Not much changed in the Full-Size Rear-Drive Chevrolet,
as a completely different more rounded Caprice was expected as a early '91 model
to replace the traditional boxy Sedan and Wagon.
This carryover Caprice still was powered by one of two 5.0-litter V-8's: 305 Cubic Inches and 170 Horsepower for the Sedan, but 307 cid and 140 Horsepower for the Wagon.
Both Engines had Throttle-Body Fuel Injestion and hooked to a Four-Speed Overdrive Automatic Transmission. Under the hood, new Quick Connect Fuel Lines were supposed to speed up servicing. Two new Metal Red Body Colors were offered.
CAPRICE (V-8)
Series Model - 1B |
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Body Style - L69 |
Body Type & Seating - 4 Door Sedan, 6 Pass. |
Factory Price - $14,525 |
Shipping Weight - 3406 |
Product Total - Note 1 |
CAPRICE CLASSIC (V-8)
Series Model - 1B |
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Body Style - N69 |
Body Type & Seating - 4 Door Sedan, 6 Pass. |
Factory Price - $15,125 |
Shipping Weight - 3355 |
Product Total - Note 1 |
Series Model - 1B |
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Body Style - U69 |
Body Type & Seating - 4 Door Brougham, 6 Pass. |
Factory Price - $16,325 |
Shipping Weight - 3470 |
Product Total - Note 1 |
Series Model - 1B |
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Body Style - U69/B6N |
Body Type & Seating - 4 Door LS Brougham, 6 Pass. |
Factory Price - $17,525 |
Shipping Weight - 3475 |
Product Total - Note 1 |
Series Model - 1B |
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Body Style - N35 |
Body Type & Seating - 4 Door 3S Wagon , 8 Pass. |
Factory Price - $15,725 |
Shipping Weight - 4041 |
Product Total - 12,305 |
1990 Police Package |
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4 Door Notchback |
Series Model - 1B |
Body Style - A69 |
Engine Code - L03 5.0 Liter 305 cu |
Throttle Body Injection |
Single Exaust |
Transmission Code - MW9 |
Auto 4 Speed |
Horsepower - 170 @ 44 RPM |
Torque - 255 @ 24 RPM |
Rear Axel Ratio - 3.08 |
NOTE 1
Total Caprice Sedan production was 211,552 with no further breakout available.
Optional V-8 |
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90-Degree, Overhead Valve V-8 |
Cast Iron Block and Head |
Engine VIN Code - H |
Engine No. Cyl. Displacement: 305 Cu. In. |
Liter - 5.0 |
Engine Mfg. - Chevrolet |
Carburetor Type - 4Bbl |
Brake Horsepower @ rpm - 170@4000 |
Torque @ rpm (ft. lbs.)- 255@2400 |
Bore x Stroke (in.) - 3.74 x 3.48 |
Compression Ratio - 9.3:1 |
Oil Pressure @ 2000 rpm - 45 |
Five Main Bearings Hydraulic Roller Valve Lifters |
CHASSIS DATA
Wheelbase - 116.0 in |
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Overall Length - (Coupe) 212.8 in - (Sedan) 212.2 in - (Wagon) 215.1 in |
Height - (Caprice) 56.4 in,(Wagon)58.2 in |
Width - (Caprice) 75.4 in, (Wagon) 79.3 in |
Front Tread - (Caprice) 61.7 in, (Wagon) 62.2 in |
Rear Tread - (Caprice) 60.7 in, (Wagon) 64.1 in |
Standard Tires - (Caprice) P205/75R15 SBR, (Wagon) P225/75R15 SBR |
TECHNICAL
Transmission |
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Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Standard on Caprice |
Steering |
Recirculating Ball |
Front Suspension Unequal-Length Control Arms, Coil Springs, Stabilizer Bar |
Rear Suspension Rigid Axle with Four Links, Control Arms, Coil Springs, Stabilizer Available |
Brakes - Front Disc, Rear Drum |
Body Construction - Seperate Body and Frame |
Fuel Tank - Caprice - 24.5 gal. Wagon - 22 gal. |
Drivetrain Options
Engines - 305 cu. in. 4Bbl V-8 Caprice Coupe/Sedan - $440 |
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Transmission/Differential - Limited-Slip Differential - $100 |
Suspension - F40 H.D. Suspension - $26 |
F41 Sports Suspension - Coupe/Sedan $49 |
Inflatable Rear Shock Asorbers - $64 |
The first symbol indicates country: 1=USA - 2=Canada |
