| 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 |