GRAVE DIGGER

GRAVE DIGGER

Year created: 1981

Grave Digger is one of the most popular monster trucks of all time. The truck was originally conceived in 1981, and the lead driver and creator of the auto, Dennis Anderson, actually keeps several machines running to allow the truck to compete in multiple events at the same time. Anderson was also one of the early pioneers in Monster Truck competitions in the United States making the current schedule of competitions possible for other professional truck drivers. Anderson would go on to sell the Grave Digger team to USA Motor Sports in 1998, and still drives for the company to this day. To date, there have been 32 trucks with the Grave Digger title, and the current auto is powered by a 555 cubic inch Merlin engine rated at approximately 1700 horsepower.

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DODGE NEON SRT-4

2003-2005 DODGE NEON SRT-4

In the late 90’s and early 2000’s the Dodge Neon was a common sight on the road. It was affordable and gas efficient and plenty of teenagers drove them. That made the Neon SRT4 such a great sleeper, unless you knew what that hood scoop meant, you would assume it was just another Neon. Under the hood was a 2.4 liter turbocharged four-cylinder that produced 215 horsepower and 245 lb-ft of torque.The only available transmission was a five-speed manual. Zero to sixty time was 5.6 seconds, while the quarter-mile time was 14 seconds. The suspension received an overhaul so the Neon SRT4 could handle higher speeds as well as harder cornering. Underestimating this little car at a stop light was a big mistake.

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JEEP CHEROKEE PPV / SSP

JEEP CHEROKEE PPV / SSP

The Jeep Cherokee PPV / SSP has found widespread employment by United States law enforcement agencies since the early 1990s. The PPV model of the popular SUV was produced from 1992 through 2001, and remains in use in some law enforcement agencies in the country today. The XJ variant of the Cherokee continued through the model year 2001, and included an engine rated at 195 HP. The Cherokee was succeed by the Jeep Liberty which did not include a special service package, although police departments have started to replace legacy Cherokees with the Liberty model of the automobile. The XJ edition of the Cherokee was offered with three choices in engine size: 1 – TurboDiesel, 2 – 4.0 liter AMC 242, and 3 – 2.5 liter AMC 150.

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FORD EXPEDITION SSV

FORD EXPEDITION SSV

The Ford Expedition SSV (special services vehicle) has been produced for law enforcement agencies in the United States since 2006. This special model of the Expedition was brought to market in direct response to the Chevrolet Suburban and includes a choice between the 5.4 liter, Triton V-8 engine on models produced through 2014, and the 3.5 liter EcoBoost V-6 engine from 2015 going forward. The automobile comes with the choice between a six speed manual and automatic transmission, and is targeted for service by fire departments, law enforcement, and EMS agencies. The primary difference between the SSV and standard Expedition are the additional provisions made for emergency equipment, sirens, and light bars. The vehicle continues employment by a variety of law enforcement agencies across the United States, and continues to be popular for uses that require the unique features a SUV offers.

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DODGE DURANGO SSV

DODGE DURANGO SSV

The Dodge Durango SSV (Special Service Vehicle) is the latest edition of the popular SUV produced for law enforcement by Chrysler. The vehicle comes with the choice of either the 3.6 liter, Pentastar V-6 or 6.7 liter, HEMI V-8 engines. Each of these come with the new, eight speed transmission, and offer two ranges of options for police departments to choose from The V-8 is capable of towing approximately 7,400 pounds, while the V-6 sees a whopping 25 miles per gallon with a range of 600 miles. Each model comes with heavy duty brakes, a large output alternator, and have the options for a backup camera, engine block heater, and a towing package. Additionally, every SSV Durango has the third row of seats removed to provide additional cargo space for law enforcement.

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