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41st ANNUAL
LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE TEST
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EVALUATION PROGRAM
VEHICLE MODEL YEAR 2016
Jim McDonnell, SHERIFF
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PREFACE 3
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 4
TEST VEHICLE DESCRIPTION 6
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS 8
VEHIICLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION (32 LAP HIGH SPEED COURSE) 24
PURSUIT COURSE EVALUATION 55
BRAKE EVALUATION 71
ACCELERATION EVALUATION 73
HEAT EVALUATION 77
COMMUNICATION EVALUATION 82
ERGONOMIC EVALUATION 98
FUEL EFFICIENCY EVALUATION 160
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PREFACE
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department first implemented its police vehicle testing program in 1974. Since that time, our department has become nationally recognized as a major source of information relative to police vehicles and their use. It is our goal to provide law enforcement agencies with the information they re-quire to successfully evaluate those vehicles currently being offered for police service. The Los Angeles Coun-ty Sheriff’s Department is proud to publish this information, via the internet, to all law enforcement agencies.
Since the inception of our vehicle testing program in 1974, we have continually refined our efforts in this area in order to provide the law enforcement community with the most current information available. During the 1997 model year testing, the Sheriff’s department expanded its existing criteria to include an urban or “city street” pursuit course. This course consists of multiple city block distances punctuated by the various types of turns normally found in most inner city environments. The “city street” course is designed to simulate the con-ditions encountered by most officers working in typical urban communities. The test is only conducted on ve-hicles offered with a factory “Police Package”. Since many law enforcement agencies buy “non-pursuit” vehi-cles, we also test vehicles offered in a “Special Service” configuration when offered by the manufacturers. These vehicles are tested in a similar fashion as “Police Package” vehicles however we do not subject them to the city street pursuit course.
The booklet is not intended as a recommendation for any specific vehicle contained within. The Sheriff’s De-partment conducts the vehicle testing program in order to accomplish two primary goals. To provide law en-forcement agencies with the data necessary to assist those in the vehicle selection process, and to provide the various vehicle manufacturers with the input necessary to better meet the needs of law enforcement. We recog-nize the fact that individual agency needs can be influenced by cost, operational considerations and other fac-tors.
Our testing process is designed to address the law enforcement officer’s operational requirements in terms of vehicle performance, vehicle safety, and comfort.
Each test is designed and executed to simulate actual field conditions as closely as possible. The vehicles being tested are driven on city streets and interstates, as well as the performance track, by law enforcement person-nel.
The maneuvers duplicated during the electronic test procedures are those encountered in actual patrol and emergency operations which the law enforcement officer may encounter in the field.
Interpretation of test results is the responsibility of each agency. The importance with which each individual phase is weighted is a subjective decision which should be made by each agency based upon that agency’s needs.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Fleet Management Bureau would like to thank all those who contributed their time and efforts in making this year’s test a success.
Vehicle Test Track Drivers
Deputy Robert Robinson - LASD Officer Alex Penrith-LAPD
Deputy Ramiro Juarez - LASD Officer Gary Correa -LAPD
Vehicle Manufactures
Ford Motor Company Chevrolet FCA Dodge
Support Personnel
Max Thomson (Test Director) AERO Bureau Hiroshi Aramaki (Test Manager) LASD Food Services Rochelle Kidd (Vendor Coordinator) LASD Print Shop Stephen Adebanjo (CFMB) LASD Sign Shop Juan Amaya (FSB) LASD Video Production Unit Yolanda Gomez (CFMB) LASD Web Development Unit Guadalupe La Voie (CFMB) Vincent Santiago (Penske)
Kalila Lujan (CFMB) Bruce Wheeler (Penske)
Lorena Sigala (CFMB) Robert Yip (Penske)
Gina Spencer (CFMB)
Dep. Jeff Tesdahl (EOB)
Vehicle Evaluation Team
Ergonomic Drivers Communication Noise
Glenn Greathouse Richard Santivong, ECT Supervisor Michael Kaufman Joe Nassar, ECT Kevin Kelly
Richard Miller
Liliana Puga
Regina SooHoo
Misty Trejo
Chad Wagner
Vehicle Test Sponsor
FEDERAL SIGNAL
McPEEK DODGE OF ANAHEIM
SETINA MANUFACTURING
WHELEN MANUFACTURED
We would like to give a special thanks to the Auto Club Speedway staff for helping to make this event
possible.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS (Continued)
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Fleet Management Bureau would like to thank the following companies for their participation and continued support of the LASD Vehicle Test vendor expo.
