Chevy Goes Mad!..Max With New Police Cruiser

The Caprice PPV will be available with either a V6 or V8 engine, both flex-fuel capable. The V8 is expected to pump out 355 horsepower, but with cylinder deactivation should be able to return reasonable fuel economy. The rear-wheel-drive PPV is fully 10 inches longer than the outgoing Pontiac G8 sedan, and has a four-wheel independent suspension tuned for high-performance driving. (GM)

The interior of the PPV features front seats that are sculpted to make room for the large equipment belts worn by police officers, and shortened side-curtain airbags for the front cabin only, to accommodate the full-width safety partition for the rear seat. The vehicle is fully compatible with in-car computer systems, and has an extra battery in the trunk for powering auxiliary equipment. (GM)

Recidivists should get used to this view, but they can take some solace in the fact that the PPV has 5" more legroom than the popular Ford Crown Victoria police car, and a large trunk to haul their evidence to the station in. (GM)