FORD TAURUS POLICE INTERCEPTOR

FORD TAURUS POLICE INTERCEPTOR

Ford has rebirthed the Ford Taurus Police Interceptor as the anointed successor to the Crown Victoria as their new Police Interceptor Sedan. Based on the full-sized Taurus, the automobile uses an engine from the Ford Mustang that is not available on the open market. The engine is a 3.72 liter, V6, using an aluminum block. It is capable of producing 305 HP, and uses a new dual exhaust. For police agencies who demand fuel efficiency, Ford offers an ECOBOOST model of the sedan that uses a 3.5 L EcoBoost V6 engine producing 365 HP. The vehicles include the latest features offered on civilian models of the auto including a rear view camera, electronic stability control, and a reverse sensing system. For the 2015 model, Ford is offering three engine and drive configurations for police departments to choose from: 1 – 3.5 Liter V6 with either front or all-wheel drive, 2 – 3.7 liter V6 with all-wheel drive, or 3 – 3.5 liter V6 EcoBoost engine with all-wheel drive.

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CHEVROLET CAPRICE PPV

CHEVROLET CAPRICE PPV

In the fall of 2009, General Motors announced their latest addition to the police vehicle market with the upcoming Chevrolet Caprice PPV (Police Patrol Vehicle). The previous edition of the Caprice targeted to law enforcement was produced between1991-1996. The updated model continues to be sold to law enforcement agencies, and it features the 6.0 L77 AFM V8 that was standard with the cars sold in 2011. Beginning in 2012, the standard 3.6 L LLT SIDI V6 engine was adopted as an optional package for law enforcement agencies who demand greater fuel efficiency from their police cruisers. Both engine models are designed to be compatible with E85 ethanol capable fuel, and the cars feature a wider wheel base than the Caprice models sold to the general American public. The PPV edition of the vehicle also features a dual engine exhaust, console floor shifter, and a touch screen for radio and HVAC controls of the vehicle.

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CHEVY CAMARO Z28 B4C

CHEVY CAMARO Z28 B4C

The Chevrolet Camaro Z28 B4C was sold to law enforcement in the United States between 1991 and 2002. General Motors equipped the vehicle with a special service police package also known as the B4C Special Equipment Options code. Featuring the Chevy 350 V8 engine, the automobile was one of the fastest police cars employed in the U.S. GM combined a stock Camaro and included some of the strongest components from the Z28 and other racing packages for the auto. Popular with the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the Camaro was also popular with law enforcement agencies in other states that demanded an automobile suitable for high speed pursuits. Additional features of the police edition of the Camaro include a certified 145 MPH speedometer, high output alternator, and four wheel disc brakes.

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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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