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New Ford police cruiser to get EcoBoost
All-new Ford Police Interceptor police cruiser will match the Crown Victoria in power and add eco-friendly upgrades.
Thu, Mar 18 2010 at 3:02 PM
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The Ford Crown Victoria accounts for nearly three-fourths of police cruisers in the United States, but production of the vehicle is scheduled to end in late 2011. In anticipation of the Crown Victoria phase out, Ford has released details about its replacement vehicle, the Police Interceptor. Although police cruisers need to have powerful engines, Ford is making some changes that will make the all-new vehicle more environmentally friendly while ensuring that police officers have the power they need to perform their jobs.
Ford’s in-house Police Advisory Board, which includes law enforcement professionals, was an integral part of the Police Interceptor development. Members of the advisory board provided professional input on safety, performance, functionality and even driver comfort.
One big difference between the Ford Crown Victoria and Police Interceptor is the switch from the V-8 engine in the Crown Vic to a planned V-6 in the Interceptor. This decrease in engine size will lead to greater fuel efficiency however power will not be sacrificed. Ford has said that the new V-6 will at the very least match the power seen in the V-8 Crown Victoria.
Ford will be offering two different Police Interceptor options. The first features a 3.5-liter engine with a minimum of 263 horsepower that is also E85 compatible. This engine is 25 percent more efficient than the Crown Victoria that it replaces.
The second option will feature Ford’s EcoBoost technology combined with a twin-turbocharged engine that will provide at least 365 horsepower.
“EcoBoost brings municipalities and police fleet administrators the first ultra high-performance, yet environmentally friendly, police pursuit vehicle. Offering performance that bests normally aspirated V-8 powered police cruisers and comparable fuel economy and CO2 emissions to the standard V-6, EcoBoost represents a triple-win for police departments, the tax-paying constituents they serve and the environment they help collectively to preserve.” Source: Ford
Although Ford only recently announced the new Police Interceptor vehicles, they’ve already been through rigorous testing that was designed by the Michigan State Police as well as the Los Angeles County Sherriff’s Department. Carl Widmann, a vehicle engineer manager with Ford, says, “This vehicle is pursuit-ready.”
In addition to the engine upgrades, the Police Interceptor also features several new features including a Blind Spot Information System (BLIS), a cross traffic alert, a rear-view camera system that also provides backup assistance, and Ford SYNC, a hands-free information system.
The Ford Chicago Assembly Plant will be manufacturing the new Police Interceptor, which is expected to hit the streets in 2011 after the Crown Victoria production ceases.
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We always had the Vics and the officers were very happy. We switched to the small chevy for better fuel- always in the shop. Now we have the Chargers and they are always in the shop ,not to mention the limited interior room.
We are going back to the new Ford this winter and we can't wait.Our dept has over 300 cars.
you will not find a better riding and all around quality of the Crown Vic. The interior room is unlike any of the other crusers.
We are trained to drive,but put in a safe vehicle.
Our PD went from Crown Vics to Dodge Chargers. Yea the Chargers are FAST and great looking, but what mechanical pieces of garbage!!! ALWAYS in the shop. Our "old" Crown Vics drive better, and they are so reliable and "driver friendly" - NOW We are going back to the Ford. The new car looks great and appears to be mechanically intelligent. AWD? Awesome! Im not a "Ford" guy per se, but when our PD went from the Impala in 96 to the Cron Vics, the Crown Vics were btter back then too,
Will the equipment out of the Crown Vic transfer? It's a big cost to have to buy all new.
id really like to see our law enforcement behind the wheel of these great american machines, but at what cost? most departments are already under-funded.
you cant out run a radio
Catch me if you can when I'm driving my Z06.
Can your z06 out run a 357 Mag?
Police are trained to drive. Your extra hp doesn't mean anything if they outdrive you, which they will.