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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
“We are very optimistic that with this vehicle … we could even gain on that” level of market share, Czubay said.
General Motors, Chrysler and Connersville, Ind.-based Carbon Motors plan to increase their market share or launch new police cars.
Chrysler has set a goal of expanding its police car market share from 17% to 40% in the next 12 to 18 months with its rear-wheel drive Dodge Charger patrol car.
And, in October, GM announced plans to introduce the Chevrolet Caprice police car in 2011. GM said the new Caprice will offer V8 or V6 engines.
Ford also is offering two engine options: A 3.5-liter V6 engine with 263 horsepower and a 3.5-liter direct-injection turbocharged EcoBoost engine with 365 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque.
Ford’s Crown Victoria Police Interceptor has been popular with police departments because of its rigid, full-frame construction and rear-wheel drive transmission, all for a relatively low price, said Jim Hall, managing director of 2953 Analytics in Birmingham.
“The bottom line is they have a police car that defines the American police car,” Hall said. “Police departments love it for a million reasons, including its durability.”
Ford executives said the new vehicle is more durable and performs better than the Crown Victoria Police Interceptor.
“We routinely run over 8-inch curbs at 40 m.p.h. to validate suspension strength,” said Scott Tobin, Ford’s vehicle line director for product development.
Fields also said the new vehicle is the only police car on the market that can withstand a rear-end collision at 75 m.p.h. The seats have areas cut out to accommodate utility belts, and the interior has space for standard police equipment.
Weberstudios
about 3 years ago
204 Comments
I think It looks too futuristic. haha. Robocop anyone?
dino98
about 3 years ago
674 Comments
It can handle running over curbs at 40mph? I'm liking that, although I'm not sure my kidneys will.
I wonder how much room there will be inside after all the gadgets and equipment is stuffed in there.
Robocop33
about 3 years ago
14344 Comments
JMS, the Carbon Motors E7 has lots of room. They stuck a 6' 10" Officer in one and he had plenty of leg and head room!
Bury
about 3 years ago
1344 Comments
NICE, but I'll take my two wheel Honda ST1300 any day!
jms_campbell
about 3 years ago
4 Comments
Why are all the car manufactures making smaller framed police cars? I am a big guy and I like the room the crown vic has, but I guess I will just have to get used to being cramped.
NYPDALT
about 3 years ago
3110 Comments
Looks nice but I like the Crown Vic as well
Irishcop1961
about 3 years ago
36868 Comments
Looks sharpe.
Joyful2_aka_Joyful
about 3 years ago
498 Comments
I like the car basically but IS this is the one that speeds up uncontrollably? Last time it hit a brick wall according to the news cast I heard.
BSPD88
about 3 years ago
2112 Comments
Still like the Crown Vic
shaun741
about 3 years ago
2758 Comments
Nice car
Jonas
about 3 years ago
38360 Comments
Way cool!
MIKE344
about 3 years ago
328 Comments
Sweet!!!!!!!!!! ,very nice,hope to see a few in my department!!!!!!!!!!
varadarcop
about 3 years ago
574 Comments
The Crown Vic has been meeting the 75mph rear crash test standard for years... the only car in the world that passes that test. Glad to see many features of the CV will carry over to the new PI, such as the ballistic panels, and more.
PS: the ballistic panels will defeat a shotgun slug, a 7.62mm round, a .223 round and standard semi-auto rounds. A good friend to have in your door. Chevy and Dodge DONT offer it.
daniel102081
about 3 years ago
90 Comments
hopefully by then I'll be in law enforcement, not saying I'll have this car, but it sure would be nice! :)
jakesdad
about 3 years ago
298 Comments
When those are auctioned off do the ballistic panel go with the car?