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2012 Police Interceptor Unveiled by Ford
Ford says this Taurus-based Police Interceptor Concept will exceed the durability, safety and performance of the Ford Crown Victoria, which is being phased out. (Ford photo)
Detroit Free Press via YellowBrix
March 13, 2010
Ford’s new police car can endure a rear-end crash at 75 m.p.h., easily jump curbs and accelerate twice as fast as Ford’s outgoing iconic Crown Victoria Police Interceptor.
“We hope that you will agree that Ford has succeeded in delivering the ultimate new police interceptor,” Mark Fields, Ford’s president of the Americas, said as he introduced the new car to a group of law enforcement officials in Las Vegas on Friday.
The new car even comes with “stab plates” to protect the driver and front-seat passenger. Police departments can order optional ballistic door panels.
“So you can see this is not a civilian product by any means,” Fields said.
The new Interceptor will be built on the same structure as the Ford Taurus sedan at the company’s Chicago assembly plant after production of the Crown Victoria ends in late 2011 at Ford’s St. Thomas, Ontario, plant, which is to close.
Ford also said it is developing a new SUV-based police vehicle. Ford said it will provide additional details about that vehicle by the end of September.
Ken Czubay, Ford’s vice president of U.S. sales and marketing, said Ford expects to maintain its market share in the police vehicle business even though competition is increasing.
Introduced in 1983, the Crown Victoria has long dominated police car sales and accounts for about 75% of the police car market with annual sales of 40,000 to 50,000.
Unit6
about 3 years ago
82 Comments
I'm hesitant on this...I still love the Crown Vic!!!
kevw25
about 3 years ago
1298 Comments
It dosen't have the crown vic headlights!
jewilliamsjr
about 3 years ago
54 Comments
I have had the opportunity to sit in the new Taurus SHO, the compartment has been designed for civlian creature comforts. I hope Ford does this right, and avoids front wheel drive like the plague! Looks and sounds good on paper, time will tell.
mapp
about 3 years ago
4162 Comments
OMG I want one. I am due a new car just get me that one. WOW. Cant wait to see that.
steveRPD
about 3 years ago
24 Comments
Faster acceleration...I can't wait!!!!!! I just hope it's as roomy as the Crown Vic. Can't wait to drive one!!!
Anonymous
about 3 years ago
...pretty mean looking too with the black and white color package
Anonymous
about 3 years ago
*drooling* anyone else just get a stiffy and a little light headed? I want one!
4theblue
about 3 years ago
1564 Comments
I like.
rod3245
about 3 years ago
716 Comments
I used to know a design engineer for Ford and his words to avoid front wheel drive at all costs. I don't remember why, something about the handeling or lack there of. Cam you still do an emergency break turn with a FWD car? I never tried, I was afraid I would break it. LOL But I sure could do them in a RWD car.
DALLASCRANE
about 3 years ago
19386 Comments
The Taurus Interceptor also comes with rear airbags to protect the rear dirt bags. There have been a number of lawsuits on the "Cage Protection." matter. Carbon E7 will cost more, have more.
Anonymous
about 3 years ago
LOOKS GREAT
molineaux4068
about 3 years ago
156 Comments
I love the Vic and I'm sad to see it go BUT I can't wait to get my hands on this thing.
vbranch
about 3 years ago
4 Comments
I'm on the fence about this being FWD or AWD. I'm not too crazy about front wheel drive with abuse factor added in, can it hold up? With the AWD would it not be too pricey when say after ten thousand miles are on the tires and some punk slashes a tire; with AWD are you not susposed to replace all the tires to keep even treadwear so that it doesn't screw the up the transmission , differential , speed sensor or something like that?
canadiancop
about 3 years ago
236 Comments
awesome.....hopefully we will be getting a few as soon as they come out
Patrolman25
about 3 years ago
178 Comments
I want