Best of Police Cars

by Guest Sun 13 Feb 2011 - 16:46

There is various police cars such as Ferrari sports car. It remind me of Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit.
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by Officer_Charon Sun 13 Feb 2011 - 17:32

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Good ol' 5938... this car saved my life, seriously.

by Odon Sun 13 Feb 2011 - 23:06

This one is...somewhat less than cool.

by Professor Voodoo Sun 13 Feb 2011 - 23:12

There's a good reason most of the older girls try to get out of joint missions with the carabineiri...
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Allison: But I can't be seen in that! It's not even the Abarth version!

by **ElfenMagix** Mon 14 Feb 2011 - 0:36

Odon wrote:This one is...somewhat less than cool.

What you (not you Odon but nearly everyone) dont realize that a police packaged car tends to have things in it that a normal civilian car wont. Higher horse power for the same sized engine, most of the times the largest engine that can fit in that car frame tuned to the most HP possible.
Idiots in Chargers and Mustangs racing down the highway at 175mph were almost always caught by this guy.
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From:
http://www.javelinamx.com/javhome/copcar/muskego/index.htm

by Piero Mon 14 Feb 2011 - 0:58

There's also the issue of fitting the tool to the purpose... those little Carabinieri egg cars are for urban patrol duties, not trying to chase things down on the open road. Evidently they're considered practical for the purpose they're being used for.

As for the Lamborghinis, I believe Lamboghini has donated cars to Italian police forces which I guess tend to use them for PR (a major duty is apparently transporting organs for transplant). Although I understand some German police with responsibility for policing the autobahn have some pretty high performance hardware at their disposal.

by MP5 Mon 14 Feb 2011 - 1:26

Professor Voodoo wrote:There's a good reason most of the older girls try to get out of joint missions with the carabineiri...

Allison: But I can't be seen in that! It's not even the Abarth version!

Allison: This, on the other hand... I'll gladly get into.

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The Ford Stealth Police Interceptor, unmarked version of the Next-Generation Police Interceptor Sedan slated to replace the Crown Victoria. With graphite 22-inch Forgiato wheels, bright red disc brake calipers, all-black exterior, smoked tail lamps, and an available 365-hp EcoBoost 3.5L twin-turbo V6 and all-wheel drive, it looks like a boy racer's wet dream... until the hidden red and blue lights come on.

by Alfisti Mon 14 Feb 2011 - 4:15

As for Australia, we seem to have a set of multiple personalities when it comes to our police cars:

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Highway Patrol.

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Urban Pursuit.

And for the vast majority of Australia if counted by land area rather than population:
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by **Kiskaloo** Mon 14 Feb 2011 - 13:59

Professor Voodoo wrote:There's a good reason most of the older girls try to get out of joint missions with the carabineiri...

Allison: But I can't be seen in that! It's not even the Abarth version!

It helps if your handler has an in to the Minister of Defense who can drop a line to the head of the Carabinieri motor pool:

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by Awinnell Mon 14 Feb 2011 - 16:55

Police in the UK get a few special Vehicles as well

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Lotus Evora

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Jaguar XF

Range Rover

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standard Vauhall Astra diesel used for most of the day to day work

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and last of all a Truck for stopping ,well Trucks,they got it so they are at the same height as the other trucks cab so they can see the dodgy driving and record it

by Robert Frazer Mon 14 Feb 2011 - 17:49

All impressive rozzer wagons with much to reccommend them in both style and performance, certainly. That said, though, there is one particular conveyance that will run screaming flayed-rubber donuts around them all...

by Professor Voodoo Mon 14 Feb 2011 - 22:46

Robert Frazer wrote:All impressive rozzer wagons with much to reccommend them in both style and performance, certainly. That said, though, there is one particular conveyance that will run screaming flayed-rubber donuts around them all...

Henrietta: It's 106 miles to Taormina. We've got a full tank of gas, a half a bag of cookies...it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses. Hit it.

Long Pause.....

Rico: I can't reach the pedals.

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And in other news...Marisa gets in on all this police car business.
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John: How do you intend to catch the bad guys with the car at the bottom of a pond?

Marisa: I thought we were building an artificial reef for fish.

by Alfisti Fri 19 Aug 2011 - 22:50

Professor Voodoo wrote:There's a good reason most of the older girls try to get out of joint missions with the carabineiri...

Allison: But I can't be seen in that! It's not even the Abarth version!

Apparently the Carabinieri got sick of everyone else getting the fun stuff because...