Air-Wave Communications Huntington Beach Honda
BMW Motorrad USA Lehr Auto Electric
Chevrolet Link Engineering
Cop Car Graphics Pro-Gard Products, LLC
Crossco/Code 3 Products Raceway Ford
DuraTech USA, Inc. Raybestos
Factory Motor Parts Setina Manfacturing Company Inc.
Federal Signal T-3 Motion
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Tactical Command
Ford Motor Company Troy Products
Getac West Coast Lights & Sirens
Havis Inc. Westin Public
Harley Davidson Motor Company Whelen
Hint Mounts Victory Police Motorcycles
10-8 Retrofit Inc.
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2016 MODEL YEAR VEHICLE TEST
On October 14th–17th, 2014, vehicle testing was performed at the AutoClub Speedway in Fontana, California. Chrysler, General Mo-tors, and Ford all submitted vehicles in the “Police Package” category. Police Package vehicles have been identified by the manufactur-ers as pursuit vehicles. All of the vehicles submitted completed the test satisfactorily, without incident.
The vehicles submitted for evaluation were all 2016 models and are identified below.
HIGH SPEED POLICE PACKAGE VEHICLE CATEGORY:
2016 Ford PI Sedan FWD 3.5L: Full size four door sedan, front wheel drive, 3.5liter V-6 engine, 6 speed automatic transmission with overdrive and a 3.16 axle ratio.
2016 Ford PI Sedan AWD 3.7L: Full size four door sedan, all-wheel drive, 3.7 liter V-6 engine, 6 speed automatic transmission with overdrive and 3.39 axle ratio.
2016 Ford PI AWD EcoBoost Sedan: Full size four door sedan, all-wheel drive, 3.5 liter EcoBoost V-6 engine, 6 speed automatic transmission with overdrive and a 3.16 axle ratio.
2016 Ford PI Utility AWD 3.7L: Full size four door sport utility, all-wheel drive, 3.7 liter V-6 engine, 6 speed automatic transmission with overdrive and a 3.65 axle ratio.
2016 Ford PI Utility AWD EcoBoost: Full size four door sport utility, all-wheel drive, 3.5 liter EcoBoost Twin
Turbocharged V-6 engine, 6 speed automatic transmission with overdrive and a 3.16 axle ratio. 2016 Ford PI Sedan FWD 2.0L: Full Size four door sedan; front wheel drive, 2.0liter, turbocharged engine,
direct injection, 6 speed electronic automatic transmission with overdirve and a 3.07:1 axle ratio.
2016 Chevrolet Impala 9C1: Full size four door sedan, front wheel drive, 3.6 liter V-6 engine, 6 speed automatic transmission with overdrive, and a 2.44:1 axle ratio.
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV 2wd: Full size four door sport utility, 2 wheel drive (rear), 5.3 liter V-8 engine, 6 speed automatic transmission with overdrive and a 3.08:1 axle ratio.
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV 4wd: Full size four door sport utility, 4 wheel drive, 5.3 liter V-8 engine, 6 speed automatic transmission with overdrive and a 3.08:1 axle ratio.
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HIGH SPEED POLICE PACKAGE VEHICLE CATEGORY: (CONTINUED)
2016 Chevrolet Caprice V6 9C1: Full size four door sedan, rear wheel drive, 3.6 liter V-6 engine, 6 speed automatic transmission with overdrive and a 2.92:1 axle ratio.
