Patrol vehicle evaluations

MSRP: $27,815

Impala 3.6 L

• Projected Stopping Distance from 60 mph: 132.6 feet
• Dynamic Test Lap Average: 1:39.78 minutes
• Dynamic Test Lap Average (E85):  1:40.28 minutes
• Top Speed:  149 mph
• Top Speed (E85): 150 mph
• To 60 mph: 7.46 seconds
• To 60 mph (E85): 7.1 seconds
• To 100 mph: 18.72 seconds
• To 100 mph (E85): 17.6 seconds

Tahoe 5.3 L

• Powered by Vortec 5.3L V8 engine, 320 horsepower
• 26-gallon standard fuel tank
• 730 CCA battery with run-down protection and extended-life spark plugs

MSRP: $34,670

• Projected Stopping Distance from 60 mph: 133.8 feet
• Dynamic Test Lap Average: 1:42.1 minutes
• Dynamic Test Lap Average (E85): 1:42.06 minutes
• Top Speed 139 mph: - HIGHEST SUV TOP SPEED
• Top Speed (E85): 139 mph - HIGHEST SUV TOP SPEED
• To 60 mph: 8.01 seconds
• To 60 mph (E85): 8.15 seconds
• To 100 mph: 21.08 seconds
• To 100 mph (E85): 21.37 seconds

 

2013 Ford Interceptors

• Improved capability with new 18-inch five-spoke steel wheels and tires with new brake system
• Larger heavy-duty alternator
• Larger radiator
• Standard all wheel drive (AWD)

Editor’s Note: The 2012 Ford Interceptor sedan and utility evaluated in 2011 were prototype models.

Sedan

• NEW: EcoBoost V6 twin-turbocharged, direct-injection engine produces 365 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque
• Available with a 3.5L Ti-VCT flex-fuel V6 or 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine

Sedan 3.5L FWD

• Projected Stopping Distance from 60 MPH: 131 feet
• Dynamic Test Lap Average: 1:39.63 minutes
• Top Speed: 130 mph
• To 60 mph: 7.77 seconds
• To 100 mph: 19.68 seconds

Sedan 3.5L AWD

• Projected Stopping Distance from 60 mph: 131.8 feet
• Projected Stopping Distance from 60 mph (Turbo Charged): 129.8 feet
• Dynamic Test Lap Average: 1:39.61 minutes
• Dynamic Test Lap Average (Turbo Charged): 1:35.85 minutes
• Dynamic Test Average (E85): 1:37.8 minutes
• Top Speed:  131 mph
• Top Speed (Turbo Charged): 148 mph
• Top Speed (E85): 130 mph
• To 60 mph: 8.19 seconds
• To 60 mph (Turbo Charged): 5.92 seconds
• To 60 mph (E85): 7.76 seconds
• To 100 mph: 20.48 seconds
• To 100 mph (Turbo Charged):  14.5 seconds
• To 100 mph (E85):  19.08 seconds

Utility

• Available with 3.7L Ti-VCT flex-fuel V6 engine for 300 horsepower
• Optional front wheel drive

Utility 3.7L FWD

• Projected Stopping Distance from 60 mph: 128.4 feet - SHORTEST SUV BRAKING DISTANCE
• Dynamic Test Lap Average: 1:41.53 minutes
• Top Speed: 131 mph
• To 60 mph: 8.01 seconds
• To 100 mph: 20.07 seconds

Utility 3.7L AWD

• Project Stopping Distance from 60 mph: 131.7 feet
• Dynamic Test Average (E85): 1:40.3 minutes - BEST SUV LAP AVERAGE
• Top Speed (E85): 131 mph
• To 60 mph (E85): 7.75 seconds - QUICKEST SUV TO 60 mph
• To 100 mph (E85): 19.94 seconds - QUICKEST SUV TO 100 mph

Chrysler Dodge Charger

“We set a track record at Grattan raceway for our V8 engine in both the 2.65 rear axle and 3.06 … the fastest track time ever recorded there.”

— David Callery, program Manager of Police and Emergency Response Vehicles

• NEW: police-specific front driver and front passenger seat: carved-out bolster area on the driver and passenger seat to accommodate the duty belt and holster
• NEW: precious metal spark plug, good for 100,000 miles
• Steel valve stems on the 18-inch steel wheels
• Optional Whelen Engineering LED spotlight bulb
• Partnership with Crown North America for complete equipment and upfit packages
• Choice of Goodyear or Firestone high speed-rated tires from the factory

Pursuit 5.7L

• Projected Stopping Distance from 60 mph: 129.9 feet
• Dynamic Test Lap Average (3.06): 1:35.42 minutes
• Dynamic Test Lap Average (2.65): 1:34.39 minutes - BEST SEDAN LAP AVERAGE
• Top Speed (3.06): 151 mph
• Top Speed (2.65): 152 mph
• To 60 mph (3.06): 5.83 seconds - QUICKEST SEDAN TO 60 mph
• To 60 mph (2.65): 5.95 seconds
• To 100 mph (3.06): 13.65 seconds - QUICKEST SEDAN TO 100 mph
• To 100 mph (2.65): 14.01 seconds

Pursuit 3.6L