Quick answer
The 2006 Chevrolet Epica, the latest model year on record, is 187.8″ long, 71.7″ wide and 56.7″ tall on a 105.9″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,380 lb. At 15.6 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.4 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Chevrolet Epica generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2006 | 187.8″ | 71.7″ | 56.7″ | 105.9″ | 3,380 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Epica year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 187.8″ | 71.7″ | 105.9″ | 1 | |
| 2005 | 187.8″ | 71.7″ | 105.9″ | 1 | |
| 2004 | 187.8″ | 71.7″ | 105.9″ | 1 |
ROWS 3·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a Epica fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 15.6 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 15.6 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
| Measure | This car | Typical of 1,095 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 71.7″ | 72.8″ | −1.1″ |
| Wheelbase | 105.9″ | 109.1″ | −3.2″ |
| Curb weight | 3,380 lb | 3,779 lb | −399 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
Epica against its rivals
Next to the Buick Century, BMW 550i and Lincoln Zephyr, the Epica is the shortest and the narrowest of the four.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Epica (this car) | 2006 | 187.8″ | 71.7″ | 3,380 lb |
| Buick Century | 2005 | 194.5″ | 72.8″ | 3,369 lb |
| BMW 550i | 2007 | 190.9″ | 72.8″ | 3,902 lb |
| Lincoln Zephyr | 2006 | 190.6″ | 72″ | 3,406 lb |
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2006 Epica bigger than the 2005?
No. The 2006 and 2005 Epica are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the Epica or the Buick Century?
The 2005 Buick Century is 6.7″ longer and within 50 lb in weight than the 2006 Epica.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 3 Epica model years, 2004 to 2006. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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