Chevrolet Caprice Classic Wagon 1990 page
GENERAL INFORMATION  
make: Chevrolet
model: N35 Caprice Classic Wagon
trim level: Caprice Classic
model year: 1990
place of assembly: Lakewood, Georgia, USA
year production: 12305 ( Wagons ) 109528 ( all )
car owned: 4/02 - 5/05
mileage when purchased: 173291 km ( 107678 miles )
mileage when sold: 193100 km ( 119987 miles )
additional information:
 
 
 
European import model with 1 million
kilometer odometer. Imported and sold as
new by Metro-Auto, the authorized Finnish
GM-dealership.
CHASSIS AND FRAME  
body type: 4-door station wagon
wheelbase: 116 in. ( 295 cm )
lenght: 215.1 in. ( 546 cm )
width: 79.3 in. ( 201 cm )
weight: approx. 4200 lb ( 1910 kg )
paint: white
modifications:
 
 
 
 
Original rear seat replaced with hard
'temporary seat'. Headlights and turn
signals converted to European style units.
Cornering lights disabled. Towing hook
installed.
additional information:
 
 
F40 HD suspension, G66 Level control ( air
shocks ). Body has been partly repainted
in '02.
INTERIOR  
seating: 3 + temporary 3 ( original was 8 )
seat upholstery: cloth, maple red
shifter type: steering column mounted
gauges:
 
speed, fuel, water temp., clock, odometer,
trip meter, volt meter
standard equipment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Air-conditioning
Power steering
Power brakes
Tilt steering wheel column
Tinted windows, shaded windshield
Adjustable interior and instrument lightning
Illuminated vanity mirror
Seatbelt/headlight reminder buzzer
Cigarette lighter
optional equipment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Power windows
Power door locks
8-way power seat, driver
8-way power seat, passenger
Cruise control
Intermittent wipers with pulse spray
Power side view mirrors
Twilight Sentinel ( automatic headlight
switch with follow-me-home delay )
Map lights
Dash switch for power tailgate window
Rear window defogger
Power antenna
AM/FM Stereo Cassette Radio w/ equalizer
4-speaker system
additional equipment:  
audio system:
 
Delco AM/FM Stereo Cassette Radio with
equalizer, 2 * SPL Dynamics V-4602A 4*6"
additional information:  
ENGINE  
make & model year: Oldsmobile "Rocket" 1990
type: ohv V8 gasoline engine
displacement: 307 cu. in. ( 5.03 liters )
block: cast iron, 2-bolt main bearing caps
bore: 3.8 in. ( 9.652 cm )
stroke: 3.385 in. ( 8.5979 cm )
compression ratio: 8:1
valvetrain:
 
pushrod operated, hydraulic roller lifters,
2 valves / cylinder
camshaft(s): single roller camshaft
head(s): cast iron 7A heads with swirl ports
intake system:
 
 
carbureted, dual-plane cast iron manifold,
1 * 4bbl Rochester E4MC computer controlled
carburetor
exhaust system:
 
 
cast manifolds, single 2.25 in. pipe w/
lambda-sensor, catalytic converter and
muffler
ignition: computer controlled ignition
emission systems:
 
PCV, EGR, air pump, catalysator, fuel vapor
canister
accessories:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Air conditioning compressor
Power steering pump
Air pump
85 amp alternator
Coolant temperature sensor
Throttle position sensor
Vehicle speed sensor
Pressure sensor
Lambda sensor
Knock sensor
rated horsepower: 140 hp SAE net ( 104 kW ) @ 3200 rpm
rated torque: 255 lbs-ft SAE net ( 346 Nm ) @ 2000 rpm
estimated horsepower:  
estimated torque:  
additional information:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The engine is designed for good fuel
economy. Small intake ports together with
horse shoe shaped piston tops pull the
mixture in a swirling motion, which
increases low-rpm efficiency. Roller lifters
reduce friction and wear, but make the
valvetrain too heavy for the engine to
rev high.
DRIVETRAIN  
type: RWD
transmission type:
 
4-speed automatic w/ electronic overdrive
and lock-up torque converter
make & model year: GM Turbo Hydra-Matic 200 ( TH-200R4 )
rear axle: 10-bolt 8.5" Positraction limited slip unit
axle ratio: 2.93
wheels: 15 in. steel with wire hubcaps
brakes:
 
power assisted, cooled disc brakes front,
finned 11 in. cast iron drums rear
tires, front:
 
 
Crestwood M+S whitewall 225/75R15 (summer)
Pirelli P3000 M+S whitewall with spikes
235/75R15 (winter)
tires, rear:
 
 
Crestwood M+S whitewall 225/75R15 (summer)
Pirelli P3000 M+S whitewall with spikes
235/75R15 (winter)
additional information: J55 Heavy duty brake system
PERFORMANCE & ECONOMY  
top speed: 100 mph ( 161 km/h ), estimate
acceleration 0-60mph: 13.0 sec, estimate
acceleration 0-100km/h: 14.0 sec, estimate
acceleration 1/4 mile ( 402m ): 19.0 sec, estimate
fuel economy, highway: 21.0 mpg ( 11.2 liters / 100km ), observed
fuel economy, city: 15.2 mpg ( 15.5 liters / 100km ), observed
fuel economy, average: 18.8 mpg ( 12.5 liters / 100km ), observed
additional information:
 
fuel requirement non-leaded 95 octane or
even lower