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so i assume that the only commodores getting exported to the states now is one for the police? im not really up to speed on what happened with pontiac except for i think they stopped it..
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Commodore back to USA
DENVER – An all-new Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) will join the ranks of law enforcement departments across North America in 2011. It’s a modern, full-size, rear-drive sedan that will offer both V-8 and V-6 engines, as well as a host of specialized equipment and features.
Chevrolet made the announcement at the annual International Association of Chiefs of Police convention, in Denver, Colorado. The Caprice PPV will be available for ordering next year and will hit the streets in early 2011.
“The new Chevrolet Caprice police car is the right tool at the right time for law enforcement,” said Jim Campbell, general manager for GM Fleet and Commercial Operations. “We asked for a lot of feedback from our police customers, which helped us develop a vehicle that is superior to the Crown Victoria in key areas.”
Vice President, Global Chevrolet Brand Brent Dewar added, “Along with Impala and Tahoe, the Caprice PPV gives agencies a greater range of choices for police and special service vehicles that are all available from Chevrolet.”
Unlike other police cars on the market, the Caprice PPV is not based on existing “civilian” passenger-car model sold in North America. It has been developed in key areas specifically for police duty, containing modern equipment and features:
* Powerful 6.0L V-8 with fuel-saving Active Fuel Management technology and E85 capability delivers expected best-in-class 0-60 acceleration (sub six seconds) and top speed; a V-6 engine will also be offered, beginning in the 2012 model year
* Optional front-seat-only side curtain air bags allows a full-width rear-seat barrier for greater officer safety
* Two trunk-mounted batteries, with one of them dedicated to powering various police equipment
* Designed for five-passenger seating, meaning the upper-center section of the dashboard can be used for equipment mounting without the concern of air bag deployment interference
* Compatibility with in-dash touch-screen computer technology
* Special front seats designed for the long-term comfort of officers whose car is their effective office, including space that accommodates the bulk of a typical equipment belt
The front seats are sculpted to “pocket” the equipment belt, which greatly increases the comfort for a great range of police officer sizes. The foam density of the seatback and cushion insert surfaces are designed to conform to the shape of an equipment belt’s various items, too, allowing the officer’s back to rest properly on the seatback surface.
“The Chevrolet Caprice PPV’s seats represent a revolution in comfort and utility for officers who spend long hours in their car,” said Bob Demick, lead seat design manager. “The shape also enhances entry and egress, making it easier for officers to exit the vehicle quickly. The seatback bolsters, for example, have been purposefully contoured to help pocket the equipment on the belt, which includes the gun, Taser and handcuffs, which rest comfortably in the sculpted lower bolsters. That also increases the longevity of the trim cover surface.”
Along with comfort, the materials used in the seats were also carefully selected. High-wear materials were chosen to stand up to long hours of everyday use, while breathability, long-term durability and ease of cleaning were also important criteria.
Engineers worked on several iterations of the seat, testing a couple of versions in the field to get real-world feedback from police officers, who used prototype seats in their cruisers for a month. Their input helped determine the final design.
Class-leading space
The Caprice PPV is based on GM’s global rear-drive family of vehicles that also underpins the Chevy Camaro. It uses the longest wheelbase of the architecture – 118.5 inches (3,010 mm) – along with a four-wheel independent suspension that delivers responsive high-performance driving characteristics that are crucial in some police scenarios.
Caprice PPV’s long wheelbase also contributes to exceptional spaciousness. Compared to the primary competition, its advantages include:
* A larger interior volume – 112 cubic feet / 3,172 liters – than the Ford Crown Victoria, including nearly 4 inches (101 mm) more rear legroom
* The barrier between the front seat and rear seat is positioned farther rearward, allowing for full front-seat travel and greater recline for officer comfort
* At 18 cubic feet (535 liters) free space (beyond battery located in trunk), the Caprice’s trunk volume is large enough to accommodate a full-size spare tire under a flat load surface in the trunk storage area.
The Caprice’s 6.0-liter V-8 is rated at an estimated 355 horsepower (265 kW) with an estimated 384 lb-ft of torque. It is backed by a six-speed automatic transmission that is performance-calibrated for police duty. Additional, police car-specific powertrain and vehicle system features include:
* High-output alternator
* Engine oil, transmission and power steering coolers
* Standard 18-inch steel wheels with bolt-on center caps
* Large, four-wheel disc brakes with heavy-duty brake pads
* Heavy-duty suspension components
* Police-calibrated stability control system
* Driver information center in the instrument cluster with selectable speed tracking feature.
