum
STEERING Recirculating ball, power-assisted
(Quick ratio - Impala SS)
WHEELS SEDANS WAGON
15" x 7" steel w/ 15" x 7" steel
full wheel covers full wheel covers
17" x 8.5" cast aluminum
(Impala SS)
TIRES P215/75R15 all-season P215/75R15 all-season
P255/50ZR17 performance
all-season (Impala SS)
ENGINES 4.3L V8 5.7L V8
Type OHV V8 OHV V8
Bore x Stroke 95.0 x 76.2 mm 101.6 x 88.4 mm
(3.74 x 3.00") (4.00 x 3.48")
Displacement 4343 cc (265 cu.in.) 5735 cc (350 cu.in.)
Compression Ratio 9.4:1 10.0:1
Fuel, Recommended Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded
Fuel Induction Sequential F.I. Sequential F.I.
Horsepower 200 hp @ 5200 rpm 260 hp @ 5000 rpm
240 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm 330 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm
TRANSMISSION 4-speed electronic automatic w/overdrive
Gear Ratios: 1st 3.06
2nd 1.63
3rd 1.00
4th 0.70
Reverse 2.29
Final Drive Ratio 2.93 (4.3L)
3.23 (4.3L)- Opt. w/limited slip axle
2.56 (5.7L)- Std. Caprice Wagon
2.93 (5.7L)- Opt. w/trailer towing package)on
Caprice Wagon
2.93 (5.7L)- Std. Caprice Classic
3.08 (5.7L)- Std. Impala SS
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
SEDANS WAGON
Wheelbase 2945 mm (115.9") 2945 mm (115.9")
Length 5439 mm (214.1") 5520 mm (217.3")
Width 1969 mm ( 77.5") 2022 mm ( 79.6")
1956 mm ( 77.0")- Impala
Height 1415 mm ( 55.7") 1546 mm ( 60.9")
1389 mm ( 54.7")- Impala
Track Front 1568 mm ( 61.8") 1578 mm ( 62.1")
Rear 1582 mm ( 62.3") 1628 mm ( 64.1")
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
SEDANS WAGON
Leg Room
front/rear 1072/1002 mm (42.2/39.5") 1071/ 964 mm (42.2/38.0")
Head Room
front/rear 996/ 963 mm (39.2/37.9") 1005/1001 mm (39.6/39.4")
Shoulder Room
front/rear 1610/1610 mm (63.4/63.4") 1610/1612 mm (63.4/63.5")
Hip Room
front/rear 1448/1445 mm (57.0/56.9") 1445/1450 mm (56.9/57.1")
WEIGHTS/CAPACITIES
SEDANS WAGON
Curb Weights 1976 kg (4357 lbs.)
Fuel Capacity 87 L (19.1 gal.) 83 L (18.3 gal.)
Passenger Seating 3/3 3/3/2
2/3 -(Impala SS)
Trunk Volume 577 L (20.4 cu.ft.) 1548 L (54.7 cu.ft.)
Liftover Height 785 mm (30.9") N/A
Interior Volume 3234 L (114.2 cu.ft.) 3268 L (115.4 cu.ft.)