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The handwriting was on the wall. It clearly said that the time had come for a new kind of six-passenger car - one that would be more efficent in it's use of this earths space and materials than full-size cars of the past - one that would use a new standard engine that is smaller and more fuel efficient.
Tall Order.
And we made it all that tougher by vowing that the new efficiency would not come at the expense of room, ride, comfort and security.
The New Chevrolet.
There's never been a car quite like it.
It's a whole new ball game, and the shape of cars to come.
Enjoy yourself.
Full size Chevrolets were downsized in 1977,
leading the first wave of shrinkage that would hit
the entire domestic lineup in the next few years.
Downsized full-size Chevrolet sedans were 5.5 inches shorter overall
and 4 inches narrower--but 2.5 inches taller.
Both Impala and Caprice kept their "Big Car" look and
ample interior dimensions, but lost some 700 pounds.
Caprice's grille had a finer mesh pattern. Caprice also had wraparound marker lamps and small parking lamps inset down in the bumper.
Series Model - 1B |
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Body Style - N47 |
Body Type & Seating - 2 Door Coupe, 6 Pass. |
Factory Price - $5,187 - $5,307 |
Shipping Weight - 3571 - 3666 |
Product Total - 62,366 |
Series Model - 1B |
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Body Style - N47 |
Body Type & Seating - 2 Door Landau Coupe, 6 Pass. |
Factory Price - N/A |
Shipping Weight - N/A |
Product Total - 9,607 |
Series Model - 1B |
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Body Style - N69 |
Body Type & Seating - 4 Door Sedan, 6 Pass. |
Factory Price - $5,237 - $5,357 |
Shipping Weight - 3606 - 3701 |
Product Total - 212,840 |
Series Model - 1B |
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Body Style - N35 |
Body Type & Seating - 4 Door Estate Wagon, 6 Pass. |
Factory Price - --- - $5,617 |
Shipping Weight - --- - 4088 |
Product Total - 22,930 |
Series Model - 1B |
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Body Style - N35 |
Body Type & Seating - 4 Door 3S Estate, 6 Pass. |
Factory Price - --- - $5,734 |
Shipping Weight - --- - N/A |
Product Total - 33,639 |
Engine Data
Engine VIN Code - D |
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BASE SIX (Nova, Chevelle, Camaro, Impala, Caprice): Inline |
OHV. Six Cylinder |
Cast Iron Block & Head |
Displacement: 250 cu. in. (4.1 liters) |
Bore & Stroke: 3.88 x 3.53 in. |
Compression Ratio: 8.3:1 |
Brake Horsepower: 110 at 3800 R.P.M |
Torque: 195 lb. -ft. at 1600 R.P.M. |
Seven Main Bearings |
Hydraulic Valve Lifters |
Carburetor: 1Bbl |
Roch. 1ME |
Engine VIN Code - U |
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BASE V-8 (Monte Carlo, Malibu Wagon, Impala/Caprice Wagon) |
OPTIONAL V-8 (Mozda, Nova, Chevelle, Camaro, Impala, Caprice) 90-degree, Overhead Valve V-8 |
Cast Iron Block & Head |
Displacement: 305 cu. in. (5.0 liters) |
Bore & Stroke: 3.74 x 3.48 in. |
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1 |
Brake Horsepower: 145 at 3800 R.P.M |
Torque: 245 lb. -ft. at 2400 R.P.M. |
Five Main Bearings |
Hydraulic Valve Lifters |
Carburetor: 2Bbl |
Roch. 2GC |
Engine VIN Code - L |
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OPTIONAL V-8 (Nova, Camaro, Chevelle, Monte Carlo, Impala, Caprice): 90-degree, Overhead Valve V-8 |
Cast Iron Block & Head |
Displacement: 350 cu. in. (5.7 liters) |
Bore & Stroke: 4.00 x 3.48 in. |
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1 |
Brake Horsepower: 170 at 3800 R.P.M |
Torque: 270 lb. -ft. at 2400 R.P.M. |
Five Main Bearings |
Hydraulic Valve Lifters |
Carburetor: 4Bbl |
Roch. M4MC |
Oil Pressure @ 2000 rpm - 45 |
Chassis Data
Wheelbase - 116.0 in |
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Overall Length - 212.1 in - (Wagon) 214.7 in |
Height - (Coupe) 55.3 in, (Sedan) 56.0 in, (Wagon)58.0 in |
Width - (Caprice) 75.5 in, (Wagon) 79.1 in |
Front Tread - (Caprice) 61.8 in, (Wagon) 62.2 in |
Rear Tread - (Caprice) 60.8 in, (Wagon) 64.1 in |
Standard Tires - (Caprice) FR78 X 15/B GBR, (Wagon) HR78 X 15B SBR |
TECHNICAL
Transmission Three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic standard on some Caprice. |
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Automatice Gear Ratios (1st)2.52:1, (2nd)1.52:1, (3rd) 1.00:1,(Rev) 1.94:1 |
Standard Final Drive Ratio (Caprice six) 2.73:1 (Caprice V-8) 2.56:1 |
Steering Recirculating Ball |
Supension Body Same as 1976 |
Brakes Front Disk, Rear Drum |
Ignition Electronic |
Fuel Tank Caprice - 21 gal. Wagon - 22 gal. |
Drivetrain Options
Engines 350 cu. in. 4Bbl (Coupe/Sedan) $210 (Wagon) $90 |
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Transmission/Differential
Positraction Axle Caprice - $58 |
