2015 Michigan State Police Vehicle Evaluation Results

Nov. 15, 2014

All results listed above are preliminary and are subject to change upon verification of data.

Top Performers

  • Top Speed: Chevrolet Impala 3.6L - 150 mph
  • Projected Stopping Distance from 60 mph: Dodge Charger 3.6L 3.08 - 124.8 feet
  • Acceleration to 60 mph: BMW R1200 RTP - 3.99 seconds
  • Dynamic Driving Lap Time (5-lap average): Dodge Charger 5.7L 3.07 AWD - 1:34.80 seconds

Chevrolet Tahoe

  • NEW 4WD Pursuit Model
  • Redesigned exterior and interior
  • All-new 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with standard Direct Injection, Active Fuel Management and continuously Variable Valve Timing
  • Standard Rear-Vision Camera System with Rear Park Assist 
  • Standard electric power steering 
  • Standard heavy-duty trailer towing capability 
  • Standard 730-CCA auxiliary battery
  •  6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive 
  • 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque

Ford Interceptors (sedan, utility)

  • 365 horsepower
  • 30 hpg (highway, esitmated)
  • Utility and sedan shared components - wheels, brakes, pads, rotors, calipers, tires
  • Ballistic front-door penls by BLS Textiles - certified to NIJ Level III, designed to withstand 7.62 x 39 mm mild steel core type 56, plus 5.56 x 45 mm M193 and M855
  • Standard self-activiting AWD
  • Standard horsepower - 304 (utility), 305 (3.7L sedan), 388 (3.5L sedan)
  • Ecoboost horsepower - 365 (utility), 365 (3.5L sedan), 240 (2.0L special service sedan)
  • E85 capable
  • 1,620 pounds max payload capacity (3.7L V6 utility)
  • New 18 inch painted aluminum wheels
  • New bumper to frame rall bracket kit (sedan)
  • Enhanced Power Transfer Unit cooler (utility)
  • Side marker LED lamps (utility)

The nearly completely reedesigned BMW R1200 RT-P

  • New lower-maintenance air / water-cooled engine, transmission and drive line
  • New easy-access multi-plate self-energizing wet clutch
  • New handlebar controls and police switch gear provide more functions as standard equipment
  • New improved fairing and windshield design for greater rider comfort
  • New optimal air management keeps engine heat from the rider
  • New emergency light system with alley and take-down lights plus wig-wag headlight
  • New twin-speaker 120 dB electronic siren system
  • New electronic radio box lid release
  • New electronic cruise control operational even at parade speeds
  • New standard emergency light, siren, PTT & PTPA handlebar switches
  • Optional Hill-Start Control, Gear Shift Assist Pro, Dynamic ESA, Fog Lights, Dynamic Package, Chrome Exhaust, GPS Preparation, PA Microphone, Fire Extinguisher and more
  • Best fuel economy of any large police motor resulting in dramatically lower operating costs
  • 125 bhp and 92 lb/ft of torque, 1,170 cc displacement
  • Now standard: Heated seat and heated handlebar grips (new 5-level adjustment for heat settings); BMW ABS with Traction Control; Tire Pressure Monitoring; Electronic Cruise Control (controls down to 9 mph); Weather Protection: provide rain, wind and heat protection to rider / keeps motor clean; Rider Information Display including system voltage, ambient temperature, etc.

Harley-Davidson

  • Reflex Linked Brakes with ABS shutdown when lower than 25 mph, keeps rider control no matter the speed
  • DUNLOP "multi-tread" bead retention tires designed to remain on wheel during sudden loss of air pressure
  • Pivoting foot boards
  • Seat suspension design - Adjustable one-piece, deluxe solo coil-over shock absorber design
  • One-touch latch saddlebags
  • Ergonomic one-touch hand controls
  • High-flow air box
  • Reflex Linked Brakes wi th ABS: Disengages linking at low speed for maximum maneuverability
  • Long-stem "true image" mirrors - ensure accurate representation of images

Roadking

  • Heads -up display with swapped tachometer and speedometer placement
  • Breakaway windshield - Polycarbonate windshield designed to break away with minimal force in an impact
  • Dual halogen headlight, 1,570 lumen high beam 
  • Air -Cooled 1690 cc High Output Twin Cam 103 engine
  • 49mm telescopic front forks
  • Low profile fron t fender
  • Impeller Cast Aluminum wheels
  • Open floating front brake rotors
  • Available styles: Birch White, CHP Style: Black, Houston style, Mystique Green, and Vivid Black

Electraglide

  • Bullet style turn signals (front and rear)
  • Hydraulically actuated clutch
  • Available styles: Birch White, CHP Style, Luxury blue pearl, Mys tique Green and Vivid Black
  • Daymaker LED headlights brings 2X wider viewing area, 915 lumens

Dodge Charger

  • Redesigned exterior styling drawing on the Charger's 1960's heritage, infusing agressive and visually lightened look with sleeker styling - redesign brings changes to the hood, fenders, front and rear fascias, headlamps, tail almps and front doors
  • Upgraded driver-focused cockpit to be the mobile command center with police-duty upgrades and new technologies - a 7-inch full-color multi-view 
  • V-8 and V-8 AWD provides 370 horsepower
  • 3.6L Pentatstar V-6 provides 26 mpg (highway), 292 horsepower, 260 lb.-ft of torque (E-85 capable)

 Moto Guzzi Norge 

  • 90 degree V-twin 1.151cc, 4-stroke, air cooled engine
  • 102 horsepower, 76.7 ft-lb torque
  • 643 pounds
  • 24 L saddlebag storage capacity
  • Hydraulic stainless steel brakes with ABS
  • 6-speed transmission

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