A host of complementary features are also offered, including special equipment packages such as spotlights; lockouts for the power windows and locks; and an “undercover” street-appearance package (9C3).
To enable more room for interior equipment, the standard radio can be relocated to the trunk, allowing for an in-dash, touch-screen computer to be used.
Caprice on patrol: A brief history
Chevrolet’s history with law enforcement is almost as old as the brand itself. Police departments have used Chevy sedans as police cars for decades, ordering them with basic equipment and powerful V-8 engines – including some special engines that weren’t available in regular-production models, such as the 1959 Biscayne that was offered with up to 315 horsepower.
The full-size Chevrolets joined the force in 1976. All Caprice police cars – including the new, 2011 model – have carried the 9C1 order code. Here’s a quick look back at Chevys on patrol:
1959 – Chevy Biscayne police model capable of 135 mph with specially tuned, police-only version of the 348-cubic-inch V-8 engine
1965 – The new “big-block” 396 engine is offered in Biscayne and Bel Air police cars, making them among the most powerful on patrol; a 427 V-8 was added in 1966
1976 – The 9C1 order code is given for the first time to a full-size Chevy police car package. It carries the Impala name.
1977 – The full-size Chevy is downsized. The 9C1 police package is retained, as is the Impala name.
1986 – The Caprice name replaces Impala, as the car is updated for the mid- and late-1980s – including the option of a powerful, 5.7-liter small-block V-8.
1991 – A new-generation Caprice is launched, with the 9C1 police car still on the beat.
1994 – The 260-horsepower (194 Nm) LT1 V-8 engine is offered in the Caprice 9C1, making it one of the fastest full-size police cars ever offered.
1996 – Caprice police car production ends, as GM’s full-size, body-on-frame car architecture is discontinued.
2011 – The Caprice PPV returns to active duty.
http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayS...12&docid=57260
Last edited by Reaper; 05-10-2009 at 05:35 PM.
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if only it had a holden badge...
so i assume that the only commodores getting exported to the states now is one for the police? im not really up to speed on what happened with pontiac except for i think they stopped it..
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Great news for Aus - should plug the hole that the G8 left. The funny thing is there will possibly be more LWB Statesman sized cars in the world than SWB.
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The G8 program was canceled with the demise of Pontiac earlier this year.Originally Posted by Dyer
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cool, needs the silver center caps though
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Great news.
Caprices hey? American law enforcement can't be too short on dollars...
Tells it like it is.
Have a look at it. Looks like stripped out base model Omega inside. Can't see it costing that much more to produce than a swb version.
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Holden to bid for American police car sales
HOLDEN wants to break into the lucrative US market for police patrol vehicles (PPVs) with a long wheelbase car that could hit the beat as early as 2011.
Based on the long wheelbase models sold in Australia, the Chevrolet Caprice PPV was unveiled recently at the annual International Association of Chiefs of Police conference in Denver, Colorado.
It will become available for order from Holden next year with the company hoping to secure valuable export orders.
North American law enforcement fleets account for about 70,000 sales a year.
Holden's executive director of sales and marketing John Elsworth said unveiling the Chevrolet Caprice PPV was the first step towards securing significant contracts.
"Today is the start of the process," he said.
"It's our ticket to the dance. Now we need to go out and really impress the judges.
"Opportunities like this don't come around very often.
"We are working hard to deliver a world-class product worthy of serious consideration by the police."
The Chevrolet Caprice PPV will be promoted to police as a vehicle able to deliver responsive high-performance driving characteristics crucial in some scenarios.
Special features include a high-output alternator; engine oil and transmission coolers; standard 18-inch steel wheels with bolt-on centre caps; large, four-wheel disc brakes with heavy-duty brake pads; heavy-duty suspension components; and a uniquely calibrated stability control system.
A street-appearance package will also be offered for undercover work.
Holden's chief designer Richard Ferlazzo said the Caprice was ideally suited to the needs of a law enforcement department.
"Comfort was an absolute priority when designing Caprice which is essential for anyone spending long hours in their vehicle," he said.