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Yes, the Italian Police are now driving British sports cars...

by **Kiskaloo** Fri 19 Aug 2011 - 23:12

Alfisti wrote:Yes, the Italian Police are now driving British sports cars...

Kara: "Oh the shame of it!"

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by Officer_Charon Fri 19 Aug 2011 - 23:29

John: I'm strangely okay with this... *salivating*

by Awinnell Sat 20 Aug 2011 - 18:45

probably because this happned to their lambo

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by MP5 Sat 20 Aug 2011 - 18:51

Awinnell wrote:probably because this happned to their lambo

I think that got replaced... besides, Polizia Stradale versus Carabinieri. different services.

by Officer_Charon Sat 20 Aug 2011 - 19:47

Hmm.... I wonder how hard would it be to get a recessed lightbar onto the windshield of a supercar... having the bar on top has got to do all kinds of nasty things to the aerodynamics

by Professor Voodoo Sat 20 Aug 2011 - 19:49

Alfisti wrote: Apparently the Carabinieri got sick of everyone else getting the fun stuff because...

But does it have room for a penguin?

by Odon Tue 18 Oct 2011 - 8:43

Photographed this one in Roanapur...I mean Pattaya yesterday. Apparently the Thai police chase speedsters in pickup trucks! The words on the windshield are HIGHWAY POLICE SPEEDER UNIT...in English. Mind you, sounded like a powerful engine under the hood, so maybe there's more here than meets the eye.

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by Professor Voodoo Tue 18 Oct 2011 - 18:37

Odon wrote: Mind you, sounded like a powerful engine under the hood, so maybe there's more here than meets the eye.

Big power requires big cooling...and judging by the size of that intercooler mounted up front I'd guess you are correct.

by imksoon Sat 5 Nov 2011 - 9:04

Professor Voodoo wrote:
Alfisti wrote: Apparently the Carabinieri got sick of everyone else getting the fun stuff because...

But does it have room for a penguin?

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by Alfisti Sat 5 Nov 2011 - 9:08

Professor Voodoo wrote:But does it have room for a penguin?

Only for short trips, like to the zoo.

by Alfisti Tue 6 Dec 2011 - 6:59

Just in time for the Christmas holidays, the Queensland Police have rolled out their new highway patrol cars...

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...built by HSV and tuned up for the force.

Perhaps not quite as impressive as the Lambos, but enough to make me think I'll be making judicious use of the cruise control on the run back to Brisbane.

Oh, and did I mention their new numberplates:

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Just in case you didn't get the message the first time around. Ok, so it's sold as a politically correct reminder to not speed, drink and drive, fail to wear a seatbelt or drive tired... but that's all in very small type where you can barely read it.

by **Kiskaloo** Tue 6 Dec 2011 - 7:58

Alfisti wrote:Oh, and did I mention their new numberplates:

Just in case you didn't get the message the first time around. Ok, so it's sold as a politically correct reminder to not speed, drink and drive, fail to wear a seatbelt or drive tired... but that's all in very small type where you can barely read it.

Have to say I like the M8 IT CAN W8 anti-texting while driving race queens at the V8 Supercars race. drinkin'

by Professor Voodoo Thu 22 Mar 2012 - 15:18

A short but reasonably interesting review of Ford's two new police models for the US market.
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Link to video.

by tremec6speed Fri 23 Mar 2012 - 1:52

ElfenMagix wrote:
Odon wrote:This one is...somewhat less than cool.
What you (not you Odon but nearly everyone) dont realize that a police packaged car tends to have things in it that a normal civilian car wont. Higher horse power for the same sized engine, most of the times the largest engine that can fit in that car frame tuned to the most HP possible.
Idiots in Chargers and Mustangs racing down the highway at 175mph were almost always caught by this guy.

From:
http://www.javelinamx.com/javhome/copcar/muskego/index.htm

Aw, being a fan of American Motors I was going to post a picture of an AMC Ambassador patrol car, but that cool Javelin beats my offering hands down! head bang

by John_234 Thu 10 Jan 2013 - 19:24

MP5 wrote:

Allison: This, on the other hand... I'll gladly get into.

The Ford Stealth Police Interceptor, unmarked version of the Next-Generation Police Interceptor Sedan slated to replace the Crown Victoria. With graphite 22-inch Forgiato wheels, bright red disc brake calipers, all-black exterior, smoked tail lamps, and an available 365-hp EcoBoost 3.5L twin-turbo V6 and all-wheel drive, it looks like a boy racer's wet dream... until the hidden red and blue lights come on.

