The cop car, the taxi, the full-size American sedan. The 5.0L and 5.7L V8s are bulletproof; the LT1 in the '90s is a gem. It's body-on-frame, RWD, and tough as nails. The classic American cruiser.
The Caprice was a rear-wheel-drive, body-on-frame full-size sedan and wagon on the B-body platform. 1st gen (1980-1990) had a 4.3L V6 (110 hp), a 5.0L V8 (140-170 hp), or a 5.7L V8 (150-180 hp) and a 3-speed or 4-speed auto. 2nd gen (1991-1996) had a 5.0L V8 (170 hp), a 5.7L V8 (180 hp), or a 5.7L LT1 V8 (260 hp in the Impala SS) and a 4-speed auto. It had a solid rear axle with coil springs and independent front suspension. The LT1 had a 4-speed 4L60E transmission.
The 5.0L and 5.7L V8s (including the LT1) are bulletproof—pushrod V8s, simple and reliable. The 4L60E is a good transmission but needs regular maintenance. The 3-speed auto (THM350/400) is a tank. The Caprice is a reliable car for its era. The LT1 has an Opti-Spark distributor that fails when it gets wet—it's a known issue but fixable.
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