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Ford: Real Cops Test Real Cop Cars

admin — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:46:32 +0000

Change is hard. Especially when you’re talking about changing a vital tool that you use for work every day. So it’s no surprise that the initial response to the next-generation Ford Police Interceptor sedan and utility vehicles has been mixed. Some officers are excited to try the new technology in these vehicles, while others are doubtful.

Ford made a bold move by recently inviting four police officers from around the U.S. and Canada to its Arizona Proving Grounds to experience the next-generation Ford Police Interceptor sedan and utility vehicles. No more guesses about how the new vehicles will perform. These are real police officers driving real police vehicles the way the will be used in the field.

Over the course of two days, the officers had the unique opportunity to drive prototypes of the Ford Police Interceptor sedan and utility, along with the current Ford CVPI, the Dodge Charger Pursuit and the Chevy Tahoe for comparison purposes.

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2012 Police Interceptor from SEMA

admin — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:49:24 +0000

More info on the SEMA Concept Car

Ford Police Interceptor Team–Sneak Peak

admin — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:44:00 +0000

Hey Police Interceptor Insiders:

Be among the first to see dramatic new videos of the all–new Ford Police Interceptors as four active–duty law enforcement officers from across the US and Canada put them through their paces at Ford’s Arizona Proving Grounds. These officers tested the new Police Interceptors, compared them to the competition and deliver an insider’s view on the powerful performance packed into these purpose–built vehicles for today’s law enforcement professionals. Six action–packed videos will debut online in March.

For the latest Ford Police Interceptor “insider” bulletins and product developments visit

www.fordpoliceinterceptor.com

Thanks again for your interest in the Next-Generation Ford Police Interceptors.

Sincerely,
The Ford Police Interceptor Team

Ford Reveals Utility Interceptor

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:25:43 +0000

Link To Videos from Ford: http://www.fordvehicles.com/fordpoliceinterceptor/#/gallery/videos/all

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Ford Police Interceptor Utility–Live Reveal September 1st

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:40:29 +0000

WE WANTED YOU TO BE THE FIRST TO KNOW!

The newest chapter in Ford’s next-generation law enforcement transportation history will be written on September 1st, 2010, 3:00pm EST with the unveiling of the all-new Ford Police Interceptor Utility. Completely re-designed and re-engineered, the Utility Police Interceptor offers versatility and commonality.

Sincerely,
The Ford Police Interceptor Team

Fierce Competition for Law Enforcement Marketplace

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:12:34 +0000

REPOST FROM USA TODAY
FULL ARTICLE: http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2010-03-15-policecars15_CV_N.htm

By Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY

PLYMOUTH, Mich. — For much of this decade, a familiar shape, roaring over the horizon with lights ablaze, has comforted distraught crime victims and frightened lawbreakers.

Next year, production ends for that fixture on American roads, the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, aka the Crown Vic. A four-way race — among the Detroit 3 and anIndiana start-up — is on to build the replacement of choice for what accounts for more than 70% of police cars.

PHOTOS: Automakers roll out their police llineups

The incumbent, Ford (F), was the last to unveil its entry. On Friday, Ford rolled out a police version of its full-size, front-drive Taurus that it says has the size and durability of the rear-drive Crown Vic, but better fuel economy and available all-wheel drive.

General Motors has shown a big rear-drive sedan with a big V-8 from its Australian Holden unit that it will begin selling for police use as a Chevrolet Caprice.

Chrysler already has a police version of its current Dodge Charger on the street, and it has finally been making inroads in the market. The Charger is due for an update next year.

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Police Interceptor More Details

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:57:34 +0000

Repost from USA Today
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2010/03/ford-unveils-next-generation-v-6-only-taurus-police-car/

Ford just took the wraps off its next-generation police car,showing it off as a concept to a group of invited police brass at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Okay, so it’s a Taurus. But not in Ford parlance. Now it is the "all-new, purpose-built Police Interceptor sedan" that will carry on the "durability, safety, performance and fuel economy of the industry’s leading police car – the Ford Crown Victoria."

ON DRIVE ON’S FORUM: How does this Taurus police car stack up compared to Chevy and Dodge’s crimebusters?

By Ford, Wieck

Get this: It will only come in a V-6 with a turbocharger, not a V-8. But before you think you can escape Old Smokey, consider that the big engine will put out 365 horsepower, 115 better than the old V-8 on the Crown Victoria it replaces late next year.

Why does Ford lead its release by talking about durability? Because the big concern about this car is front wheel drive. Although the rest of us have driven it for a zillion years, hidebound cops have always preferred big, rear-wheel-drive, body-on-frame sedans because they can take an around-the-clock beating.

Still, if Ford is right, this could be an awesome cop car:

Like the Crown Victoria, the new Taurus-based police car can withstand a 75 mile-per-hour rear-end collision. It will have side-curtain airbags to protect in case of rollovers. continuing Ford’s safety leadership includes engineering the Police Interceptor to pass 75-mph rear-end crash testing. Currently, the Crown Victoria Police Interceptor is the only pursuit sedan to meet this test.

The base engine will be 25% more fuel thrifty than the one it replaces and at 263 horsepower, will be more powerful than the old Crown Vic’s power plant.

"Police nationwide asked for a new kind of weapon in the battle for public safety, and Ford is answering the call with a purpose-built vehicle – engineered and built in America – that’s as dynamic as it is durable," said Mark Fields, Ford president of The Americas.

Ford is trying hard to point out the little touches that have been put in the car especially for police. They include a column-mounted shifter so it doesn’t get in the way of the computers and other equipment in the console and special seats than can accommodate officers with bulky gunbelts.

Other touches:

Blind spot detection. The system uses two radar sensors located in the rear quarter panels to detect vehicles in the surrounding lanes. If a vehicle enters the driver’s blind-spot zones, the system alerts the driver with a warning light in the side-view mirror.
Cross traffic alert. This system uses the existing radar modules to sense oncoming traffic when slowly backing out of a parking spot.
Rear view camera: Just like in the family SUV.
Ford SYNC: The Ford-exclusive, hands-free information system has the potential to be customized and remapped to work specifically with police aftermarket equipment such as lights and sirens, allowing officers to focus on the task at hand.

Ford Police Interceptor

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:19:59 +0000

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Ford Releases the New Police Interceptor

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:50:52 +0000

See www.fordpoliceinterceptor.com for more information

Ford Interceptor Reveal this Friday!

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:37:22 +0000

Want to be a Ford Police Interceptor "Insider"?

Mark Fields, President of the America’s and Scott Tobin, Vehicle Line Director will expose the unique purpose-built characteristics of the Next-Generation Police Interceptor.
To see the live reveal webcast, please join us on Friday, March 12, 8:30am (PT) /11:30am (ET)
www.fordpoliceinterceptorreveal.com
The webcast will also be available to view on demand within a few hours after the show.