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Followed by a news crew in an electric helicopter,lolNever thought about that either.
I have seen some pictures and videos of American law enforcement/emergency service vehicles that are exempt from FED regulations on emissions. No DPF/DEF. Wonder if it will be the same thing and police keep gasoline?
Could you imagine some hyper-miling police pursuits if everyone is driving electric?
SPEEDS up to 50mph!!!
LOL
Never thought about that either.
I have seen some pictures and videos of American law enforcement/emergency service vehicles that are exempt from FED regulations on emissions. No DPF/DEF. Wonder if it will be the same thing and police keep gasoline?
Could you imagine some hyper-miling police pursuits if everyone is driving electric?
SPEEDS up to 50mph!!!
LOL
That's because the bad guys are usually stealing higher end cars like Hellcats and high performance European cars,while the local cops have a lowly 5.7 powered cop car. If police departments would require a cop car with the same power as what the bads guys have,then the cop cars wouldn't seem as slow in comparision,lolI went down a rabbit-hole of YouTube police chases a few days ago and was REALLY surprised at how slow police cars are these days... compared to the "bad guys," anyway. If not for traffic it seems the good guys have no chance. Electric would seem to offer some pretty nice speed advantages but, of course, has its limitations with range, etc.
It'd be like the OJ low speed chase...edge of yer seat excitement!Never thought about that either.
I have seen some pictures and videos of American law enforcement/emergency service vehicles that are exempt from FED regulations on emissions. No DPF/DEF. Wonder if it will be the same thing and police keep gasoline?
Could you imagine some hyper-miling police pursuits if everyone is driving electric?
SPEEDS up to 50mph!!!
LOL
I went down a rabbit-hole of YouTube police chases a few days ago and was REALLY surprised at how slow police cars are these days... compared to the "bad guys," anyway. If not for traffic it seems the good guys have no chance. Electric would seem to offer some pretty nice speed advantages but, of course, has its limitations with range, etc.
5.7? More like most of them have 3.3L Ford Interceptor Utilities, and if they are lucky, the have to 3.3L Twin Turbo in them. And they're not as fast as all that. They go quicker than the regular 3.3L but the lag on the turbos is noticeable.That's because the bad guys are usually stealing higher end cars like Hellcats and high performance European cars,while the local cops have a lowly 5.7 powered cop car. If police departments would require a cop car with the same power as what the bads guys have,then the cop cars wouldn't seem as slow in comparision,lol
5.7? More like most of them have 3.3L Ford Interceptor Utilities, and if they are lucky, the have to 3.3L Twin Turbo in them. And they're not as fast as all that. They go quicker than the regular 3.3L but the lag on the turbos is noticeable.
Our local mounties are still running the AWD Chargers,there's a couple that stop by our local meets and visit,and what really surprised me,is the fact they have 5.7 AWD's with the 8 speed,which supposedly was a car they never built.Interceptors are quick in urban areas. You can't blow through red lights even in a pursuit, you have to drive with due regard which typically means slowing and clearing the intersection. AWD and gearing in those can get you down to safe speed and back up quicker than you'd think.
That said, my 5.7/6 auto/AWD Charger was the best police car I ever had. I'm in a V6 Charger now, but I seldom do anything approaching real police work anyway. I'm basically a paid police impersonator at this point in my career.
End of the year for me....going on 22 years....Interceptors are quick in urban areas. You can't blow through red lights even in a pursuit, you have to drive with due regard which typically means slowing and clearing the intersection. AWD and gearing in those can get you down to safe speed and back up quicker than you'd think.
That said, my 5.7/6 auto/AWD Charger was the best police car I ever had. I'm in a V6 Charger now, but I seldom do anything approaching real police work anyway. I'm basically a paid police impersonator at this point in my career.
End of the year for me....going on 22 years....
We had a couple of 5.7L AWD Chargers before the idiots got their hands on them and caused issues. And when I say issues....I mean dumb stuff. One kid was trying to do a brake stand ...ruined that car. After so many repairs due to stupidity, they went back to the Fords....and it wasn't the Chargers that were the issue....
Yeah, the no pursuit policies have been in effect for a while up this way....it's all about liability and not getting sued....
Our local mounties are still running the AWD Chargers,there's a couple that stop by our local meets and visit,and what really surprised me,is the fact they have 5.7 AWD's with the 8 speed,which supposedly was a car they never built.
I even had the one young guy pop the hood,as i didn't believe him when he said the car had a 5.7,but sure enough,the damn thing has a 5.7.
I'm waiting for them to start sending the cars off to the auction,as i'd like an AWD Charger with a 5.7 and 8 speed as a winter car