Ford shows off its new cop car
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I did outfitting for quite a few years and though I'm no Chevy man, they showed us a film once on the Impala pursuit vehicle on the test track (this is the mid-2000's FWD) and I can tell you, if all the cops could do with that thing what they could do, no one could ever bad mouth FWD pursuit vehicles. I agree that normally RWD are preferable, but it was proof that when taught to drive the FWD, they are not at a disadvantage at all. It was amazing.
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Radar...where in FL? If it's that "unmarked" Durango I saw here last week, I'd thinkg the same thing too. LOL
I just hope Ford does plenty of hard testing on more than one car. It won't take much to prove unreliability and scare the po-po off. That thing is going to take a LOT of abuse. I hope it can handle it.
I just hope Ford does plenty of hard testing on more than one car. It won't take much to prove unreliability and scare the po-po off. That thing is going to take a LOT of abuse. I hope it can handle it.
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I know technology has gotten better but the only downside I see to this is the twin turbo's... Is see the po po blowing alot of them...
That's the biggest reason why they never supercharger or put a turbo on any crown vic or chevy's. IMO these cars aren't going to stand up to the abuse....
James
That's the biggest reason why they never supercharger or put a turbo on any crown vic or chevy's. IMO these cars aren't going to stand up to the abuse....
James
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I know technology has gotten better but the only downside I see to this is the twin turbo's... Is see the po po blowing alot of them...
That's the biggest reason why they never supercharger or put a turbo on any crown vic or chevy's. IMO these cars aren't going to stand up to the abuse....
James
That's the biggest reason why they never supercharger or put a turbo on any crown vic or chevy's. IMO these cars aren't going to stand up to the abuse....
James
"Police nationwide asked for a new kind of weapon in the battle for public safety, and Ford is answering the call with a purpose-built vehicle - engineered and built in America - that's as dynamic as it is durable," said Mark Fields, Ford president of The Americas.
To develop the all-new Ford Police Interceptor, Ford engineers worked hand-in-hand with Ford's Police Advisory Board of law enforcement professionals, which provided input on key vehicle attributes such as safety, performance, durability, driver comfort and functionality.
"Their feedback mattered to us," said Scott Tobin, Ford vehicle line director for cars and crossovers. "Safety and durability were at the top of their list. So safety and durability were at the top of ours."
To develop the all-new Ford Police Interceptor, Ford engineers worked hand-in-hand with Ford's Police Advisory Board of law enforcement professionals, which provided input on key vehicle attributes such as safety, performance, durability, driver comfort and functionality.
"Their feedback mattered to us," said Scott Tobin, Ford vehicle line director for cars and crossovers. "Safety and durability were at the top of their list. So safety and durability were at the top of ours."
http://www.netcarshow.com/ford/2010-...eptor_concept/
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Its not FWD its AWD. FWD cop cars are pretty common, the Impala was big, but has faded away slightly.
Fuel economy is going to be the deciding factor anymore, not HP or RWD vs. FWD. In this day of budget cuts and cutting corners the car with the best fuel economy is going to get the bid.
Fuel economy is going to be the deciding factor anymore, not HP or RWD vs. FWD. In this day of budget cuts and cutting corners the car with the best fuel economy is going to get the bid.
The Impala is fine for a regular municipality car, but not a police cruiser, it the reason almost everyone has moved to the Crown Vic, the FWD chassis is just too weak, not to mention they hate the FWD characteristics. The Charger seems to have a good opportunity to gain, but I've heard their draw-back was too small inside.
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If anyone's forgotten how B.A. a FWD Taurus squad car can be, they need to watch RoboCop!!!
http://societyofdave.com/uploaded_im...op3-712034.jpg
But there are companies out there that have thought about making a squad car that is more than a retrofitted grocery-getter. There's more than corn in Indiana!
http://www.carbonmotors.com/
The Boulder Co Sheriff, in addition to its fleet of CVs, Impalas, and Durangos, has a few Super Duty trucks! I saw a ricer get pulled over by a SD the other day...I hope he was humbled.
http://societyofdave.com/uploaded_im...op3-712034.jpg
But there are companies out there that have thought about making a squad car that is more than a retrofitted grocery-getter. There's more than corn in Indiana!
http://www.carbonmotors.com/
The Boulder Co Sheriff, in addition to its fleet of CVs, Impalas, and Durangos, has a few Super Duty trucks! I saw a ricer get pulled over by a SD the other day...I hope he was humbled.
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From what I hear, the brakes on the Chargers can't take the abuse from patrol cars. Maybe they fixed that. I have a 300 and it is a good car, but likely wouldn't live very well under those circumstances.
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Not so fast.... Theres a new "Sheriff" in town, so to speak. Carbon Motors Corp is a company made up of retired police officers, building police vehicles... whole new spin- diesel engines, "purpose built cars" (like fire trucks) that are built to last longer than 2 to 3 years. It's an interesting concept, wonder if it will catch on. Do a Youtube search on "Carbon motors police car" to see the prototypes. (note the return of suicide doors!)
http://www.carbonmotors.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QwGd...1&feature=fvwp
http://www.carbonmotors.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QwGd...1&feature=fvwp
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Yup... that is for sure.
Even AWD has issues cornering.
RWD is way more predictable and controllable in slides too.
Not to mention FWD has tons of torque steer problems... no one has corrected it and it can't be corrected due to the position of the transmission. In RWD you don't have to touch the steering wheel and do a WOT launch and as long as the steering is in check, it will stay in check and hold in a straight line. Which is perfect for launches in high speed pursuits.
I'd never go back to FWD or AWD for that fact.
Even AWD has issues cornering.
RWD is way more predictable and controllable in slides too.
Not to mention FWD has tons of torque steer problems... no one has corrected it and it can't be corrected due to the position of the transmission. In RWD you don't have to touch the steering wheel and do a WOT launch and as long as the steering is in check, it will stay in check and hold in a straight line. Which is perfect for launches in high speed pursuits.
I'd never go back to FWD or AWD for that fact.
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two cup holders, one shotgun holder, and one assault rifle holder...donuts in the lap 
sounds like a party
http://www.carbonmotors.com/images/car10.jpg
sounds like a partyhttp://www.carbonmotors.com/images/car10.jpg