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The second symbol denotes manufacturer: G=General Motors |
Symbol three indicates car make: 1=Chevroler - 7=GM of Canada |
Symbols four is restraint system: A=non-passive - B=automatic belts - C=inflatable restraint |
Symbol five is the car/line series: N=Caprice Classic |
Symbols six and seven indicate body type: 69=4-dr. notchback sedan 35=4-dr. station wagon |
Symbol eight is the engine code: C=L4-98 2Bbl 4=L4-97 2Bbl d=l4 111 Diesel P=L4-121 FI R or 2=L4-151 FI X=V6-173 2Bbl S or W=v6-173 MFI G=H.O. V8-305 Fl K=V6-229 2Bbl Z=V6-262 FI H or Y=V8-305 4Bbl G=H.O. 305 4Bbl F=V8-305 TPI |
Next comes a check digit. |
Symbol ten indicates Model Year: L=1990 |
Symbol eleven indicates Assembly Plant B=Baltimore J=Janesville, WI L=Van Nuys, CA N=Norwood, OH R=Arlington, TX T=Tarrytown, NY X=Fairfax, KS Y=Wilmington, DE 1=Oshawa, Ontario 6=Oklahoma City, OK 7=Lordstown, OH |
The final six digits are the sequential serial number. Body Number Plates and engine identification code locations were simular to 1981 - 1989 |
CAPRICE CONVENIENCE APPEARANCE OPTIONS
Caprice Sedan Preferred Equipment Group 1: |
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Body Side Moldings |
Carpeted Mats F&R |
Extended Range Speakers |
Wheel Opening Moldings - $170 |
Caprice Sedan Preferred Equipment Group 2: |
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Power Door Lock System |
Speed Control w/Resume |
Comfortilt Steering Wheel |
Body Side Moldings |
Intermittent Windshield Wiper System |
Aux Lighting |
Colored-Keyed Carpeted Mats F&R |
Extended Range Speakers |
Wheel Opening Moldings - $820 |
Caprice Classic Sedan Preferred Equipment Group 1: |
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Speed Control w/Resume |
Comfortilt Steering Wheel |
P205/75R15 All Seasons SBR White Strip Tires |
Body Side Moldings |
Intermittent Windshield Wiper System |
Power Trunk Opener |
Aux Lighting |
Colored-Keyed Carpeted Mats F&R |
Extended Range Speakers |
Sport Twin Remote Mirrors - $713 |
Caprice Classic Sedan Equiptment Group 2: |
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Electronic Tuned AM/FM Stereo Radio w/ Seek & Scan |
Stereo Cassette Tape |
Digital Clock & Power Antenna |
Extended Range Sound System |
Power Windows |
Power 6-Way Driver & Passenger Seats |
Power Door Lock System |
Speed Control w/Resume Speed |
Comfortilt Steering Wheel |
P205/75R15 All Seasons SBR White Strip Tires, |
Body Side Moldings |
Luggage Compartment Trim |
Intermittent Windshield Wiper System |
Power Trunk Opener |
Aux Lighting |
RH Visor Illum Mirror |
Carpeted Mats |
Sport Twin Remote Mirrors |
w/50/50 Seats |
Inclu Driver & Passenger Power Seats - $1,547 |
Caprice Classic Wagon Preferred Equipment Group 1: |
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Body Side Moldings |
Aux Lighting |
Dix Load Floor Carpeting |
Sport Twin Remote Mirrors - $211 |
Caprice Classic Wagon Preferred Equipment Group 2: |
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Electronic Tuned AM/FM Stereo Radio w/ Seek & Scan |
Stereo Cassette Tape |
Digital Clock & Power Antenna |
Dual Rear Speakers |
Power Windows |
Power Door Lock System |
Inc. Tailgate Lock |
Speed ontrol w/Resume Speed |
Comfortilt Steering Wheel |
Roof Carrier |
Body Side Moldings |
Aux Lighting |
Intermittent Windshield Wiper System |
Dix Load Floor Carpeting |
Carpeted Mats |
Sport Twin Remote Mirrors - $1556 |
Caprice Classic Wagon Preferred Equipment Group 3: |
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Electronic Tuned AM/FM Stereo Radio w/ Seek & Scan |
Stereo Cassette Tape |
Graphic Equalizer |
Digital Clock & Power Antenna |
Dual Rear Speakers |
Power Windows |
Power Door Lock System |
Inc. Tailgate Lock |
Power 6-Way Driver & Passenger Seats |
Speed Control w/Resume Speed |
Delux Rear Compartment Decor. |
Comfortilt Steering Wheel |
Roof Carrier |