2016 Chevrolet Caprice V-8 9C1: Full size four door sedan, rear wheel drive, 6.0 liter V-8 engine, 6 speed automatic transmission with overdrive and a 2.92:1 axle ratio.
2016 Dodge Charger V-6 2.62: Full size four door sedan, rear wheel drive, 3.6 liter V-6 engine, 5 speed automatic transmission with overdrive and a 2.62:1 axle ratio.
2016 Dodge Charger V-6 3.08: Full size four door sedan, rear wheel drive, 3.6 liter V-6 engine, 5 speed automatic transmission with overdrive and a 3.08:1 axle ratio.
2016 Dodge Charger V-8 RWD: Full size four door sedan, rear wheel drive, 5.7 liter V-8 Hemi engine, 5 speed automatic transmission with overdrive and a 2.62:1 axle ratio.
2016 Dodge Charger V-8 AWD: Full size four door sedan, all-wheel drive, 5.7 liter V-8 Hemi engine, 5 speed automatic transmissions with overdrive and a 3.08 axle ratio.
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VEHICLE
SPECIFICATIONS
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MAKE: FORD MODEL: PI SEDAN AWD 3.7L SALES CODE: P2M, 99K
Vehicle Type: Front Engine, all-wheel drive, 5 passenger, 4 door sedan, Police
Package vehicle
INTERIOR
SEATS Front: Heavy duty cloth bucket; 6-way adjustable; 4-way adjustable headrest. Rear: Vinyl bench standard; cloth optional. MEASUREMENTS Front Rear Headroom: 39.0 in 36.7 in Legroom: 41.9 in 39.9 in Shoulder: 57.9 in 56.9 in Hip room: 56.3 in 55.9 in Interior Volume: Front: 54.8 cu-ft Rear: 48.1 cu-ft Comb: 103.0 cu-ft Trunk: 16.6 cu-ft (w/ full size spare)
DIMENSIONS
Fuel Capacity: 19.0 Gallons
GVWR: 5700 lbs
Wheelbase: 112.9 in
Ground Clearance: 6.0 in
Overall Length: 202.9 in
Overall Height: 61.3 in
CHASSIS
STEERING Type: Electr ic Power Rack and Pinion Curb-to-curb: 38.4 ft SUSPENSION Front: Independent MacPherson coil over strut. Rear: Multi-link independent suspension. WHEEL + TIRES Wheel size/type: 18 x 8, steel, 5 spoke. Tire make: Goodyear Tire model: Eagle RS-A Tire size: 245/55R18, 103V Speed rating: V-rated BRAKES Type: Power– dual piston calipers front, single piston calipers rear, 4 circuit and ABS Front Disc: 13.9 in, vented disc Rear Disc: 13.6 in, vented disc
ENGINE
Naturally aspirated V-6
Fuel delivery system: Multi-port fuel injection Cubic Inches: 226 cu-in Displacement: 3.7 liters Compression Ratio: 10.5:1 Horse Power: 305 bhp@6500 rpm Torque (SAE net): 279ft-lb @ 4000rpm Alternator: 220 amp Battery: 750 CCA
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: Model 6F50; 6-speed electronic automatic with lockup torque converter.
Axle Ratio: 3.39:1 with wheel dr ive
ACCELERATION
0-30mph– 3.12 sec 0-60mph– 7.92 sec 0-100-mph– 20.00 sec 30-60mph– 4.92 sec 60-100mph– 11.51 sec 1/4 mile– 15.93 sec @ 90.8 mph
TEST RESULTS
BRAKING 145.9ft. @ 60mph
32 LAP HIGH SPEED Average Lap Time– 1:24:01
Average Speed– 62.4 mph
PURSUIT Average Lap Time- 4:26.00
Average Speed - 35.2 mph
EPA TESTED
CITY HWY CITY HWY
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MAKE: CHEVROLET MODEL: CAPRICE V6 (9C1) SALES CODE: 1EW19
Vehicle Type: Front engine, rear wheel dr ive, five passenger , four door
sedan, police package vehicle.
