* Small-block V8s: These were typically 5.0L (305 cubic inch) or 5.7L (350 cubic inch) engines. The specific output (horsepower and torque) varied slightly depending on the carburetor and other specifications.
* Larger V8 (optional): A larger displacement V8 might have been available as an option, though less common.
To know the *exact* engine in a specific 1985 Chevy Caprice, you'd need to check the vehicle's identification number (VIN) or the engine itself (the engine block usually has a casting number that identifies it).