1996 Caprice/Impala Specifications
- Engine and Capacities

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Model Std. Caprice Sedan Std. Impala SS/Caprice Wagon
(Opt. Sedan)
Type
4.3 Liter SFI V8 5.7 Liter SFI V8
Block
Cast Iron Cast Iron
Cylinder Head
Cast Iron Cast Iron
Hydraulic lifters
Yes/Roller Yes/Roller
Bore & Stroke (in.)
3.74 x 3.00 4.00 x 3.48
Bore & Stroke (mm)
95.0 x 76.2 101.6 x 88.39
Cam drive
Chain Chain
Redline (rpm)
5000 5000
Displacement (liters/CID)
4.3/263 5.7/350
Compression ratio
9.4:1 10.0:1
Fuel induction
SFI SFI
Horsepower @ engine rpm
200 @ 5000 260 @ 5000
Torque (lb.-ft.)
240 @ 2400 330 @ 2400
Exhaust System
One-Piece Welded Stainless Steel One-Piece Welded Stainless Steel
Tailpipe(s)
Single Dual
Ignition System
12-volt opti-spark 12-volt opti-spark
Delcotron alternator rating
100 amp 100 amp
Battery (SAE capacity rating)
525 cca 525 cca
Recommend fuel (unleaded)
87 Octane 87 Octane

CAPACITIES
Std. Caprice Sedan Standard Impala SS/Caprice Wagon
(Opt. Sedan)
Engine oil (quarts)
4.0 4.0
Engine Coolant (quarts)
15.1 15.1


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