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The Chevrolet Impala PPV (police patrol vehicle) receives a performance upgrade for 2012, wîth a new, more-powerful 3.6L V-6, six-speed automatic transmission and 17-inch wheels. StabiliTrak stability control is new for 2012 and includes performance mode and traction control.
The 3.6L 'LFX' engine is rated at 302 horsepower (225 kW) – a 31-percent increase over the previous 3.9L V-6. Its features include direct injection, continuously variable valve timing and E85 capability. And despite the new engine packing more than 70 more horsepower, its efficiency-enhancing features and its pairing wîth the fuel-saving six-speed automatic means it retains good fuel economy.
For 2012, the Impala PPV is available in police patrol or undercover police packages, offering large-car utility wîth midsize agility, along wîth power, roominess and style. Police-specific equipment includes speed rated tires; battery run-down protection; plug and play electrical wiring harnesses; and lockout protection, which prevents the power door locks from locking the driver's door when the keys are in the ignition.
Impala exterior features
• Daytime running lamps and automatic headlamps are standard.
• Daytime running lamps and automatic headlamps can be deleted.
• Flashing light system for headlamps and taillamps is available.
• Spotlamps and spotlamp provisions are available.
• Exterior color choice include: Black, Summit White, Silver Ice Metallic, Gold Mist Metallic and Victory Red.
Impala interior details and features
• Bucket seats wîth high-density foam, six-way power adjustment and seatback security panel.
• Air conditioning is standard.
• AM/FM stereo wîth CD player is standard.
• Inoperable inside rear door handles, door locks, and windows are available.
• Cruise control is standard.
• Common fleet key system is available.
• 'Certified' speedometer is standard.
• Flashing trunk lid warning lamps are available.
• Auxiliary dome light is available.
• Dome light and courtesy light made inoperative are available.
• Remote keyless entry is standard.
• Remote vehicle starting system is available.
• Lamp, horn and siren wiring packages are available.
• Jet Black is the standard interior color.
Impala Police performance
The new LFX3.6L V-6 becomes the standard engine in the 2012 Impala Police, replacing the previous 3.9L engine and delivering 31-percent more horsepower.
The 302-horsepower (225 kW) LFX is a 60-degree design, wîth the cylinder block and cylinder heads cast in aluminum for low weight. A forged steel crankshaft provides optimal strength in the bottom end, while the cylinder heads include four valves per cylinder, wîth a dual overhead camshaft design incorporating infinitely variable cam phasing.
Additionally, optimized-flow fuel injectors and the integrated exhaust manifolds/cylinder heads promote lower emissions. The LFX's composite intake manifold also has a comparatively small radiated surface area to help it maintain excellent noise and vibration characteristics that are comparable to an aluminum manifold.
The 3.6L engine is backed by a new six-speed automatic transmission that is performance-calibrated for police duty.
Additional powertrain and vehicle system features include:
• 2.44 axle ratio.
• 170-amp high-output alternator.
• Engine oil, transmission and power §teering coolers.
• Seventeen-inch wheels replace the 2011 models' 16-inch wheels.
• Goodyear P235/55R17 W rated tires
Optimal vehicle handling is assured by Impala's four-wheel independent suspension. It features reinforced front struts, a reinforced aluminum engine cradle and heavy-duty front and rear stabilizer bars. The Impala Police car is equipped wîth anti-lock disc brakes wîth police calibration and heavy-duty front brake pads.
StabiliTrak electronic stability control is new for 2012 and includes performance mode and traction control.Source - Chevrolet
For more information and related vehicles, click hereModel Year ChangesThe 3.6L 'LFX' engine is rated at 302 horsepower (225 kW) – a 31-percent increase over the previous 3.9L V-6. Its features include direct injection, continuously variable valve timing and E85 capability. And despite the new engine packing more than 70 more horsepower, its efficiency-enhancing features and its pairing wîth the fuel-saving six-speed automatic means it retains good fuel economy.
For 2012, the Impala PPV is available in police patrol or undercover police packages, offering large-car utility wîth midsize agility, along wîth power, roominess and style. Police-specific equipment includes speed rated tires; battery run-down protection; plug and play electrical wiring harnesses; and lockout protection, which prevents the power door locks from locking the driver's door when the keys are in the ignition.
Impala exterior features• Daytime running lamps and automatic headlamps are standard.
• Daytime running lamps and automatic headlamps can be deleted.
• Flashing light system for headlamps and taillamps is available.
• Spotlamps and spotlamp provisions are available.
• Exterior color choice include: Black, Summit White, Silver Ice Metallic, Gold Mist Metallic and Victory Red.
Impala interior details and features
• Bucket seats wîth high-density foam, six-way power adjustment and seatback security panel.
• Air conditioning is standard.
• AM/FM stereo wîth CD player is standard.
• Inoperable inside rear door handles, door locks, and windows are available.
• Cruise control is standard.
• Common fleet key system is available.
• 'Certified' speedometer is standard.
• Flashing trunk lid warning lamps are available.
• Auxiliary dome light is available.
• Dome light and courtesy light made inoperative are available.
• Remote keyless entry is standard.
• Remote vehicle starting system is available.
• Lamp, horn and siren wiring packages are available.
• Jet Black is the standard interior color.
 | Vital Stats |
| Engine : 3.6 L., 6-cylinder Power: 301 hp Torque: 265 ft-lbs | |
6-speed Automatic | |
The new LFX3.6L V-6 becomes the standard engine in the 2012 Impala Police, replacing the previous 3.9L engine and delivering 31-percent more horsepower.
The 302-horsepower (225 kW) LFX is a 60-degree design, wîth the cylinder block and cylinder heads cast in aluminum for low weight. A forged steel crankshaft provides optimal strength in the bottom end, while the cylinder heads include four valves per cylinder, wîth a dual overhead camshaft design incorporating infinitely variable cam phasing.
Additionally, optimized-flow fuel injectors and the integrated exhaust manifolds/cylinder heads promote lower emissions. The LFX's composite intake manifold also has a comparatively small radiated surface area to help it maintain excellent noise and vibration characteristics that are comparable to an aluminum manifold.The 3.6L engine is backed by a new six-speed automatic transmission that is performance-calibrated for police duty.
Additional powertrain and vehicle system features include:
• 2.44 axle ratio.
• 170-amp high-output alternator.
• Engine oil, transmission and power §teering coolers.
• Seventeen-inch wheels replace the 2011 models' 16-inch wheels.
• Goodyear P235/55R17 W rated tires
Optimal vehicle handling is assured by Impala's four-wheel independent suspension. It features reinforced front struts, a reinforced aluminum engine cradle and heavy-duty front and rear stabilizer bars. The Impala Police car is equipped wîth anti-lock disc brakes wîth police calibration and heavy-duty front brake pads.StabiliTrak electronic stability control is new for 2012 and includes performance mode and traction control.Source - Chevrolet
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