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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.
jdaughtry
about 3 years ago
6 Comments
Man can I test one out PLEASE !!
woodya
about 3 years ago
70 Comments
They will lose a lot of business after dropping the Crown Vic. We have nothing but bad with any front wheel drive vehicle. A lot of departments have advised Ford to not drop the Vic. They basically advised they don't care, it is a done deal. There is no room in the Taurus based vehicle for the driver or prisoner. Chevy is bringing out a pursuit vehicle and probably take over the market. I love a Ford and shame they are going to let the company go down hill. Maybe they are looking for a stimulus from give a way bonga.
ArmyMP31B
about 3 years ago
2484 Comments
Carbon Motors E7 does look nicer, but I think it's way more expensive.
delvic_25
about 3 years ago
372 Comments
AMAZING
Fullmetal
about 3 years ago
28 Comments
Looks awesome! I'd drive one. I love Ford.
KB3MMX
about 3 years ago
136 Comments
The Carbon motors E7 looks way nicer than this thing.
Seems like there are some good ideas in this vehicle though, like the seat cut outs for your duty belt and stab plates to protect driver & passenger sides..
wannabcop11
about 3 years ago
26 Comments
I could care less for this Ford Junk!!! BRING ON THE CAPRICE!!!
markusr
about 3 years ago
4 Comments
That is nice i mean crown vics been around for ever but it 2010 police depts can do a lil upgrading an this would be a great investment
ksphatcop
about 3 years ago
1744 Comments
looks like an Impala :) haha. I would still rather have a Caprice.
recuit
about 3 years ago
4 Comments
well that tooo much cause just waste of money
j_mrhoads
about 3 years ago
124 Comments
expensive or not thats what i want to be able to drive wen i finally get to the finish line of schoolwork and am eligable for hiring.... then again with myy heavy foot might not be a smart idea LOL
bfriskey
about 3 years ago
980 Comments
I have to admit, I'm biased, BUT I WANT ONE .American Company, no GOVERNMENT bail out, ( we only pay for it ONCE!) and a powerful beast of a cruiser. I agree, a little more room would be nice..Always trading space, fuel economy, weight, and handling- This is the Hungry Man's Cruiser / F22 of the modern era.I can hear it growling.
Let's wait to see how they managed the new gen electronic requirements of LE..
BUMP SGT_FITZ
VegasCop
about 3 years ago
36 Comments
Too bad nobody has the budget for this thing.
Kitti327
about 3 years ago
52 Comments
wow this is one sexy patrol car. man I want one!!!
daredad
about 3 years ago
104 Comments
As always, I'm impressed. Just wish I could drive one!