Chevrolet claimed this year to offer "America's Highest Mileage Car,
America's Fastest Car.....America's Most Popular Full-Size Car and
America's Most Popular Car, Regardless of Size".
Still 1985 was a year of refinementand evolution rather than revolution.
Full-size Chevrolets had some changes to produce a more controled ride, plus an economical new 262 cu. in. (4.3-litter) V-6 engine rated 130 horsepower.
That new base engine was described as
"A Standard V-6 That Acts Like A V-8."
All full-size models now wore Fourth Generation All-Season Tires. Four-Speed Overdrive Automatic was available across the board. For the last time, the Diesel V-8 was optional
(except in California).
The lineup again included Caprice Classic Two-Door, Four-Door and Station Wagon.
Interiors received their most extensive rework since 1977, all presumably to give a more contemorary, less stodgy look and feel.
Wagons again came with a Standard 305 cu. in. (5.0-litter) V-8 which was optional in other models. This year it got a boost in compression and horsepower, plus a new Exhaust System.
Caprice had a bold Crosshatch Grille, Parking Lamps Inset into the Bumper, Wraparound Cornering Lamps, and Quad Rectangular Headlamps.
A Caprice Classic Script was at the forward end of front fenders. Caprice added a Quartz Clock, Dual Horns, Wheel Opening and Bodyside Moldings. Headlamps-On Buzzer, and Bumper Rubber Strips (except Wagons).
Wagons included Vinyl Beanch Seating, a Locking Side Compartment, Heavy-Duty Front/Rear Suspension, Power Liftgate Window, and Overdrive Automatic Transmission, along with the V-8 Engine.
Series Model - 1B |
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Body Style - N47 |
Body Type & Seating - 2 Door Sports Coupe, 6 Pass. |
Factory Price - $9,888 - $10,128 |
Shipping Weight - 3363 - 3377 |
Product Total - 16,229 |
Series Model - 1B |
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Body Style - N69 |
Body Type & Seating - 4 Door Sedan, 6 Pass. |
Factory Price - $10,038 - $10,278 |
Shipping Weight - 3396 - 3410 |
Product Total - 139,240 |
Series Model - 1B |
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Body Style - N35 |
Body Type & Seating - 4 Door 3S Wagon , 8 Pass. |
Factory Price - --- - $10,714 |
Shipping Weight - --- - 3952 |
Product Total - 55,886 |
GENERAL ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Optional V-8 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 |
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Carburetor Type - 4Bbl Horsepower @ rpm - 165@4200 Torque @ rpm (ft. lbs.)- 245@2400 Bore x Stroke (in.) - 3.74 x 3.48 Compression Ratio - 9.5:1 Oil Pressure @ 2000 rpm - 45 Five Main Bearings Hydraulic Valve Lifters |
Chassis Data
Wheelbase - 116.0 in |
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Overall Length - 212.8 in - (Wagon) 215.1 in |
Height - (Sedan) 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 Three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic standard on Caprice (1st)2.74:1, (2nd)1.57:1, (3rd)1.00:1, (Rev)2.07:1 |
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Four-Speed Automatic Transmission on Caprice (1st)3.06:1, (2nd)1.63:1, (3rd)1.00:1, (4th)0.70:1, (Rev)2.29:1 |
Standard Final Drive Ratio Caprice V-6 - 2.56:1 or 3.08:1, Caprice V-8 - 2.73:1 or 3.08:1 |
Steering/Supension/Body Same as 1982-84 |
Fuel Tank Caprice - 25 gal. Wagon - 22 gal. |
Drivetrain Options
Engines 305 cu. in. 4Bbl V-8 Caprice Coupe/Sedan - $240 Diesel 350 cu. in. V-8 - $240 exc Wagons (NC) |
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Transmission/Differential Four-Speed Overdrive Automatic Transmission - $175 Limited-Slip Differential - $95 |
Suspension F40 H.D. Suspension - $26 F41 Sports Suspension - Coupe/Sedan $49 |
Inflatable Rear Shock Asorbers - Wagon $64 Engine Block Heater - $20 |
Engines | Ordering Code | Engine | 3-Speed | 4-Speed/OD |
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4.3 Liter EFI* V6 | LB4 | Standard1 | Standard | Optional |
