FORD MUSTANG SSP

FORD MUSTANG SSP

The Ford Mustang SSP (Special Service Package), or Mustang LX Highway Patrol Car, was produced for American law enforcement agencies between 1982 and 1993. The primary purpose of the adapted sports car was to deliver a faster option for law enforcement as compared to the heavier sedans being offered by auto manufacturers to police agencies at the time. Although the vehicle has not been produced in more than a decade, it remains in use in many locations throughout the United States. Featuring Ford’s 5.0 V8 engine, the automobile was sold in both a coupe and hatchback edition and had the option for either a four speed automatic or five speed manual transmission. As the legacy Mustangs age, their role in active law enforcement has been transitioning for use as DARE cars, display automobiles, and specialized training autos.

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DODGE CHARGER LX

DODGE CHARGER LX

The Dodge Charger LX is a popular rear-wheel drive automobile used by police forces in the United States. The automobile was first introduced to the market in February 2005, and the police version debuted in early 2006. Dodge includes upgraded, heavy-duty brakes, a police performance Electronic Stability Program, gear shifted mounted on the steering column, and police performance-tuned steering. The car is equipped with a 340 HP Hemi V8 that has a maximum speed of 146 MPH. In recent years, Chrysler has released a 3.5 L V6 fuel efficient engine for the vehicle that is popular with police departments coming under budget constraints. Between 2011 and 2015 the police model was branded as the Dodge Charger Pursuit, with the company refreshing the car to the regular version for 2015.

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FORD CROWN VICTORIA P71 INTERCEPTOR

FORD CROWN VICTORIA P71 INTERCEPTOR

The Ford Crown Victoria is ubiquitous with police cars in the United States. Beginning in 1979, the LTD, LTD-S, and LTD models of the car began to see widespread use across the country. In 1992, the PPV edition of the automobile was deployed as a major upgrade for law enforcement and was succeeded by the Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (CVPI) model from 1998-2011. The car is powered by an upgraded version of the 4.6 Liter, SOHC V8, and is well-known for its high durability. The body-on-frame construction of the car makes it one of the most appropriate vehicles for police use. The feature allows repairs to be made to the automobile after an accident without having to straighten or conduct major repairs to the vehicle chassis. Although the car is no longer produced, Ford continues to maintain the majority of market share for police cruisers in the country.

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2015 NISSAN ARMADA

2015 NISSAN ARMADA

Starting price: $39,405

The Nissan Armada is a large SUV that is one of the best seven passenger SUVs on the market today. The SUV can be configured to fit up to eight passengers, and the auto features 97 cubic feet of storage space when folding down the second and third rows of the auto. The Armada is sold with a stock engine that is 5.6 liters in size, and the V-8 is rated at 317 horsepower and 385 lb-ft of torque. The SUV has one of the best tow ratings in the class with a 9,100 pound overall rating, and consumers can choose to upgrade from rear-wheel to all-wheel drive. The auto can go from zero to 60 MPH in 7.0 seconds, and its overall fuel economy is rated at 12 MPG (city) and 18 MPG (highway) with a top overall speed of 115 MPH.

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2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

Starting price: $32,100

The Chevrolet Travers is one of the largest and best 7 passenger SUVs on the road today. The auto features 117.5 cubic feet of cargo space, and it can be configured to seat up to eight passengers. The Traverse is sold with a 3.6 liter V-6 engine rated at 270 lb-ft of torque and 288 horsepower coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission with a manual shifting mode available. Consumers have the choice between all-wheel (will cost an extra $2,000 USD) or front-wheel drive, with the fuel efficiency of the front-wheel drive model coming in at 17 MPG (city) and 24 MPG (highway). The car can go from zero to 60 MPH in 7.3 seconds, and it has a top overall speed of 112 MPH.

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