2013 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV news, pictures, and information

2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE POLICE DELIVERS MORE ROOM, GREAT PERFORMANCE

With its second-row seats fully upright, Tahoe PPV delivers 60.3 cubic feet (1,708 liters) of cargo capacity for such items as gun cases, hazardous materials equipment and other gear and materials that law enforcement officers may require to perform their tasks. The second-row seats may be individually folded forward, adding even more cargo capacity. Tahoe PPV delivers 108.9 cubic feet (3,084 liters) of cargo capacity.

Additional interior features include:
• Air conditioning is standard
• AM/FM stereo wîth CD and MP3 playback compatibility is standard
• Cruise control is standard
• Inoperative inside rear door handles, door locks and windows are available
• 100-amp main power supply wiring at the instrument panel and cargo area is standard
• Remote keyless entry fleet package, including six additional remotes, is available
• Remote vehicle starter is available
• Auxiliary wiring for grille lamps, siren, etc. is available
• Front bucket seats are standard
• Front 40/20/40 split-bench seat wîth center fold-down armrest wîth storage is available.

Tahoe PPV powertrain

The Tahoe PPV is powered by the Vortec 5.3L V-8 that balances power and efficiency. Variable valve timing helps the 5.3L optimize performance, efficiency and emissions, while GM's Active Fuel Management cylinder deactivating technology helps improve fuel economy in certain light-load driving conditions. It is also E85-capable and matched wîth GM's Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic transmission. (posted on conceptcarz.com)

The variable valve timing system allows linear delivery of torque, wîth near-peak levels over a broad rpm range, and high specific output (horsepower per liter of displacement). It also helps reduce exhaust emissions. Because it manages valve overlap at optimum levels, it eliminates the need for an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system.

GM's Active Fuel Management technology increases fuel economy approximately 6 percent under the federal government's required testing procedure and potentially more in certain real-world driving conditions. AFM temporarily deactivates four of the engine's cylinders under light load conditions and seamlessly reactivates them when full power is required. The transition takes less than 20 milliseconds and is virtually indiscernible.

E85 is a clean-burning, domestically produced alternative fuel composed of 85 percent ethanol alcohol and 15 percent gasoline. Ethanol is renewable and produces fewer greenhouse gases during the combustion process.

Tahoe PPV chassis and suspension

The Tahoe is built on GM's full-size SÚV platform, incorporating a fully boxed frame, coil-over-shock front suspension, multi-link wîth coil springs rear suspension and rack-and-pinion §teering. The stiff frame reduces vibrations transmitted to the passenger cabin, while the strength and accuracy of the fully boxed frame also enable precise mounting and tuning of chassis and suspension components.

Wide front and rear tracks – 68.2 inches (1,732 mm) front/67 inches (1,702 mm) rear – enhance handling and vehicle stability for a more confident road feel. A heavy-duty four-wheel disc brake system is standard.

Additional features include:
• 3.08 axle ratio
• A locking rear differential is available
• A Skid Plate Package that includes a front underbody shield that starts behind the front bumper and runs to the first cross-member. It protects the oil pan and other underbody/chassis components.

Tahoe PPV safety and crash avoidance features

Chevrolet Tahoe has a strong body structure that is designed to absorb crash energy and provide a protective 'safety cage' around occupants. Head curtain side air bags wîth rollover protection for both seating rows are standard, as are seat-mounted side-impact air bags for driver and right-front passenger that provide thorax and pelvic protection. The roof-mounted head curtain air bags include design features that provide increased rollover protection and occupant containment.

Additional safety features include:
• Standard StabiliTrak electronic stability control system helps reduce the risk of rollover crashes by keeping the vehicle in the driver's intended path by applying throttle, braking or a combination of both
• Standard four-wheel-disc brake system wîth ABS featuring smooth, quiet operation, longer pad life and more resistance to brake pulsation
• Pretensioners minimize forward movement during a collision and are standard on the front safety belts. Load-limiting retractors cinch the belt more tightly
• Standard tire pressure monitoring system.