Editors: The foregoing information is a rough sketch of the Chevrolet Vortec V8 Tahoe Concept Police Package. If the vehicle is produced, complete information would be distributed by the Chevrolet Specialty Vehicles Department

Appeals to law enforcement agencies seeking a full-size vehicle with superior performance, size, and handling. A tough and dependable vehicle that could provide governments -- at all levels -- and their taxpayers with long-lasting return on their investments in terms of operation and resale value. The Vortec V8 Tahoe would be positioned with the Chevrolet Lumina and Chevrolet Camaro to offer law enforcement a full range of high-quality and affordable value vehicles.

WHAT:

Vortec V8 Tahoe -- Police Package would provide law enforcement an affordable package to meet their needs. Features full-size, full-frame, four-door, two-wheel-drive. Alternative to the Ford Crown Victoria. Would replace the Chevrolet Caprice, which will be discontinued after the 1996 model year. Tested and rated as an extremely viable patrol and pursuit police vehicle by the Michigan State Police and Los Angeles County Sheriff Department. Police package would supplement Vortec V8 Tahoe’s rugged standard content.

Basic police package includes standard Vortec V8 Tahoe equipment modified with special Chevrolet police chassis and police front end appearance.

Chevrolet Vortec V8 Tahoe Police Package Includes:

• Air conditioning wide open throttle cut-off
• Air conditioning head pressure relief switch
• Alternator -- 140 amp
• Axle -- 4.10 ratio
• Battery -- 770 CCA
• Bonding straps -- Additional for radio suppression
• Brakes -- Heavy duty
• Fuel pump with RFI filter
• Grille -- Argent colored
• Headlamps -- Rectangular seal beam halogen
• Locking differential
• Oil cooler -- engine & transmission
• Spare -- Full size
• Speedometer -- Certified 130 mph
• Suspension -- Heavy duty
• Tires -- P235/70R15 "V" Speed Rated
• Wheels -- 15" x 7" black steel with center cap
• Wiring provision -- 12 volt power supply

Chevrolet is testing the Vortec V8 Tahoe Police Package with police agencies to get their technical input and to gauge their interest.

WHERE:

Vortec V8 Tahoe Police Package would be assembled at an undetermined GM location. Chevrolet Tahoe assembled currently at Janesville, Wisc.

WHY:

Over 60 years ago, Chevrolet created its version of the full-size sport utility vehicle. Since then, Tahoe has evolved into a versatile, rugged truck that’s well suited to law enforcement needs. The Vortec V8 Tahoe could replace the discontinued Caprice, and continue Chevrolet’s commitment to the full-size police market.