"Caprice PPV ticks all the boxes, providing an optimally balanced package which we believe issuperior to the competitive vehicles in all important aspects.
"We think the car projects an image of authority and efficiency which corresponds with the role of law enforcement in today's society."
Holden to bid for American police car sales | The Australian
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From GM Media:
Originally Posted by Holden Media
Holden gets its ‘ticket to the dance’ for new vehicle program
An Australian-built Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) will be offered to join the ranks of law enforcement departments across North America.
From the same family as cars as the long wheelbase Holden Caprice, the customised law enforcement car will be available for ordering next year and could hit the streets from early 2011.
Chevrolet executives revealed the car at the annual International Association of Chiefs of Police convention which is being held in Denver, Colorado this year. The event is the biggest of its type in North America.
The show also featured a display by Australia‟s National Safety Agency (NSA), which has developed state-of-the-art technology which can be integrated into law enforcement vehicles based on the Holden Commodore and Caprice.
Holden Executive Director Sales and Marketing, John Elsworth, today described the Chevrolet PPV reveal as an exciting first step which could lead to significant orders. “Today is the start of the process. It's our ticket to the dance. Now we need to go out and really impress the judges,” Elsworth said.
“North American law enforcement fleets account for about 70,000 sales a year so securing a fraction of those sales would be a major manufacturing boost for GM‟s operations in Australia.
“Opportunities like this don‟t come around very often. We are working hard to deliver a world class product worthy of serious consideration by the police.”
Mr Elsworth said Holden was a proven supplier to Australian police fleets, including demanding highway and pursuit requirements. “We believe that our strategic partnerships with Australia‟s enforcement agencies have certainly helped us better anticipate the needs of the North American customer.”
General Manager for GM Fleet and Commercial Operations, Jim Campbell said the new Chevrolet Caprice police car was the right tool at the right time for law enforcement. “We asked for a lot of feedback from our police customers, who helped us develop a vehicle that is superior to its competitors in key areas,” said Mr Campbell.
Vice President for the global Chevrolet brand Brent Dewar added “Adding the Caprice PPV to the range gives agencies a greater choice for police and special service vehicles that are all available from Chevrolet.”
The Denver show is widely regarded within the North American law enforcement community as an opportunity to review future equipment and technology for purchase. Given many large US police and emergency service departments make fleet purchases on an annual basis, the Caprice PPV will be considered in next year‟s round of orders.
Holden Chief Designer, Richard Ferlazzo, said Caprice was ideally suited to the needs of a law enforcement department. “Comfort was an absolute priority when designing Caprice which is essential for anyone spending long hours in their vehicle,” Ferlazzo said. “Caprice PPV ticks all the boxes, providing an optimally balanced package which we believe is superior to the competitive vehicles in all important aspects. “We think the car projects an image of authority and efficiency which corresponds with the role of law enforcement in today‟s society.”
NSA Collaboration
The NSA will demonstrate its technology at the International Association of Chiefs of Police convention on a Pontiac G8, from the same family as the Holden Commodore and will announce the launch of its Australian made high-tech Police vehicle designed to target the North American Law Enforcement market.
NSA is a technology development partner of the LAPD and believes a Holden product coupled with NSA‟s advanced integrated technology would provide one of the safest most high-tech police vehicles in the world.
The technology package highlights include:
Large, purpose designed, multi-function, touch screen integrated into dashboard
Intelligent power management system
Consolidated user interface
Automatic Licence Plate Recognition
In-car video with live broadcast capability
Advanced wireless connectivity
Automatic and seamless CAD and computer system updates performed „on the fly‟ minimising down time and costly service calls
Wireless vehicle telemetry fleet management system
Forward looking infrared/night vision (FLIR) camera
Fingerprint and facial recognition capability
Virtual prisoner cell
Latest high output low power LED lighting technology
NSA Director-Operations Des Bahr said the in-dash screen improved occupant safety and reducing up-fit cost by eliminating costly manual after-market rework.
Max stunners on the train
Looks Awesome,
TAKE THAT FORD CROWN VICTORIA
the Barrier between the Rear seat and Riot gear/Heavy Weapons still makes nice comfortable leg room at a crazy guy that just shot up a bottle shop "LIQUOR STORE", stole a ute "PICK UP" and then lead a police chase to the border
Chevy Caprice will be a great patrol car
Love the federal signal Raydian and the smart siren mounted on it.