INTERIOR
SEATS
Front: Cloth bucket with high den-
sity foam, 8D/4P way power, manual
lumbar.
Rear: Cloth bench
MEASUREMENTS
Front Rear
Headroom: 38.7 in 37.6 in
Legroom: 42.2 in 43.2 in
Shoulder: 59.1 in 59.0 in
Hip Room: 59.1 in 59.0 in
Interior Volume:
Front: 56.0 cu-ft.
Rear: 56.0 cu-ft.
Comb: 112.0 cu-ft.
Trunk: 17.4 cu-ft.
DIMENSIONS
Fuel Capacity:
72.0 Liters 19.0 Gallons
GVWR: 5,247 lbs.
Payload: 1,182 lbs.
Wheelbase: 118.5 in
Ground Clearance: 5.6 in
Overall Length: 204.2 in
Overall Height: 58.7 in
CHASSIS
STEERING
Type: Electr ically assisted, var ia-
ble ratio, rack and pinion.
Curb-to-curb: 38ft SUSPENSION
Front: Independent strut, coil
springs and stabilizer bar.
Rear: Independent strut, coil
springs and stabilizer bar. WHEEL + TIRES
Wheel size/type: 8.0 x 18 steel
Tire make: Goodyear
Tire model: RSA
Tire size: P235/50R18
Speed rating: Load rating 99 W Speed rating
BRAKES
Type: Power 4-wheel anti-lock
heavy duty disc, police calibration.
Front: 13.5 inch vented disc
Rear: 12.7 inch vented disc
ENGINE
Naturally aspirated V6
Fuel delivery system: SIDI
Cubic Inches: 217 cu-in
Displacement: 3.6 liters
Compression Ratio: 11.3:1
Horse Power: 301bhp@6700 rpm
Torque (SAE net):
265 lb-ft. @ 4800 rpm
Alternator: 170 amp
Battery: 700 CCA
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: Model 6L80E, 6-
speed automatic with lock-up torque
converter.
Axle Ratio: 2.92:1
ACCELERATION
0-30mph- 3.06 sec
0-60mph– 8.08 sec
0-100-mph– 20.43 sec
30-60mph– 4.89 sec
60-100mph– 11.86 sec
1/4 mile– 16.2 sec @ 88.5mph
TEST RESULTS
BRAKING
142.6ft. @ 60mph
32 LAP HIGH SPEED
Average Lap Time-1:25.4
Average Speed– 61.7 mph
PURSUIT
Average Lap Time – 4:32.0
Average Speed – 34.4 mph
EPA TESTED
CITY HWY CITY/HWY
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MAKE: DODGE MODEL: CHARGER V6 2.62 SALES CODE: 27A
Vehicle Type: Front engine, rear wheel dr ive, five passenger , four door
sedan, police package vehicle.
INTERIOR
SEATS
Front: Heavy duty cloth bucket
Rear: Vinyl bench MEASUREMENTS
Front Rear
Headroom: 38.6 in 36.7 in
Legroom: 41.8 in 40.1 in
Shoulder: 59.5 in 57.9 in
Hip Room: 56.2 in 56.1 in
Interior Volume:
Front: 55.6 cu-ft
Rear: 49.3 cu-ft
Comb: 104.9 cu-ft
Trunk: 16.5 cu-ft
DIMENSIONS
Fuel Capacity: 18.5 Gallons
GVWR: 5,250 lbs
Wheelbase: 120.0 in
Ground Clearance: 5.2 in
Overall Length: 200.1 in
Overall Height: 58.2 in
CHASSIS
STEERING
Type: Electr ic power assisted Rack
and Pinion.
Curb-to-curb: 38.9 ft. SUSPENSION
Front: Independent high arm SLA
with dual ball joint lower, coil spring
and sway bar.