Gauge Package w/Trip Odometer |
Body Side Moldings |
Twilight Sentinel Headlamps |
Intermittent Windshield Wiper System |
Aux Lighting |
Cornering Lamps |
RH Visor Illum Mirror |
Carpeted Mats |
Sport Twin Remote Mirrors |
w/50/50 Seats |
Inc. Driver & Passenger Power Seats - $2,475 |
w/Bench Seat - $1,935 |
Caprice Classic Brougham Preferred Equipment Group 1: |
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P205/75R15 SBR White Strip Tires |
Gauge Package w/Trip Odometer |
Body Side Moldings |
Twilight Sentinel Headlamps |
Dix Luggage Compartment Trim |
Intermittent Windshield Wiper System |
Cornering Lamps |
Power Trunk Opener |
RH Visor Illum Mirror |
Carpeted Mats |
Extended Range Speakers |
Sport Twin Remote Mirrors - $470 |
Caprice Classic Brougham Preferred Equipment Group 2: |
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Electronic Tuned AM/FM Stereo Radio w/ Seek & Scan |
Stereo Cassette Tape |
Digital Clock & Power Antenna |
Extended Range Sound System |
Power Windows |
Power 6-Way Driver & Passenger Seats |
Power Door Lock System |
Electronic Speed Control w/Resume Speed |
Wire Wheel Covers w/Locks |
Comfortilt Steering Wheel |
P205/75R15 SBR White Strip Tires |
Gauge Package w/Trip Odometer |
Body Side Moldings |
Twilight Sentinel Headlamps |
Dix Luggage Compartment Trim |
Intermittent Windshield Wiper System |
Cornering Lamps |
Power Trunk Opener |
RH Visor Illum Mirror |
Carpeted Mats |
Sport Twin Remote Mirrors - $2,384 |
Caprice Classic Brougham LS Preferred Equiptment Group 1: |
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Electronic Tuned AM/FM Stereo Radio w/ Seek & Scan |
Stereo Cassette Tape |
Digital Clock & Power Antenna |
Extended Range Sound System |
Power Windows |
Power 6-Way Driver & Passenger Seats |
Power Door Lock System |
Electronic Speed Control w/Resume Speed |
Wire Wheel Covers w/Locks |
Comfortilt Steering Wheel |
P205/75R15 SBR White Strip Tires |
Gauge Package w/Trip Odometer |
Body Side Moldings |
Twilight Sentinel Headlamps |
Intermittent Windshield Wiper System |
Power Trunk Opener |
RH Visor Illum Mirror |
Carpeted Mats |
Sport Twin Remote Mirrors - $2,270 |
Caprice Classic Brougham LS Preferred Equiptment Group 2: |
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Electronic Tuned AM/FM Stereo Radio w/ Seek & Scan |
Stereo Cassette Tape |
Graphic Equalizer |
Digital Clock & Power Antenna |
Extended Range Sound System |
Power Windows |
Power 6-Way Driver & Passenger Seats |
Power Door Lock System |
Electronic Speed Control w/Resume Speed |
Wire Wheel Covers w/Locks |
Comfortilt Steering Wheel |
P205/75R15 SBR White Strip Tires |
Gauge Package w/Trip Odometer |
Body Side Moldings |
Twilight Sentinel Headlamps |
Dix Luggage Compartment Trim |
Intermittent Windshield Wiper System |
Cornering Lamps |
Power Trunk Opener |
RH Visor Illum Mirror |
Carpeted Mats |
Sport Twin Remote Mirrors - $2,494 |
Vinyl Bench Seat, Caprice Sedan - $28
Caprice Classic Sedan - $28 Caprice Classic Wagon - $172 Vinyl 50/50 Seat - Caprice Sedan - $305 Caprice Classic Wagons - $103 Cloth 50/50 Seat - $275 Cloth 45/55 Seat - (NC) Leather 45/55 Seat - $550 |
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Custom Two-Tone Paint Incl Lower Body Accent, Colored-Keyed Striping & o/s Door Handle Inserts - $141 Full Vinyl Roof Cover - $200 |
Air Deflector, Rear Window - $65 Front Licence Plate Bracket - (NC) Trunk Cargo Net - $30 H.D. Cooling - $40 Electric Rear Window Defogger - $160 Power Door Lock System: Sedan - $215 Wagon Incl Tailgate Lock - $290 California Emissions System - $100 Estate Equipment - $307 Engine Block Heater - $20 |
Electronic Tuned AM/FM Stereo Radio w/ Seek & Scan, Stereo Cassette Tape, Digital Clock - $140 - $250 Electronic Tuned AM/FM Stereo Radio w/ Seek & Scan, Stereo Cassette Tape, Graphic Equalizer & Digital Clock - $110 - $360 |
Pin Striping Colored-Keyed - $61 Tires |