10 of the fastest police cars in America

[JeffsLightning]

Not sure if a repost but debate..


10. Ford Police Interceptor Utility 3.7L AWD
Engine: 3.7 liter, naturally aspirated V6
Horsepower: 304
0-60 MPH acceleration: 7.99 sec.
Top Speed: 132 mph

9. Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3L RWD
Engine: 5.3 liter, naturally aspirated V8
Horsepower: 355
0-60 MPH acceleration: 7.97 sec.
Top Speed: 132 mph

8. Chevrolet Caprice 3.6 RWD
Engine: 3.6 liter, naturally aspirated V6
Horsepower: 301
0-60 MPH acceleration: 7.91 sec.
Top Speed: 147 mph

7. Ford Police Interceptor Sedan 3.5L FWD
Engine: 3.5 liter, naturally aspirated V6
Horsepower: 288
0-60 MPH acceleration: 7.78 sec.
Top Speed: 133 mph

6. Ford Police Interceptor Sedan 3.7L AWD
Engine: 3.7 liter, naturally aspirated V6
Horsepower: 305
0-60 MPH acceleration: 7.43 sec.
Top Speed: 133 mph

5. Ford Police Interceptor Utility 3.5L EcoBoost AWD
Engine: 3.5 liter, twin-turbocharged V6
Horsepower: 365
0-60 MPH acceleration: 6.40 sec.
Top Speed: 130 mph

4. Dodge Charger 5.7L RWD
Engine: 5.7 liter, naturally aspirated V8
Horsepower: 370
0-60 MPH acceleration: 6.17 sec.
Top Speed: 150 mph

3. Chevrolet Caprice 6.0L RWD
Engine: 6.0 liter, naturally aspirated V8
Horsepower: 355
0-60 MPH acceleration: 6.11 sec.
Top Speed: 155 mph

2. Dodge Charger 5.7L AWD
Engine: 5.7 liter, naturally aspirated V8
Horsepower: 370
0-60 MPH acceleration: 6.05 sec.
Top Speed: 150 mph

1. Ford Police Interceptor Sedan 3.5L EcoBoost AWD
Engine: 3.5 liter, twin-turbocharged V6
Horsepower: 365
0-60 MPH acceleration: 5.70
Top Speed: 150 mph

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[Blood on Blood]

Interesting there are no camaros / mustangs on the list

 

[boostedguy05]

I don't know of ANY department that has FLEET patrol use mustangs or camaros.

 

[1quick]

Indiana had coyote mustangs on the hi way last time I traveled through on 80

 

[DEEZUZ]

Yesss we do

 

[boostedguy05]

Fleet use or siezed cars? State trooper or local police?

 

[1quick]

State I'm guessing and there were a bunch of them all the way through the state on 80

 

[JeffsLightning]

Maybe only a certain amount of a model qualifies. I've actually never seen the latest generation Mustang or Camaro police car..

 

[Chet Donnelly]

They should throw a tune on those Ecoboosts and get that 0-60 well under 5!

 

[blakbearddelite]

Ford is the first, Ford is the fastest.

 

[CMNTMXR57]

But the officers typically don't like them. Lot's of head room since it is a tall sedan, but no rear seat room for a perp cage and then perps, as well as space (primarily hiproom) for them in front with all their bulky gear and whatnot. This is why they like the Charger, Caprice and Tahoe. The Caprice of note, has a very long wheelbase making that rear seat area much more useful.

ford is actually selling more explorer interceptors than taurii intercepters, while still having the same overall front dimensions, everything aft of that is more useful.

 

[FESTER665]

 

[CMNTMXR57]

Itasca PD was one of the more stringent ones. Back in the day, they'd always use our truck scale to give awards to truck drivers and they were not the least bit kind about it.

Drug seizure I presume.

 

[boostedguy05]

doesnt a local town have a viper as a dare car?

 

[FESTER665]

doesnt a local town have a viper as a dare car?

Definitely not Streamwood. They still have that damn truck from 1990... Last time I talked to him I asked if they can't repo a nicer car for him and he said the damn truck just wont die.

 

[Chet Donnelly]

Is D.A.R.E. still a thing?

 

[CMNTMXR57]

Definitely not Streamwood. They still have that damn truck from 1990... Last time I talked to him I asked if they can't repo a nicer car for him and he said the damn truck just wont die.

Hell yea!

 

[boostedguy05]

Venom of the Law: Police put Viper to use as D.A.R.E. car | Autoweek

back from 2007

Plainfield Police Department’s Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program. The Chicago suburb’s D.A.R.E. ride: a 2000 Dodge Viper GTS.

 

[FESTER665]

If I were the dealer and lived in Plainfield I'd be going back into jail for blowing up the DARE car so I don't have to see my Viper all stickered up and paraded around.

 

[boostedguy05]

If I were the dealer and lived in Plainfield I'd be going back into jail for blowing up the DARE car so I don't have to see my Viper all stickered up and paraded around.

was not a drug car. dude was going 127 in a 35.

 

[FESTER665]

was not a drug car. dude was going 127 in a 35.

My point still stands... I'm also firing my lawyer who let them take my car for a reckless driving ticket.

 

[boostedguy05]

back then i was a felony. way beyond reckless. might still be. which is why thye were allowed to take the car.

 

[cap42]

But the officers typically don't like them. Lot's of head room since it is a tall sedan, but no rear seat room for a perp cage and then perps, as well as space (primarily hiproom) for them in front with all their bulky gear and whatnot. This is why they like the Charger, Caprice and Tahoe. The Caprice of note, has a very long wheelbase making that rear seat area much more useful.

ford is actually selling more explorer interceptors than taurii intercepters, while still having the same overall front dimensions, everything aft of that is more useful.

Having multiple municipal clients as well as police agencies I know all too well what the complaints are of the Ford service vehicles.

The sedan interceptor (Taurus) is mostly complained about it's width. Add in all the radio equipment in the center console, the ticket printer, the MDT terminal (laptop) and it's mount it also makes it impossible to use these vehicles for training, ride alongs or 2 officers per squad. Most of the muni's won't pay to have the equipment trunk mounted which is something alot of manufacturers are bringing to the table now because of the limited space in the sedans. Even with remote mounting the equipment its still tight for most officers with all their gear on.

The Explorers and Tahoes are the favorites, while most officers I speak with prefer the Tahoes. This is because again the room width wise and with adding a cage for detainee's or K'9's don't interfere with the seating position at all.

If you think us car guys are brand fanatics you should make friends with some officers. I have repeatedly suggested moving to the Dodge Charger platforms for all who complain about the cabin size and everyone of them flat out say no way in hell.

I have 2 police agencies who use the chargers, and it solves all the complaints with the exception of cost. Ford and GM give huge discounts whereas Dodge barely gives any at all. Yet all these agencies will still spend double on a Tahoe or Explorer than buy the Dodge sedan.

 

[VenomousDSG]

Not very good acceleration on any of them, damn....

 

[CMNTMXR57]

The average cruiser weighs 17,000 pounds though...

Ok, maybe not 17k, but substantially more than stock with all the communications systems, safety systems, lighting systems, perp accomodations, etc...