Rear: Independent multi-link, coil
spring and sway bar. WHEEL + TIRES
Wheel size/type: 18 x 7.5 steel
Tire make: Goodyear
Tire model: Eagle RS-A
Tire size: 245/55R18
Speed rating: V-rated
BRAKES
Type: Power with dual piston front
calipers, single piston rear calipers,
anti-lock.
Front Disc: 388 sq. in vented disc
Rear Disc: 300 sq. in vented disc
ENGINE
Naturally aspirated V6
Fuel delivery system: SPFI
Cubic Inches: 220 cu-in
Displacement: 3.6 liters
Compression Ratio: 10.2:1
Horse Power: 292bhp@6400rpm
Torque (SAE net):
260 ft-lb @ 4400rmp
Alternator: 220 amp
Battery: 800 CCA
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: Model A580, 5
speed automatic with overdrive and
lockup torque converter.
Axle Ratio: 2.62:1
ACCELERATION
0-30mph– 3.50 sec
0-60mph– 8.25 sec
0-100-mph– 21.53 sec
30-60mph– 5.12 sec
60-100mph– 12.60 sec
1/4 mile– 16.44 sec @ 90.5 mph
TEST RESULTS
BRAKING
136.6ft. @ 60mph
32 LAP HIGH SPEED
Average Lap Time – 1:26.03
Average Speed – 61.0 mph
PURSUIT
Average Lap Time – 4:35.30
Average Speed – 34.0 mph
EPA TESTED
CITY HWY CITY/HWY
17 26
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MAKE:FORD MODEL: PI SEDAN FWD 3.5L SALES CODE: P2L, 998
Vehicle Type: Front engine, front-wheel drive, 5 passenger, 4 door sedan,
Police package vehicle
INTERIOR
SEATS Front: Heavy duty cloth bucket; 6-way adjustable; 4-way adjustable headrest. Rear: Vinyl bench standard; cloth optional. MEASUREMENTS Front Rear Headroom: 39.0 in 36.7 in Legroom: 41.9 in 39.9 in Shoulder: 57.9 in 56.9 in Hip Room: 56.3 in 55.9 in Interior Volume: Front: 54.8 cu-ft Rear: 48.1 cu-ft Comb: 103.0 cu-ft Trunk: 16.6 cu-ft (w/ full size spare)
DIMENSIONS
Fuel Capacity: 19.0 Gallons GVWR: 5460 lbs Wheelbase: 112.9 in Ground Clearance: 6.0 in Overall Length: 202.9 in Overall Height: 61.3 in
CHASSIS
STEERING Type: EPAS Electr ic power assist rack and pinion Curb-to-curb: 38.4 ft. SUSPENSION Front: Independent MacPherson coil over strut. Rear: Multi-link fully independent suspension. WHEEL + TIRES Wheel size/type: 18 x 8”, steel, 5-spoke Tire make: Goodyear Tire model: Eagle RS-A Tire size: 245/55R18, 103V Speed rating: V-rated BRAKES Type: Hydraulic vacuum assisted power brakes. Front Disc: 13.9 in, vented and inverted hat disc, dual piston front calipers. Rear Disc: 13.6 in, vented disc, single piston rear calipers
ENGINE
Fuel delivery system: Multi-port Fuel Injection Cubic Inches: 214 cu-in Displacement: 3.5 Liters Compression Ratio: 10.8:1 Horse Power: 288bhp@6500rpm Torque (SAE net): 245 ft-lb @ 4000rpm Alternator: 220 amp Battery: 750 CCA
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: Model 6F50; 6 speed
electronic automatic with lockup
torque converter.
Axle Ratio: 3.16:1
ACCELERATION
0-30mph– 3.62 sec
0-60mph– 8.62 sec
0-100-mph– 21.54 sec
30-60mph– 4.98 sec
60-100mph– 12.38 sec
1/4 mile– 16.82 sec @ 89.1 mph
TEST RESULTS
BRAKING
146.7ft. @ 60mph
32 LAP HIGH SPEED
Average Lap Time- 1:25.30
Average Speed – 61.7 mph
PURSUIT
Average Lap Time – 4:27.60
Average Speed – 34.9 mph
EPA TESTED
CITY HWY CITY/HWY
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MAKE: CHEVROLET MODEL: IMPALA V6 (9C1) SALES CODE: 1WS19
Vehicle Type: Front engine, front wheel dr ive, four passenger , four door sedan, police package vehicle.
