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GM is claiming bragging rights in a recent police test between the 2012 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle versus the 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor





By Anita Lienert, Correspondent | Published Sep 22, 2011

Just the Facts:

• The 2012 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle outperformed the 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor in recent Michigan State Police testing, said General Motors in a statement on Wednesday.
• Ford said that its 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptors did well in Michigan State Police testing.
• GM said the Caprice PPV posted a best-in-class top speed of 154 mph compared to 148 mph for the Ford Taurus Police Interceptor.

GRATTAN, Michigan — The 2012 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle outperformed the 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor in recent Michigan State Police testing, said General Motors in a statement on Wednesday.

Ford said that its 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptors did well in Michigan State Police testing, but avoided citing specific performance statistics.

GM said the Caprice PPV 6.0-liter V8 was the best-in-class in the 60-zero mph braking test for the second straight year with a 125.8-foot stopping distance.

"That was four feet less than the Ford Taurus Police Interceptor AWD turbo," said a GM statement.

Caprice also posted a best-in-class top speed for the second consecutive year, increasing 6 mph to 154 mph versus 148 mph for the Ford Taurus Police Interceptor, said GM.

"The Caprice LFX 3.6-liter V6 outperformed the naturally aspirated Dodge Charger V6 and Ford Taurus Police Interceptor sedan V6 in 60-zero braking, top speed and acceleration," said GM.

The 2012 Chevrolet Impala PPV posted a best-in-class top speed among all V6 entrants at 150 mph, said GM.

The 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV has a segment-leading top speed of 139 mph, said GM.

Inside Line says: Should be interesting to watch which vehicle the cops prefer.

Wolfsblut

In the last evaluation of Police Vehicles from the LAPD, in the section gas mileage, the Caprice got also first place; 18.9mpg. Better than the Impala (17.5) and everything else (~16 for V8 Chargers/Tahoe, ~13 for CVPI/E85 vehicles). They did NOT test the V6 Charger or the new Ford in this regard (no reason stated).
I like the car very much, let's hope they do a civilian version soon!

99MUSTANG5.3L

I also wanna know when I can buy one and how much.

96IMPPUSHA

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when the police crash them ill be waiting the drivetrain

LS1LT1

iTrader: (16)

Wow, that's very impressive.

Wnts2Go10O

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you could/can get one at Criswell Chevy in my neck of the woods. they have the only ~20 being sold to the public

Jon5212

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Very nice... but not surprising. The Caprice has the LS3 correct? Its got nearly 100 horsepower over the twin turbo Taurus... I hope it'd be faster.

LS1LT1

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Well it's part LS3 at least...it's a 6.0L bottom end with the L76 top end (L92/LS3 heads and L76 intake), just like the G8 GT's had.

Jon5212

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^^^ Ewww WTF are they doing? I mean the L76 is a decent motor but I thought they were putting the actual LS3 into the new caprice.

Nick V.

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....so it seems a stock SS is still faster than the police....sweet.

LS1LT1

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Nah, I don't think there was ever any intention of doing that. Even among the G8s the only version to get the LS3 was the higher line GXP.
Police cruisers are typically set up to be as basic/cost effective as possible while still getting the job (relative comfort, durability and performance) done.

Jon5212

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^^ Well the G8's even with the L76 are still very healthy after doing a VVT delete and a cam/exhaust/intake package.

LS1LT1

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Agreed.

BODUKE

I cant wait to go to an auction and pick one of these babys up.

SparkyJJO

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For a couple weeks there was a white one rolling around here as a sample test unit or something like that. I know where a cop lives now since he had it with him in his driveway during that time, just around the corner from the office

From hearing the chatter from the cops while I was servicing their computers it sounds like the majority of them liked the car.

BODUKE

That 2012 impala looks good with the 3.6 and its 150 top speed.

AronZ28

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That's straight up flying for a 6000lb barn on wheels.

And I thought GM was doing away with the police package Impala with the arrival of the Holden Caprice.

david068513

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How much are they?

Wnts2Go10O

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i think they were in the 30-35k range

assasinator

there is no need for the LS3. a 6.0 with l92/ls3/l76 heads is just as good. its a cam swap away from big power. ala G8 GT. awesome motor. makes just a few hp less than a LS3 cam swapped. AND IMO less likely to pop a motor than the LS3 block/setup.


NOW THIS has my interest. plain looking whoop ***.