That's a really sweet police car, but I can't help but point out making it so distinctive and menacing does kinda go against the point of what is ostensibly an undercover car. I guess it would look a bit less cool if the exterior was more like the Taurus, though (giant grille and all.)

by Professor Voodoo Fri 11 Jan 2013 - 0:58

John_234 wrote:
That's a really sweet police car, but I can't help but point out making it so distinctive and menacing does kinda go against the point of what is ostensibly an undercover car. I guess it would look a bit less cool if the exterior was more like the Taurus, though (giant grille and all.)

That's just the promotional photo from Ford. Individual police departments can choose to paint theirs any way they like.

In the late 80's Pennsylvania State Troopers had unmarked red Mustangs...
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...which led to a great game for a friend of mine whose personal Mustang had the same paint job. (McDonnell, you might want to cover Allison's ears for this) He knew he could not outrun a Corvette out on the open road, so he got a pair of cop-style mirrored sunglasses and tucked his long hair up under his cap.

Corvette drivers would slow when they saw him in the mirror, fearing an unmarked police car. He'd pull alongside, look straight at them...then whip off his cap to show he wasn't a cop, and drop the hammer. He had 4.11 gears in the rear-end, which ruined his top speed but gave him awesome acceleration, which the Corvettes could not touch. He'd leave them in the dust every time.

Okay, you can uncover Allison's ears now.

by Alfisti Fri 11 Jan 2013 - 1:10

Professor Voodoo wrote:In the late 80's Pennsylvania State Troopers had unmarked red Mustangs...

Reminds me a little of a story told (with annoyance) by my father of back when the had the 128 Sport and was challenged by a purple Mini Cooper S with a surfboard on the roof. The bloke raced around Mt Cootha, then put the light on the roof and booked him.

by John_234 Fri 11 Jan 2013 - 2:03

Professor Voodoo wrote:
John_234 wrote:
That's a really sweet police car, but I can't help but point out making it so distinctive and menacing does kinda go against the point of what is ostensibly an undercover car. I guess it would look a bit less cool if the exterior was more like the Taurus, though (giant grille and all.)
That's just the promotional photo from Ford. Individual police departments can choose to paint theirs any way they like.

In the late 80's Pennsylvania State Troopers had unmarked red Mustangs...

...which led to a great game for a friend of mine whose personal Mustang had the same paint job. (McDonnell, you might want to cover Allison's ears for this) He knew he could not outrun a Corvette out on the open road, so he got a pair of cop-style mirrored sunglasses and tucked his long hair up under his cap.

Corvette drivers would slow when they saw him in the mirror, fearing an unmarked police car. He'd pull alongside, look straight at them...then whip off his cap to show he wasn't a cop, and drop the hammer. He had 4.11 gears in the rear-end, which ruined his top speed but gave him awesome acceleration, which the Corvettes could not touch. He'd leave them in the dust every time.

Okay, you can uncover Allison's ears now.

More than paint though, they actually went out and did some mild changes to the bodywork, like changing that giant, distinctive grille.

Though, funny you'd mention that car...

by Alfisti Mon 14 Jan 2013 - 7:35

Speaking of Police cars... I see the New South Wales police have got themselves some new metal:

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A specially tuned, Ford Performance Vehicles GT Rspec... the little "400" on the side is for 400kw, or about 536bhp in old money.

by taerKitty Mon 14 Jan 2013 - 12:04

The Chinese seem to be getting into it as well with this beauty.

Now, to be fair, that's just a showroom jobber. It'd be another thing to see it on the road.

Like this.

Or this. But all is not lost. Your fratello could instead be facing this:

Or this:

by MP5 Tue 15 Jan 2013 - 0:39

I should point out that the black-and-white police car is a Japanese Police Honda NSX, not a Chinese one.

Alfisti wrote:Speaking of Police cars... I see the New South Wales police have got themselves some new metal:

A specially tuned, Ford Performance Vehicles GT Rspec... the little "400" on the side is for 400kw, or about 536bhp in old money.