INTERIOR
SEATS Front: High density foam bucket, 6 way power, manual lumber. Rear: Vinyl with high density foam bench. MEASUREMENTS Front Rear Headroom: 39.4 in 37.8 in Legroom: 42.3 in 37.6 in Shoulder: 58.7 in 58.6 in Hip Room: 56.4 in 57.2 in Interior Volume: Front: 56.6 cu-ft Rear: 48.2 cu-ft Comb: 105 cu-ft Trunk: 18.6 cu-ft
DIMENSIONS
Fuel Capacity:
66.2 Liters 17.5 Gallons
GVWR: 4,938 lbs
Payload: 1,140 lbs
Wheelbase: 110.5 in
Ground Clearance: 6.5 in
Overall Length: 200.4 in
Overall Height: 58.7 in
CHASSIS
STEERING Type: Power assisted Rack and Pinion. Curb-to-curb: 38 ft. SUSPENSION Front: Independent strut, coil springs and stabilizer bar. Rear: Independent tr i-link, coil spring over strut and stabilizer bar. WHEEL + TIRES Wheel size/type: 17 x 7.5” Tire make: Goodyear Tire size: P235/55R17 Speed rating: W-rated BRAKES Type: Power , dual hydraulic with antilock control. Front:12.7 inch vented disc Rear: 10.9 inch solid disc
ENGINE
Naturally aspirated V6 Fuel delivery system: SIDI Cubic Inches: 217 cu-in Displacement: 3.6 Liters Compression Ratio: 11.5:1 Horse Power: 302bhp@6800rpm Torque (SAE net): 262 ft-lb @ 5300rpm Alternator: 170 amp Battery: 720 CCA
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: Model 6T70, 6 speed automatic with overdrive and lockup torque converter. Axle Ratio: 2.44:1
ACCELERATION 0-30mph– 2.94 sec 0-60mph– 7.13 sec 0-100-mph– 18.56 sec 30-60mph– 5.14 sec 60-100mph– 11.62 sec 1/4 mile– 15.58 sec @ 91.5 mph
TEST RESULTS
BRAKING 141.2ft. @ 60mph
32 LAP HIGH SPEED Average Lap Time– 1:27.17 Average Speed – 60.5 mph
PURSUIT
Average Lap Time – 4: 36.60 Average Speed – 33.8 mph
EPA TESTED
CITY HWY CITY/HWY
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MAKE: FORD MODEL: P.I. SEDAN FWD 2.0L SALES CODE: P2L, 999
Vehicle Type: Front engine, turbocharged, front-wheel drive, 5 passenger, 4 door sedan, Police Package vehicle.
INTERIOR
SEATS Front: Heavy duty cloth bucket; 6-way adjustable; 4-way adjustable headrest. Rear: Vinyl bench standard; cloth optional. MEASUREMENTS Front Rear Headroom: 39.0 in 36.7 in Legroom: 41.9 in 39.9 in Shoulder: 57.9 in 56.9 in Hip Room: 56.3 in 55.9 in Interior Volume: Front: 54.8 cu-ft Rear: 48.1 cu-ft Comb: 103.0 cu-ft Trunk: 16.6 cu-ft (w/ Full size spare)
DIMENSIONS
Fuel Capacity: 19.0 Gallons
GVWR: 5540 lbs
Wheelbase: 112.9 in
Ground Clearance: 6.0 in
Overall Length: 202.9 in
Overall Height: 61.3 in
CHASSIS
STEERING
Type: EPAS Electr ic power assist
rack and pinion
Curb-to-curb: 38.4 ft
SUSPENSION
Front: Independent MacPherson
coil over strut.