5.0 Liter 4-Bbl V8+ | LG4 | Optional2 | NA | Optional2 |
5.7 Liter Diesel V8 | LF9 | Optional3 | Standard | Optional2 |
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: 47=2-dr. sports coupe 68=4-dr. hatchback sedan 69=4-dr. notchback sedan 35=4-dr. station wagon |
Symbol eight is the engine code: C=L4-98 2Bbl D=L4-111 Diesel P=L4-121 Fl R or Z=L4-151 Fl X=V6-176 2Bbl S or W=V6-173 MFI H=V8-305 4Bbl G= H.O. V8-305 4Bbl F=V8-305 TPI N=Diesel V8-350 |
Next comes a check digit. |
Symbol ten indicates Model Year: F=1984 |
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 1981-1984 |
EXTERIOR COLORS
White | Silver Metallic | Medium Gray Metallic | Black | Light Blue Metallic | Dark Blue Metallic |
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Light Green Metallic | Medium Green Metallic | Light Brown Metallic | Cream Beige | Medium Brown Metallic | Dark Maroon Metallic |
TWO-TONE | |||||
Dark Blue Metallic/Light Blue Metallic | Light Brown Metallic/Medium Brown Metallic | Medium Gray Metallic/Silver Metallic | Light Green Metallic/Medium Green Metallic | Dark Maroon Metallic/Silver Metallic |
INTERIORS
Caprice Sedan and Coupe Standard Front Bench Seat w/folding armrest Cloth | Maroon | Gray | Light Green | Blue | Saddle |
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Optional 50/50 Front Bench Seat* Cloth | Maroon | Gray | Light Green | Blue | Saddle |
Caprice Wagon Standard Front Bench Seat w/folding armrest Vinyl (standard) - Cloth (optional) | Maroon | Gray | Light Green | Blue | Saddle |
Optional 50/50 Front Bench Seat Cloth | Maroon | Gray | Light Green | Blue | Saddle |
CAPRICE CONVENIENCE APPEARANCE OPTIONS
Option Packages (prices)
Estate Equipment: Wagon - $307 |
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COMFORT CONVENIENCE
Air Conditioning - $730 |
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Rear Defogger, Electric - $140 |
Cruise Control - $175 |
Tinted Glass - $110 |
Comfortilt Steering Wheel - $110 |
Power Door Locks - $125 - $175 |
Six Way Power Driver's Seat - $215 |
Power Windows - $185 - $260 |
Power Trunk Opener - $40 |
Power Tailgate lock: Wagon - $50 Digital Clock - $34 |
Gauge Pkg w/Trip Odometer - $64 |
Intermittent Wipers - $50 |
LIGHTING, HORNS & MIRRORS
Halogen Highbeam Headlamps - $22 |
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Conering Lamps - $55 |
Aux. Lighting - $32 - $42 |
Drivers Remote Mirror - $23 |
Dual Remore Mirrors - $67 |
Dual Sports Mirror Left Remote - $61 |
Dual Remote Body Color Sports Mirror - $91 |
Exc. Landau - $30 |
Lighted Right Visor Mirror - $48 |
ENTERTAINMENT
AM/FM Radio - $82 |
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Electronic-Tuning AM/FM Stereo Radio - $138 |
w/Clock - ($142 - $177) |
w/Cassette Seek/Scan - $264 - $319 |
w/Cassette, Seek/Scan, Equalizer and Clock - $394 - $464 |
Dual Rear Speakers - $30 |
Extended Range - $35 |
Power Antenna - $60 |
Radio Delete - $56 credit |
EXTERIOR TRIM
Vinyl Roof - Sedan $185 |
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Roof Carrier - Wagon - $110 |
Custom Two-Tone Paint - $141 |
Pin Striping - $39 |
Body Side Moldings - $55 |
Door Edge Guards - $15 - $25 |
Rear Window Air Deflector - Wagon $40 |
Bumper Rubber Strips - $66 |
Bumper Guards - $62 |
INTERIOR TRIM/UPHOLSTERY
Reclining Passenger Seatback - $45 |
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Cloth Bench Seat Wagon - $28 |
Cloth 50/50 Seating Caprice - $195 - $225 |
Delux Load-Floor Carpet: Wagon - $89 |
Delux Cargo Area Carpet: Wagon - $129 |
Color-Keyed Mats - Front $17, Rear $12 |
Mats w/Carpet Insert - Front $25, Rear $20 |
Delux Trunk Trim - $59 |
WHEEL COVERS
Sport Wheel Covers - $65 |
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Wire Wheel Covers - $159 |
Wire Wheel Cover Locks - $39 |
Coupe/Sedan Tires - P205/75R15 SBR WSW - $66 |
P225/70R15 SBR WSW - $157 |
Wagon Tires |
P225/75R15 SBR WSW - $71 |
Puncture-Sealant Tires - $105 - $130 |
Historical Footnote
Model year sales rose only slightly over 1984.