LSX Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle Earns More Bragging Rights
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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
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By Anita Lienert, Correspondent | Published Sep 22, 2011
Just the Facts:
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.
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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.
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.
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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!
I like the car very much, let's hope they do a civilian version soon!
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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.
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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 ![Grin](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_grin.gif)
From hearing the chatter from the cops while I was servicing their computers it sounds like the majority of them liked the car.
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From hearing the chatter from the cops while I was servicing their computers it sounds like the majority of them liked the car.
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NOW THIS has my interest. plain looking whoop ***.