How Fast Are Cop Cars? 0-60? Top Speed?

[PorscheCayenne]

How Fast Are Cop Cars? 0-60? Top Speed?

like the crown vics? what other models? chargers and impalas?

edit: do Crown Vics accelerate as fast as Michael Vick? How about as fast as Michael Vick getting chased by a man trying to piitb in jail?

[TribalJMD]

do they have the impala ss? I've seen one go flying by one day chasing down some ricer. (also those chargers are pretty badass)

[Lawdog1379]

Depends on the Department.

[NYY]

I wouldn't think the crown vics accelrate that fast but they have a higher top speed and have other stuff to keep the engine cooler for a longer period of time I believe.

[Dac_10]

our Police use Volvo T5's, which are around the 7 second mark i believe. they also use Skoda VRS's and Impreza's.

[MidwestMonster]

Every cop around my town is armed with a 2006 S/C Charger.

[PorscheCayenne]

i live in a pretty rich area, but they still all use crown vics

[WIPump]

lets seee... 0-60 in a fully loaded crownvic with gear, cages, equipment push bumper...... hmm constantly beat on every single day, 9 seconds id say...

top speed however can push near 120
(yes cop)

[PorscheCayenne]

lets seee... 0-60 in a fully loaded crownvic with gear, cages, equipment push bumper...... hmm constantly beat on every single day, 9 seconds id say...

(yes cop)

0-60? good.

[Agent Lazy 78]

i live in a pretty rich area, but they still all use crown vics

Crown Vics here too.


It takes major $$$ to re-outfit a department with new vehicles...just the lightbars on the top alone are about $1500 or more.

I heard that Raleigh is soon going to buy new Chargers.

[bradzilla]

as they say, you might be able to out run the cop car but you cant out run the radio.

or chopter for the matter.

[WIPump]

0-60? good.

nah not really... but pursuit policies vary, for instance... using proper judgement is important, Id say about 95% of pursuits get terminated before it gets too bad.

If you have someones plate number, thats really all you need unless the vehicle is stolen... No point in risking your life for someone running a stopsign and desides to run (even though theres usually a different reason). We will catch them.

[ishy4life]

Crown Vics

Contrary to public perception, there are few outstanding differences between the Police Interceptor and standard civilian Crown Victorias. By and large, the Police Interceptor uses the same Ford 4.6L 2V SOHC V8 Ford Modular engine and 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission as the civilian models. The Police Interceptor is equipped with an external oil-to-coolant heat exchanger to help reduce engine oil temperatures to help the vehicles idle for extended lengths of time without overheating. The engine oil coolers are notorious for seeping oil from the o-ring seals after extensive use.

The Police Interceptor also comes with a unique 140 MPH speedometer. The 2006-present Police Interceptors equipped with a 3.55:1 rear axle ratio from the factory are electronically limited to 120 MPH due to the lower driveline critical vehicle speed with the 3.55:1 rear axle ratio, while the Police Interceptors equipped with a 3.27:1 rear axle ratio have generally been limited to approximately 130 MPH. Ford used an aluminum metal matrix composite driveshaft for the 1999-early 2001 Police Interceptors as a measure to allow safe operation at over 130 MPH, but it was more expensive than the regular aluminum driveshafts. Ford eventually re-introduced the 3.55:1 rear axle ratio in the 2006 model year Police Interceptors, and set the speed limiter at 120 MPH to reduce the risk of driveline failure.

Another difference is Ford's "severe duty" shock absorbers that offer a stiffer ride than the civilian Crown Victoria. They also have black steel wheels with stainless steel or chromed plastic hubcaps.

Police Interceptors will have the characters "P71" as the model code in the VIN, instead of P70 (Stretched wheelbase), P72 (Commercial Heavy Duty / Taxi), P73 (Base), P74 (LX), or P75 (1992 Touring Sedan).

Features that are unique to the Police Interceptor engine calibration are a slightly higher idle speed (approximately 40 RPM higher) and minor changes in the emissions settings. Police Interceptors also have a reinforced frame and body mounts, an aluminum driveshaft (aluminum metal matrix composite for the 1999-early 2001 model years) and an optional limited slip rear differential. The front seats have a steel "stab plate" built into the back so that a suspect being transported in the back seat cannot stab the officers in the front seat with a knife or other sharp object. All Police Interceptors also come with T-409 stainless steel dual exhaust systems (without resonators); standard Crown Victorias come with a T-409 stainless steel single exhaust system while the Handling and Performance Package and LX Sport equipped Crown Victorias have the same T-409 stainless steel dual exhaust system as the Police Interceptor (with the resonators). The resonators further reduce noise, vibration, and harshness without adding any restriction to the exhaust system. Police Interceptors have higher rate coil springs, approximately 0.8 inches of additional ground clearance, and have thinner rear anti-roll bars than the LX Sport or Handling and Performance Package Crown Victorias; the base Crown Victoria does not have a rear anti-roll bar. Also, most Police Interceptors have a break in the front "bench seat" despite having the shifter on the steering column. This gap between seats is generally filled by a console holding radios, controls for emergency equipment, and often a laptop computer used as a mobile data terminal (MDT).

