1986 —The Caprice name replaces Impala, as the car is updated for the mid- and late-1980s — including the option of a 5.7-liter small-block V8.

   1991 —A new-generation Caprice is launched, with the 9C1 police car still on the beat.

   1994 — The 260-horsepower (194 Nm) LT1 V8 engine is offered in the Caprice 9C1.

   1996 — Caprice police car production ends.

   2011 — The Caprice PPV returns to active duty.