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Caprice
1988 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Sedan
Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1988
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Caprice
Variant
Classic
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
5th Generation 6th Facelift
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Classic 5.0 V8 Hydra-Matic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
172 hp
Power (kW)
127 kW
Displacement
5,001 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,405 mm
(212.8 in)
Width
1,915 mm
(75.4 in)
Height
1,433 mm
(56.4 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
10W-50
Engine Oil, Volume
4.7 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
94.89 mm
(3.7 in)
Stroke
88.39 mm
(3.5 in)
Compression Ratio
9.3 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,567 mm
(61.7 in)
Track, Rear
1,542 mm
(60.7 in)
Turning Circle
11.8 - 13.6 m
Interior
Head Room, Front
998 mm
(39.3 in)
Head Room, Rear
965 mm
(38.0 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,072 mm
(42.2 in)
Leg Room, Rear
993 mm
(39.1 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,397 mm
(55.0 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,405 mm
(55.3 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,547 mm
(60.9 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,547 mm
(60.9 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
50 kg
(110 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Equipment
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Car
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
Caprice
Model
15 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Caprice Classic
1973–1996
Caprice Classic Sedan Generations
11 of 13
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5th Generation 6th Facelift
1987–1990
Year
1988
Powertrain
Classic 5.0 V8 Hydra-Matic
Horsepower
172 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Gasoline
SedanSedan
2WD
Gasoline