Police Interceptors in General

Sage Ages · Apr 7, 2017

Either way, it's not an actual police car.

ProjectWHaT · Apr 7, 2017

New Expedition and F150 Interceptors

Putting a patrol shoe into the accelerator will reveal Ford's latest 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine paired with the automaker's new 10-speed automatic transmission. To the joy of officers, the gear selector is mounted on the steering column—again, to free up floor space. Start-stop technology is also present to aid in efficiency. Ford has added an electronic limited-slip differential as well, while a high-output 240-amp alternator replaces the stock unit to meet the demands faced with excessive idling.

Available with a 5.0-liter V-8 or the same 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 found in the Expedition SSV, the F-150 SSV may not offer the most practical solution for police, but it fills a niche where towing capability is necessary. Fleets may also order the F-150 SSV in SuperCrew and SuperCab configurations, with either 4x4 or 4x2 drivetrains.

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1109775_the-2018-ford-expedition-just-became-a-cop-car

Dan · Apr 8, 2017

Oh god. Ford, why did you have to make the Expedition so ugly? The grille and headlights make it look derpy.

Smurfybug · Apr 8, 2017

So basically a beefed up Ford Flex SUV.....This is going to be interesting.

Tornado · Apr 8, 2017

The Flex is a Five Hundred wagon. The Expedition is an actual truck based SUV.

Smurfybug · Apr 8, 2017

Tornado
The Flex is a Five Hundred wagon. The Expedition is an actual truck based SUV.

The Front Fascia of the grill is somewhat similar though if you look at it.

AudiMan2011 · Apr 8, 2017

Norfolk police just got this Cayman GT4 donated to them for two years.

ProjectWHaT · Apr 10, 2017

"Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan"

38 mpg!!

Silver Arrows · Apr 10, 2017

I guess having a hybrid makes sense, if it is only going to be used to respond to calls, not actually be an interceptor.

Smurfybug · Apr 11, 2017

So far I've only seen NYPD use Fusions. Nice to see LAPD use this hybrid one.
But those hubcaps for it are atrocious.

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Here's the new Ford Fleet Lineup:

Dan · Apr 11, 2017

ProjectWHaT
"Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan"

38 mpg!!

It probably won't be used for high speed chases, but the fact that it has such a high MPG will be perfect for police departments. Since their cars have to operate for such a long time every day, any range increase helps.

Tornado · Apr 11, 2017

There's a reason many taxi fleets have converted to Prius models after they finally had to get rid of their Crown Vics. Long term maintenance may not be as inexpensive and the up front cost may be higher, but consumables (brakes, tires and fuel) are massively cheaper than any conventional car in such a role.

ToyGTone · Apr 12, 2017

Silver Arrows
I guess having a hybrid makes sense, if it is only going to be used to respond to calls, not actually be an interceptor.

Dan
It probably won't be used for high speed chases, but the fact that it has such a high MPG will be perfect for police departments. Since their cars have to operate for such a long time every day, any range increase helps.

Taurus police interceptors (along with dodge chargers and chevrolet caprice) over here are only used as traffic police so a hybrid fusion should make sense to be used here.

But then hybrids cars over here are still relatively new technology and a bit too complex to our "simple minds".

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Going back in time, GMC trucks anyone?

Yeah I have nothing to contribute really. :indiff:

ToyGTone · Apr 17, 2017

Double post but I forgot that we actually have Mercedes-Benz E class as traffic police:

RocZX · Apr 18, 2017

RocZX · Apr 20, 2017

Florida State Police

Smurfybug · Apr 20, 2017

Then there's their current fleet: Beautiful *You might need to hit the Reply button to see them :indiff:

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Fastcarguy · Apr 21, 2017

Smurfybug
Then there's their current fleet: Beautiful *You might need to hit the Reply button to see them *

Pictures still don't work

MedigoFlame · May 23, 2017

Well, after hearing rumors that there was an undercover Camry police car in Maine. Someone in a Facebook car group I'm in finally got a photo of it.

Sage Ages · May 23, 2017

The cops over here have an unmarked Camry as well. You'd never think to look out for one.

Robin · May 23, 2017

Vauxhall's new Insignia Grand Sport is rolling out across European police forces, will likely end up in the UK soon enough. Looks pretty cool.

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JC_Dude · May 23, 2017

That's the fire department.

Robin · May 23, 2017

JC_Dude
That's the fire department.

Yeah, emergency services in general.

Smurfybug · May 23, 2017

JC_Dude
That's the fire department.

I'm okay with it. Still in the Emergency Vehicle Genre like he said. It also originates off of a current interceptor.

05XR8 · May 24, 2017

Volvo XC90 is a NSW Hwy Patrol car

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-ad...cial&utm_content=54324&utm_campaign=editorial

mustafur · May 24, 2017

05XR8
Volvo XC90 is a NSW Hwy Patrol car

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-ad...cial&utm_content=54324&utm_campaign=editorial

Pretty Silly if you ask me: I personally would of gone with a Subaru Levorg Turbo, it will be the right price and actually have the speed and space they need, this just seems like a waste of tax payers money for something that won't perform the job as well as a much cheaper car.

05XR8 · May 25, 2017

mustafur
Pretty Silly if you ask me: I personally would of gone with a Subaru Levorg Turbo, it will be the right price and actually have the speed and space they need, this just seems like a waste of tax payers money for something that won't perform the job as well as a much cheaper car.

Can't understand why the WRX isn't used country wide. Might not have the outright top speed of the XR8, but it ticks the boxes in everything else.