Rear: Multi-link fully independent
suspension.
WHEEL + TIRES
Wheel size/type: 18 x 8”, steel,
5-spoke
Tire make: Michelin
Tire model: HX MXM4
Tire size: 235/55R18, 99H
Speed rating: H-rated
BRAKES
Type: Hydraulic vacuum assisted
power brakes.
Front: 13.9 in, vented and inver ted
hat disc, dual piston front calipers.
Rear: 13.6 in, vented disc, single
piston rear calipers.
ENGINE
Fuel delivery system: Multi-port
Fuel Injection
Cubic Inches: 122 cu-in
Displacement: 2.0 Liters
Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
Horse Power: 240@550rpm
Torque (SAE net):
270 ft-lb @ 3000rpm
Alternator: 200 amp
Battery: 750 CCA
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: Model 6F35; 6-speed
electronic automatic with lockup
torque converter.
Axle Ratio: 3.07:1
ACCELERATION
0-30mph– 2.75 sec
0-60mph– 8.20 sec
0-100-mph– 21.27 sec
30-60mph– 5.38 sec
60-100mph– 13.16 sec
1/4 mile– 16.17sec @ 88.2mph
TEST RESULTS
BRAKING
137.0ft. @ 60mph
32 LAP HIGH SPEED
Average Lap Time – 1:30.0
Average Speed - 58.5 mph
PURSUIT
Average Lap Time – 4:38.80
Average Speed – 33.6 mph
EPA TESTED
CITY HWY CITY/HWY
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MAKE: DODGE MODEL: CHARGER V8 3.08 AWD SALES CODE: 29A
Vehicle Type: Front engine, all-wheel drive, 5 passenger, 4-door sedan,
Police package vehicle.
INTERIOR
SEATS Front: Heavy duty cloth bucket Rear: Vinyl bench MEASUREMENTS Front Rear Headroom: 38.6 in 36.7 in Legroom: 41.8 in 40.1 in Shoulder: 59.5 in 57.9 in Hip Room: 56.2 in 56.1 in Interior Volume: Front: 55.6 cu-ft Rear: 49.3 cu-ft Comb: 104.9 cu-ft Trunk: 16.5 cu-ft
DIMENSIONS
Fuel Capacity: 18.5 Gallons
GVWR: 5,500lbs
Wheelbase: 120.0 in
Ground Clearance: 5.2 in
Overall Length: 200.1 in
Overall Height: 58.2 in
CHASSIS
STEERING
Type: Power assist Rack and Pinion Curb-to-curb: 38.9 ft SUSPENSION
Front: Independent high arm SLA
with dual ball joint lower, coil spring
and sway bar .
Rear: Independent multi-link, coil
spring and sway bar. WHEEL + TIRES
Wheel size/type: 18 x 7.5 steel
Tire make: Goodyear Tire model: Eagle RS-A
Tire size: 245/55R18
Speed rating: V -rated BRAKES
Type: Power with dual piston front
calipers, single piston rear calipers,
anti-lock. Front: 388 sq. in. vented disc
Rear: 300 sq. in. vented disc
ENGINE
Naturally aspirated V-8 Fuel delivery system: SPFI Cubic Inches: 345 cu-in Displacement: 5.7 Liters Compression Ratio: 10.5:1 Horse Power: 370 @ 5150 rpm Torque (SAE net): 397 ft. lb. @ 4250 rpm Alternator: 220 amp Battery: 800 CCA
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: Model A580, 5-speed automatic with overdrive and lockup torque converter. Axle Ratio: 3.08:1
ACCELERATION
0-30mph– 2.69 sec
0-60mph– 6.56 sec
0-100-mph– 15.98 sec
30-60mph– 3.75 sec
60-100mph– 9.13 sec
1/4 mile– 15.1 sec @ 96.7 mph
TEST RESULTS
BRAKING
134.1ft. @ 60mph
32 LAP HIGH SPEED
Average Lap Time– 1:22.3
Average Speed – 63.9 mph
PURSUIT
Average Lap Time – 4:23.1
Average Speed – 35.6 mph
EPA TESTED
CITY HWY CITY/HWY
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MAKE: FORD MODEL: P.I. SEDAN-EcoBoost AWD SALES CODE: P2M, 99T
Vehicle Type: Front engine, Twin Turbo, all-wheel drive, five passenger, four door sedan, Police Package vehicle.