So the number on the side no longer represents engine displacement in cubic inches like the Boss Mustangs?

by Officer_Charon Tue 15 Jan 2013 - 1:14

After having sat in one, I can stipulate that whatever their performance values (which ain't horrible, but is inferior to the new Monaro... I mean Caprice), the new Ford Interceptors suck wombats. Too small, too cramped inside. The engine is a technician's nightmare (and our mechanics don't NEED any more excuses to put off work)

by MP5 Tue 15 Jan 2013 - 1:22

Makes you wonder why Ford won't share their Aussie vehicles with the US. Considering that fuel is going to actually go down in price this year, I can imagine that there would be a fair bit of demand for cars like what FPV and HSV make.

by taerKitty Tue 15 Jan 2013 - 3:01

Thanks for the update. I figured "complex Kanji == Chinese". The lack of Hirigana threw me.

by Alfisti Tue 15 Jan 2013 - 6:12

Officer_Charon wrote:After having sat in one, I can stipulate that whatever their performance values (which ain't horrible, but is inferior to the new Monaro... I mean Caprice), the new Ford Interceptors suck wombats. Too small, too cramped inside. The engine is a technician's nightmare (and our mechanics don't NEED any more excuses to put off work)

MP5 wrote:Makes you wonder why Ford won't share their Aussie vehicles with the US.

Yeah, to the best of my knowledge the Falcon is only sold in Australia, which is a pity as it would give Ford something to go head to head with the Commodore derivatives with.

Unfortunately, the impression I get is that Ford USA's policy until very recently has been quite compartmentalised; US vehicles had to be designed and manufactured in the US... hence why (and correct me if I'm wrong here) the Euro Focus etc never made it Stateside until recently. Sadly that means the Falcon is currently on its last legs. It hasn't had the development dollars poured into it its Holden competitor has enjoyed, so unless Ford is willing to make a similar investment it's future is looking pretty bleak.

by **Kiskaloo** Tue 15 Jan 2013 - 11:41

Alfisti wrote:Unfortunately, the impression I get is that Ford USA's policy until very recently has been quite compartmentalised; US vehicles had to be designed and manufactured in the US... hence why (and correct me if I'm wrong here) the Euro Focus etc never made it Stateside until recently.

I was under the impression it was that the Ford of Europe vehicles were significantly more expensive so their MSRP would have been inordinately high in comparison to competitor's models.

When Alan Mulally was lured from Boeing to become CEO, he worked to make the European models cost-effective to import.

by Thescarredman Tue 15 Jan 2013 - 21:51

Sighs...

about thirty years ago, Jeep made a vehicle solely for Australian export called the CJ10 (not to be confused with the J10, the fullsize pickup). It had a body made by AM General mounted on a pickup frame. Brutal, marvelous vehicle. I got to drive it, but only on Jeep property - it couldn't be licensed in the US.

by Alfisti Tue 15 Jan 2013 - 22:37

Kiskaloo wrote:
Alfisti wrote:Unfortunately, the impression I get is that Ford USA's policy until very recently has been quite compartmentalised; US vehicles had to be designed and manufactured in the US... hence why (and correct me if I'm wrong here) the Euro Focus etc never made it Stateside until recently.

I was under the impression it was that the Ford of Europe vehicles were significantly more expensive so their MSRP would have been inordinately high in comparison to competitor's models.

When Alan Mulally was lured from Boeing to become CEO, he worked to make the European models cost-effective to import.

I'll admit I'm struggling with how developing a new model for a single market, with all the costs that entails and manufacturing it with western labour costs can be more cost effective than importing an existing model manufactured for export markets in places like Thailand... That said, I've not read enough into the situation to form a properly grounded opinion so I'll have to take your word for it.

However that still doesn't explain why not utilise a global rear-wheel drive platform for those cars which require it... either based on the Falcon or on some US side development and, unlike say the Mustang the Falcon at least has such modern conveniences as, you know... independent rear suspension.

I dunno. Maybe I'm just jaded, but part of me can't help but think, whatever the official reasoning, there was a certain amount of good old fashioned "not made here" syndrome going around for awhile there in the Ford management.

by **Kiskaloo** Wed 16 Jan 2013 - 13:43

Alfisti wrote:I'll admit I'm struggling with how developing a new model for a single market, with all the costs that entails and manufacturing it with western labour costs can be more cost effective than importing an existing model manufactured for export markets in places like Thailand...

It depends on how large the market is. Honda makes different models of the Accord and Civic for the US then they do in Europe (the US Accord is larger), though Honda did later import the European model as the Acura TSX.

Alfisti wrote:However that still doesn't explain why not utilise a global rear-wheel drive platform for those cars which require it... either based on the Falcon or on some US side development and, unlike say the Mustang the Falcon at least has such modern conveniences as, you know... independent rear suspension.

Part of it is cost. Ford has noted that adding IDS to the Mustang would have added $5000 to the MSRP. That being said, the 2015 Mustang will have independent rear suspension across the line.

Alfisti wrote:Maybe I'm just jaded, but part of me can't help but think, whatever the official reasoning, there was a certain amount of good old fashioned "not made here" syndrome going around for awhile there in the Ford management.