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Dont rule it out just yet. There's quite a few new Left Hand Drive vehicles getting around at Holden now. There was even a left hand drive statesman
Tells it like it is.
Any chance of a SWB Caprice consumer version??? I have nothing to base that on beyond a heap of G8's still running around. I saw one last Friday but that is not rare by any stretch.Dont rule it out just yet. There's quite a few new Left Hand Drive vehicles getting around at Holden now. There was even a left hand drive statesman
Reaper
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Official: Holden to export Commodore as US police car
GM HOLDEN has come clean on its bid to obtain a slice of up to 70,000 police vehicle sales annually in the US, by revealing its Statesman-based Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV).
As reported by GoAuto in April, Holden has actively pursued a North American law enforcement vehicle deal since exports of the Commodore-based Pontiac G8 sedan ceased earlier this year.
Now it has revealed the first public proof of its plan to attract what could become a far more lucrative export contract than the G8 ever was.
Although G8 sales reached a monthly peak of 2939 in March, a month before GM announced it would axe the historic Pontiac brand as part of its survival plan, the Adelaide-built car attracted an average of 1455 sales per month in the US last year – less than half of the 36,500-odd G8s Holden shipped to North America in 2008.
Holden says the Caprice police vehicle will be available for ordering next year and could hit US streets in early 2011. Because many large US police and emergency service departments make fleet purchases on an annual basis, the Caprice PPV is expected to be considered in next year’s round of orders.
Today’s announcement confirms General Motors’ official bid for vehicle supply contracts with various US police and emergency departments, which operate and order fleet vehicles independently, much like the state police forces in Australia.
So although the Holden police vehicle will compete for tenders with Chrysler’s existing Charger police car and a law enforcement version of Ford’s new Taurus, the Caprice PPV’s official reveal all but confirms Holden will recommence exports of an unknown number of Commodore-based vehicles to the US.
It is understood the coupe-like Charger and front-wheel drive Taurus are less attractive to US law enforcement agencies than the Statesman-based long-wheelbase rear-drive Caprice PPV, an example of which will be displayed in Melbourne tomorrow.
Two examples of the Caprice patrol vehicle will also be revealed simultaneously at the 116th annual conference of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in Denver, Colorado over October 3-7.
GM revealed news of the Australian-built police vehicle ahead of the 2009 IACP event, which is expected to be attended by more than 15,000 law enforcement professionals, as well as GM Holden chairman and managing director Alan Batey.
Also displayed in Denver was an exhibit by Port Melbourne-based company National Safety Agency (NSA), which developed the law enforcement technology employed by the Caprice PPV.
Working with the Los Angeles Police department (LAPD), NSA also developed the hardware and software that was fitted to the left-hand drive short-wheelbase Commodore SS-based Pontiac G8 police vehicle that was launched by LAPD deputy chief Charles Beck at the 2009 APCO Australasia Conference & Exhibition, held at the Australian Technology Park in Sydney over March 2-4.
While the same Pontiac G8 police vehicle showcased the NSA’s technology at Denver, Holden’s long-wheelbase Caprice PPV is aimed directly at the LAPD, whose supply of Ford Crown Victoria police vehicles will evaporate when production of the aged Ford model ceases at the end of 2010.
As North America’s largest police force, the LAPD represents both the most lucrative police vehicle deal for GM and Holden, as well as a litmus test for other US law enforcement agencies.
GoAuto understands that although long-wheelbase versions of the PPV were shown in Denver and Melbourne, Holden is able to produce the patrol car in short-wheelbase guise if required. Indeed, among the images of the Caprice PPV released today was a rear-end shot of a VE Commodore SS-based Chevrolet police car.
NSA operations director Des Bahr told GoAuto in April that his company was in talks with nine separate US law enforcement jurisdictions, which together represented a fleet of up to 40,000 vehicles annually, but it is understood Holden and NSA will be bidding for US police vehicle contracts separately, with police equipment fitout to take place in the US.
Holden’s executive director of sales and marketing, John Elsworth, today described the Caprice police vehicle’s revel as a “ticket to the dance”, but said any share of the total US law enforcement vehicle fleet would be a fillip for his company.
“Today is the start of the process,” he said. “It’s our ticket to the dance. Now we need to go out and really impress the judges.
