OSUGT Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 (edited) I'm about ready to watch the unveiling on closed circuit video...should be pretty cool. I will post a link when it's available! http://www.fordvehicles.com/fordpoliceinterceptor/ Edited March 12, 2010 by OSUGT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 still wont be able to catch me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Twin turbo V6 + AWD in what might be a decent handling car should make for a nice pursuit vehicle. I like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 So what is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam L Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 So what is it? A Taurus. http://www.fordvehicles.com/fordpoliceinterceptor/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 sho but an interceptor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 so many cops are going to blow the turbos. I was told about this car 1mo ago from a police officer than his buddy has been designing this car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Ya know, RoboCop had a Taurus (sans turbos) as a patrol car and look how badass he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Twin turbo V6 + AWD in what might be a decent handling car should make for a nice pursuit vehicle. I like. It will be interesting to see how well they hold up with the abuse they are going to take. IMO, they should plant a V8 in them vs twin turbos and AWD. Nice to see our tax dollars going up to pay for more tires, AWD repairs and turbos failing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 theyll need a chopper on nitrous to catch me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spam Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 A nitrous choppa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 It will be interesting to see how well they hold up with the abuse they are going to take. IMO, they should plant a V8 in them vs twin turbos and AWD. Nice to see our tax dollars going up to pay for more tires, AWD repairs and turbos failing. Agreed about the V8 unless maybe they really follow through with upkeep and prove to be reliable, though I think AWD is a great idea (though it does add some complexity). I think if its properly maintained it shouldn't be a problem, assuming its properly designed/built...which these cars are too new to predict just yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Something that's hard to out run: http://www.wtvr.com/media/alternatethumbnails/story/2009-08/48509341-06154349.jpg still wont be able to catch me!! theyll need a chopper on nitrous to catch me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam L Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Ford definitely dropped the ball on this, IMO. One of the nice things about patrol/fleet Crown Vics is that they're easy and cheap to fix. I was hoping they'd go with the Coyote 5.0 and RWD...oh well. So with this, I think a lot of departments are going to be looking closer at the Chevy Caprice PPV, because it takes a little of the old school approach with the 6.0 V8 and RWD. Interior space is comparable, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 still wont be able to catch me!! maybe in the quater mile but that won't matter much in the real world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korpy1647545521 Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 kinda cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboNova Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 theyll need a chopper on nitrous to catch me. hahaha...right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Maybe this will be a good presentation of how reliable the new Tauruses actually are. They wouldn't release the ecoboost motor without knowing the abuse it would take. But I still would rather see police using diesels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSUGT Posted March 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 I worried a little about no rear wheel drive, but budget conscious cities and counties should enjoy considerable fuel savings. From Ford's perspective, the crown vic platform is 30+ years old. It's dead. They are gambling on superior technology and lower cost of ownership. I don't think we realize the amount of government regulation that is in play here. Federal funds to states and municipalities will dictate that vehicles purchased must get X mpg and such. Ford is just a step ahead of the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiColin Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 didnt they just switch to chargers not long ago I would love to drive one of those to see how they are. Kind of cool cars aside from the back end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodRed Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 didnt they just switch to chargers not long ago Some departments did, but of course not all. Most Chargers went into service as older Vic needed replacing. But you have to keep in mind most departments are getting rid of more and more of the V8's. Most departments have no reason for them if they are just patroling the local street. Most forces are being replaced with V6 cars and then they get a few V8 cars for highway patrol or for a persuite car. These Fords would be the best of both worlds, V6 for patroling in town, but if they have to chase someone or get somewhere quick, they have the "Ecoboost" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 isnt this a sho engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 http://www.carbonmotors.com/ They have the correct idea on how to build a law enforcement vehicle. Small displacement diesel is what is really needed on a cop car anyway, that spends the biggest part of its time idling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostedgtp Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Ford definitely dropped the ball on this, IMO. One of the nice things about patrol/fleet Crown Vics is that they're easy and cheap to fix. I was hoping they'd go with the Coyote 5.0 and RWD...oh well. So with this, I think a lot of departments are going to be looking closer at the Chevy Caprice PPV, because it takes a little of the old school approach with the 6.0 V8 and RWD. Interior space is comparable, too. Word. 2 turbos and awd is just more shit to break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragknee66 Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Do not like. The way some of us drive... we would murder that awd system hah. Turbos.. poof. No way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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