Many older lines (like the Fox platform that has underpinned the Mustang since 1978 or the Panther than underpinned the Town Car / Crown Victoria / Grand Marquis) are fully depreciated and that helps reduce production costs and allow these models to remain profitably in production at lower sales volumes.

by Alfisti Wed 16 Jan 2013 - 17:09

Kiskaloo wrote:
Alfisti wrote:I'll admit I'm struggling with how developing a new model for a single market, with all the costs that entails and manufacturing it with western labour costs can be more cost effective than importing an existing model manufactured for export markets in places like Thailand...

It depends on how large the market is. Honda makes different models of the Accord and Civic for the US then they do in Europe (the US Accord is larger), though Honda did later import the European model as the Acura TSX.

Heh... well I guess America is a massive, consumerist society Razz

If they're the two cars I'm thinking of then we get both Accords over here as well, marketed as the Accord and the Accord Euro respecively... though the former is generally considered as having a target demographic which requires a blue rinse for entry and the latter usually has its name predecessed by the words "accountant spec" Razz

It's more expensive, but generally considered the better buy.

I will admit I had forgotten (or underestimated, or a bit of both) just how bottom-dollar driven the US market could be.

by taerKitty Thu 11 Apr 2013 - 10:51

Dubai... don't go there if you're planning to out-muscle the cops...

This is why.

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by Il Direttore Thu 11 Apr 2013 - 23:37

Considering the congestion in China, I would like to point out that the Chinese Police Supercar (Porche 911, y/n?) is most likely simply there to demonstrate that China is "powerful".

I don't see HOW it does that, exactly, but then again, China's consumerism is worse than the US's.

by Alfisti Wed 4 Sep 2013 - 6:54

by topgearbrzgt86 Wed 4 Sep 2013 - 8:11

Jim: The Fezza is good, but I think I'll stick with the Volvo P1800S. Razz

Dunno why, but, the world works in strange ways.

by Awinnell Wed 4 Sep 2013 - 9:29

apparently UK police forces can now order a factory built Volvo V70 police car

The Volvo V70 police car was designed and developed in conjunction with the NAPFM, National Police Improvement Agency, Police Federation and users. Volvo will build the fully equipped V70 estate on the standard production line in Torslanda, Sweden, offering a turn key solution to the British Police Force.

Volvo believes this is the first time a fully equipped frontline UK police car has been available to factory order and is confident of immediate interest from authorities who have been used to a car spending several months having special kit fitted before being able to put it into service. Customers can expect delivery of their Volvo V70 Turn Key police car within 12-14 weeks from their initial order.

All elements of the new Volvo V70 Turn Key police car are factory built for UK forces from the battenburg livery and lightbar to all radio prep/wiring and a master control panel. The factory fitted options list reads slightly differently to usual and includes the VASCAR speed detection system, a police surveillance video camera and a two dog cage.

This is added to Volvo’s already unique tried and tested police chassis, which includes self levelling suspension and special 17.5 inch brakes and reinforced alloy wheels which further improve stopping distances and brake disc cooling.

With Duty of Care being at the top of the wish list for all police authorities, having a car that is fully designed, built and supported in the aftermarket by the manufacturer is another huge plus point for the Volvo V70 Turn Key.

Volvo first announced its intentions to design and build the ultimate Turn Key police car at last year’s NAPFM conference. Now, 12 months on, after taking into consideration the wish lists of all UK police authorities, Volvo has delivered the complete car with a range of petrol, diesel and FlexiFuel engines.

“Volvo has worked with its partners to deliver what police forces want from a typical patrol car and we are confident it will be a big hit. Being able to factory order a car and know it will be ready for immediate action when it arrives is a significant benefit and it also addresses the Duty of Care commitments of police authorities. We believe this car takes the UK police market to a new level,” said Sarah Tottle, Volvo UK’s special vehicles manager.

by Officer_Charon Wed 4 Sep 2013 - 11:48

Not bad, not bad... plenty roomy, all right...I just wonder about how well an estate would handle in rapid maneuvers in suburban areas...

by Awinnell Wed 4 Sep 2013 - 12:06

Officer_Charon wrote:Not bad, not bad... plenty roomy, all right...I just wonder about how well an estate would handle in rapid maneuvers in suburban areas...

It's shorter and lighter than the old Crown Victoria so probably fairly well, and lets face it if you can drive on UK roads you can get it around most US roads with ease !
edit: found the third gen specs for the Volvo

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A typical UK street

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