“North American law enforcement fleets account for about 70,000 sales a year, so securing a fraction of those sales would be a major manufacturing boost for GM’s operations in Australia.
“Opportunities like this don’t come around very often. We are working hard to deliver a world-class product worthy of serious consideration by the police.
“We believe that our strategic partnerships with Australia’s enforcement agencies have certainly helped us better anticipate the needs of the North American customer,” said Mr Elsworth.
General manager for GM Fleet and Commercial Operations, Jim Campbell, said the Chevrolet Caprice police car was the right tool at the right time for law enforcement, with the Denver show widely regarded within the North American law enforcement community as an opportunity to review future equipment and technology for purchase.
“We asked for a lot of feedback from our police customers, who helped us develop a vehicle that is superior to its competitors in key areas,” said Mr Campbell.
Holden says the Caprice PPV will be made available with direct-injection 3.6-litre petrol V6 and Active Fuel management-equipped 6.0-litre petrol V8 engines – both of which will be E85 ethanol-capable.
A range of specialised equipment includes an additional boot-mounted battery for powering police paraphernalia, compatibility with in-dash touch-screen computer technology, sculpted front seats designed to “pocket” the equipment belts of police personnel and the option of front-seat-only side curtain airbags, which allow a full-width rear-seat safety barrier.
According to GM, the Caprice PPV offers a number of advantages over its most direct competitors, including the Crown Victoria, such as an interior volume of 3173 litres and 130mm more rear legroom.
Unlike the Crown Victoria, the Caprice’s 510-litre boot is large enough to accommodate a full-size spare tyre under a flat load surface.
Other unique components include a high-output alternator, engine oil and transmission coolers, standard 18-inch steel wheels with bolt-on centre caps, four-wheel disc brakes with heavy-duty brake pads, heavy-duty suspension components and a police-calibrated stability control system.
The Caprice PPV also features spotlights, power window and door lockouts, high-wear seating materials and a driver information display in the instrument cluster with a selectable speed tracking feature. An ‘undercover’ street-appearance package will also be offered.
“Comfort was an absolute priority when designing Caprice which is essential for anyone spending long hours in their vehicle,” said Holden chief designer, Richard Ferlazzo.
“Caprice PPV ticks all the boxes, providing an optimally balanced package which we believe is superior to the competitive vehicles in all important aspects.
“We think the car projects an image of authority and efficiency which corresponds with the role of law enforcement in today’s society,” said Mr Ferlazzo.
Specific to the NSA’s Pontiac G8 is technology including a large, purpose-designed, multi-function touch screen integrated into dashboard, an intelligent power management system, consolidated user interface, automatic licence plate recognition and in-car video with live broadcast capability.
The NSA G8 also features advanced wireless connectivity, on-the-fly automatic and seamless CAD and computer system updating, a wireless vehicle telemetry fleet management system, a forward-looking infrared/night vision (FLIR) camera, fingerprint and facial recognition capability, a virtual prisoner cell and the latest high-output low-power LED lighting technology.
http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mell...25764600253D2B
Commodere safety barrier/ gun rack
I posted in the General forum some pics of the safety barrier that was taken over to display to the US cops. The wrong forum apparently. You could search for thread,
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american cops are going to love this, a patrol car with decent power and suspension. i cant wait to see an aussie commodore chasing down yankee crims on 'worlds wildest police chases'
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I'm here in the USA at the moment with the launch of the car. I designed the touch screen and electrical integration for the LAPD GM Vehicle (I'm with NEC)
The other event occurring at this time is the launch of the vehicle technology package and the introduction of a 12.1inch touch screen build into the dashboard. This solution is transferrable to the Chevrolet Caprice that has just been launched.
The built in screen will provide a much safer cabin environment for Police Officers by reducing the equipment mounted in and around the cabin such as computers and peripheral devices.
This integration project is led by the National Safety Agency (NSA), an Australian organisation and supported by other partners such as NEC Australia.
Some pictures are shown below. This vehicle is a G8 which has been delivered by NSA to the Los Angeles Police Department as an operational vehicle.
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Thats awsome^^^^ great work.
-Smit
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No stereo?
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That was the demo software. It has changed now.
Stereo was controlled via wheel controls.
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^^ Which one are you Tommo?
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