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2011 Holden Caprice Police Car Review

March 2010
Filed under: HOLDEN Car News | HOLDEN Headlines

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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 Australias 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. Its 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 GMs operations in Australia.

“Opportunities like this dont 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 Australias 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 years round of orders.

The rear wheel drive sedan will be available as a V6 with Spark Ignition Direct Injection or as a V8 with Active Fuel Management, both E85 capable, plus a host of specialised equipment and features including:
Optional front-seat-only side curtain air bags allows a full-width rear-seat barrier for greater officer safety
An additional boot-mounted battery dedicated to powering police equipment
Compatibility with in-dash touch-screen computer technology
Sculpted front seats designed to pocket the equipment belt and for the long-term comfort of officers whose car is their effective office

The long wheelbase, rear wheel drive car featuring a four-wheel independent suspension will be promoted to police as a vehicle able to deliver responsive high-performance driving characteristics crucial in some police scenarios.

Caprice PPVs long wheelbase also contributes to exceptional spaciousness. Compared to the primary competition, its advantages include:
A large interior volume of 3,173 litres - more than the Ford Crown Victoria, including over 130 millimetres more rear legroom; and
At 510 litres, the Caprices trunk volume is large enough to accommodate a full-size spare tyre under a flat load surface in the boot.

Additional, police car-specific powertrain and vehicle system features include:
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
Police-calibrated stability control system
Driver information centre 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.

Caprice provides an efficient, spacious interior package with a rear compartment which enables the installation of a security barrier without compromising legroom for rear occupants. Boot volume was a priority to ensure adequate space for communication modules and equipment.

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 todays society.

High-wear seating materials were chosen to stand up to long hours of everyday use, while long-term durability and ease of cleaning were important criteria.

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 NSAs 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

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