On 2004 and newer models, P71's have a 200 amp (A) alternator and a 78 ampere-hour (Ah) battery.

Ford also offers trunk packages for equipment storage (see below), and as of 2005, has added a fire suppression system to the Police Interceptor.

The bulk of police car modifications, such as installation of emergency lights, sirens, passenger seat dividers and plastic rear bench seats are offered as aftermarket modifications by third parties.

[WIPump]

we are getting chargers soon... I have never driven one, but I cant wait... hemi baby!!

[TheDude824]

In my town the cops have some pretty decent cars.... Camaros, chargers, tahoes, crown vics and 1 vette. The town next to me there is a viper cop from what I hear. Thats scary.

[GiftedLiftin39]

dont the cops switch out crown vics engines with corvettes or soemthing?

[me.]

most cop cars probly top at 160

[SpoofRocket]

crown vics are 0-60 in 8.6 seconds
1/4 mile in high 14's
top speed of 146mph.

[TCo4482]

Every cop around my town is armed with a 2006 S/C Charger.

What do you mean "S/C"?

[Chipman]

It's not the cars speed that counts it's how the cop uses the radio. If he is good you won't outrun the radio.

[WIPump]

dont the cops switch out crown vics engines with corvettes or soemthing?

they did in the old caprice... not anymore

[jab210]

as they say, you might be able to out run the cop car but you cant out run the radio.

or chopter for the matter.

Well, by the time a chopper gets there...you can be quite far away. And for that matter, over speeds of about 140 you can break away from them. But the radio...thats an entirely different problem

[jab210]

What do you mean "S/C"?

Supercharged.

[TCo4482]

Supercharged.

I was hoping that isn't what he meant. I would be willing to bet my left nut that the Charger's are not Supercharged for the police force.

[WIPump]

I was hoping that isn't what he meant. I would be willing to bet my left nut that the Charger's are not Supercharged for the police force.

They are not supercharged... waste of money, and reduces the lifespan of the car greaatly

[Illadelphia]

What do you mean "S/C"?

Supercharged.

My Evo does 11.2 in the 1/4. My bro who is a cop has the new mustang, and when we race(it always looks like i'm running from the law), i get him by a good 3 lengths.(hypothetically, seeing as we don't actually go to the track, we just hop on the turnpike)

those new mustangs are nice, yes i'm mad about my tax dollars paying for them, but....

[WIPump]

Supercharged.

My Evo does 11.2 in the 1/4. My bro who is a cop has the new mustang, and when we race(it always looks like i'm running from the law), i get him by a good 3 lengths.(hypothetically, seeing as we don't actually go to the track, we just hop on the turnpike)

those new mustangs are nice, yes i'm mad about my tax dollars paying for them, but....

I thought u hated cops... does that mean you hate your brother too?

[TCo4482]

Supercharged.

My Evo does 11.2 in the 1/4. My bro who is a cop has the new mustang, and when we race(it always looks like i'm running from the law), i get him by a good 3 lengths.(hypothetically, seeing as we don't actually go to the track, we just hop on the turnpike)

those new mustangs are nice, yes i'm mad about my tax dollars paying for them, but....

The one guy posted that his city has Supercharged Chargers. I call BS.

[Thomas.of.Hunter]

I was hoping that isn't what he meant. I would be willing to bet my left nut that the Charger's are not Supercharged for the police force.

no way...that would be at least 10k in aftermarket parts to make it run reliably

Supercharged.

My Evo does 11.2 in the 1/4. My bro who is a cop has the new mustang, and when we race(it always looks like i'm running from the law), i get him by a good 3 lengths.(hypothetically, seeing as we don't actually go to the track, we just hop on the turnpike)

those new mustangs are nice, yes i'm mad about my tax dollars paying for them, but....

3 buslengths right?....new gts run high 13's at best...and the cop cars are a little heavier...you've got him by at least 2.5 seconds...unless you're full of ****

[WIPump]

The one guy posted that his city has Supercharged Chargers. I call BS.

correct.. they are NOT supercharged