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Suspension
F40 H.D. Suspension - $19 F41 Sports Suspension - $36 Superlift Rear Shock Asorbers - $47 H.D. Alternator (61 amp.) - $29 |
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Engine | Power Raiting | Engine Usage | Turbo Hydra-matic Standard |
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250-1bbl Six 4.1 liter | 110 | Standard on Sedan and Coupe | 2.73 Standard 3.08 Avail. |
305-2bbl V8 5.0 liter | 145 | Standard on Wagon Available for Sedan and Coupe | 2.56 Sedan & Coupe 2.73 Wagon |
350-4bbl V8 5.7 liter | 170 | Available | 2.56 Sedan & Coupe 2.73 Wagon 3.08 |
The first digit ("1") indicates Chevrolet Division |
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Next is a letter identifying the Series (car line): N=Caprice Classic |
Symbols 3-4 indicate Body Type: 47=Caprice 2-dr notchback hardtop coupe |
Symbol five is the engine code: U=V8-305 |
Next is the code for the Model Year: 7=1977 |
Symbol seven indicates Assembly Plant B=Baltimore C=South Gate, CA D=Doraville, GA J=Janesville, WI K=Leeds, MO U=Lordstown, OH L=Van Nuys, CA N=Norwood, OH R=Arlington, TX S=St. Louis, MO T=Tarrytown, NY W=Willow Run, MI Y=Wilmington, DE Z=Freemont, CA 1=Oshawa, Ontario 2=St. Therese, Quebec 4=Scarborough, Canada |
The final six digits are the sequential serial number. |
EXTERIOR COLORS
Antique White | Silver | Black | Light Blue Metallic | Dark Blue Metallic | Firethorn Metallic | Medium Green Metallic |
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Dark Blue-Green Metallic | Cream Gold | Light Buckskin | Buckskin Metallic | Brown Metallic | Medium Red | Orange Metallic |
INTERIOR TRIMS - CAPRICE CLASSIC ONLY
Knit Cloth in | Black | Blue | Green | Buckskin(Sedan Only) | Firethorn |
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Custom Cloth Available in | Blue | Buckskin | Firethorn | ||
Caprice - All Vinyl Available in | Buckskin | Firethorn | White (Coupes Only) | ||
Surrounding Environment in | Black | Blue | Green | Firethorn |
CAPRICE CONVENIENCE APPEARANCE OPTIONS
Option Packages (prices)
Value Appearence Group: |
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COMFORT CONVENIENCE
Four Season Air Conditioning - $527 |
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Comfortron Autotemp Air Condition - $607 |
Rear Defogger, Forced Air: Cpe /Sed - $48 |
Rear Defogger, Electric - $83 |
Cruise-Masterspeed Control - $84 |
Tinted Glass - $69 |
Comfortilt Steering Wheel - $58 |
Power Door Locks - $70 - $98 |
Six Way Power Driver's Seat - $139 |
Power Windows - $114 - $171 |
Power Trunk Opener - $18 |
Power Tailgate lock: Wag - $37 |
Electric Clock - $23 |
Econominder Gauge Pkg - $47 |
Intermittent Wipers - $30 |
LIGHTING, HORNS & MIRRORS
Aux. Lighting - $23 - $38 |
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Dome Reading Light - $15 |
Drivers Remote Mirror - $15 |
Dual Remore Mirrors - $45 |
Dual Sports Mirror Left Remote - $30 |
Dual Remote Body Color Sports Mirror - $51 |
Visor Vanity Mirror - $4 |
Lighted Visor Mirror - $28 |
ENTERTAINMENT
AM/FM Radio - $148 |
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AM Radio - $73 |
AM/FM Stereo Radio - $229 |
Stereo Tape Player with AM Radio - $228 |
Cassette Player with AM/FM Stereo - $328 |
Rear Speakers - $23 |
Power Antenna - $57 |
With Radio - $40 |
Windshield Antenna - $17 (inclu. with radio) |
EXTERIOR TRIM
Vinyl Roof - $135 |
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Two-Tone Paint - $44 |
Custom Two-Tone Paint - $99 |
Pin Striping - $31 |
Roof Carrier: Wagon - $104 |
Body Side Moldings - $41 |
Door Edge Guards - $8 - $12 |
Wheel Opening Moldings - $20 |
Bumper Rubber Strips Front/Rear - $45 |
Bumper Guards - $46 |
INTERIOR TRIM/UPHOLSTERY
Vinyl Bench Seat Coupe/Sedan - $20 |
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Knit or Sport Cloth Bench Seat: Wagon - $20 |
Knit Cloth 50/50 Seat Coupe/Sedan - $153 |
Knit or Sport Cloth 50/50 Seat: Wagon - $173 |
Vinyl 50/50 Seat - $153 - $173 |
Special Custom Cloth 50/50 Seat Coupe/Sedan - $285 |
Delux Load-Floor Carpet: Wagon - $66 |
Delux Cargo Area Carpet: Wagon - $95 |
Colored Keyed Mats - $16 |
Litter Container - $6 |
Delux Seatbelts - $19 - $22 |
Delux Trunk Trim - $28 |
WHEEL COVERS
Full Wheel Covers - $34 |
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Sport Wheel Covers - $48 |
Coupe/Sedan Tires - FR78 x 15/B GBR - $41 FR78 x 15/B SBR BSW - $45 FR78 x 15/B SBR WSW - $86 GR78 x 15/B SBR BSW - $71 GR78 x 15/B SBR WSW - $114 GR70 x 15/B SBR WSW - $136 |
Wagon Tires HR78 x 15/B SBR WSW - $47 |
Historical Footnotes
Caprice Classic in it's new downsized form,
was voted MOTOR TREND "CAR OF THE YEAR" for 1977.
That magazine concidered Caprice "the most car you can get for your dollar" and applauded
it's "understated elegance"