INTERIOR
SEATS Front: Heavy duty cloth bucket, 6-way power adjustable; 4-way ad-justable headrest. Rear: Vinyl bench, Optional cloth bench. MEASUREMENTS Front Rear Headroom: 39.0 in 36.7 in Legroom: 41.9 in 39.9 in Shoulder 57.9 in 56.9 in Hip Room: 56.3 in 55.9 in Interior Volume: Front: 54.8 cu-ft Rear: 48.1 cu-ft Comb: 103.0 cu-ft Trunk: 16.6 cu-ft
DIMENSIONS
Fuel Capacity: 19.0 Gallons
GVWR: 5,700 lbs
Wheelbase: 112.9 in
Ground Clearance: 5.3 in
Overall Length: 202.9 in
Overall Height: 61.3 in
CHASSIS
STEERING Type: Electr ic power assisted Rack And Pinion. Curb-to-curb: 38.4 ft. SUSPENSION Front: Independent MacPherson strut with coil over shocks Rear: Multi-Link full independent WHEEL+TIRES Wheel size/type: 18 x 8 steel, 5-spoke Tire make: Goodyear Tire model: RS-A 103 Tire size: 245/55R18 Speed rating: V-rated BRAKES Type: Power - dual piston calipers front, single piston calipers rear, 4 circuit and ABS Front: 13.9 inch vented disc Rear: 13.6 inch vented disc
ENGINE
Twin turbo charged V-6 Fuel Type Gas Fuel delivery system: SDI Cubic Inches: 214 cu-ft Displacement: 3.5 Liters Compression Ratio: 10.0:1 Horse Power: 365 bhp @ 5500 rpm Torque (SAE net): 350 lb.-ft. @ 5250 rpm Alternator: 220 amp Battery: 750 CCA
DRIVETRAIN Transmission: Model 6F55 6 speed electronic automatic with lockup torque converter. Axle Ratio: 3.16:1 with all-wheel drive
ACCELERATION 0-30mph– 2.37 sec 0-60mph– 5.84 sec 0-100-mph– 14.35 sec 30-60mph– 3.55 sec 60-100mph– 7.96 sec 1/4 mile– 14.38 sec @ 100.1 mph
TEST RESULTS
BRAKING 154.4ft. @ 60mph
32 LAP HIGH SPEED Average Lap Time – 1:21.2 Average Speed – 64.8 mph
PURSUIT
Average Lap Time – 4:17.90 Average Speed – 36.3 mph
EPA TESTED
CITY HWY CITY/HWY
15 22
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17
MAKE: CHEVROLET MODEL: CAPRICE V8 (9C1) SALES CODE: 1EW19
Vehicle Type: Front-engine, rear wheel drive, five passenger, four door sedan, Police Package vehicle
INTERIOR
SEATS Front: Cloth bucket with high density foam, 8D/4P way power, manual lumbar Rear: Cloth bench MEASUREMENTS Front Rear Headroom: 38.7 in 37.6 in Legroom: 42.2 in 43.2 in Shoulder: 59.1 in 59.0 in Hip Room: 56.7 in 57.9 in Interior Volume: Front: 56.0 cu-ft Rear: 56.0 cu-ft Comb: 112 cu-ft Trunk: 17.4 cu-ft
DIMENSIONS
Fuel Capacity:
72.0 Liters 19.0 Gallons
GVWR: 5,357 lbs
Payload: 1,173 lbs
Wheelbase: 118.5 in
Ground Clearance: 5.6 in
Overall Length: 204.2 in
Overall Height: 58.7 in
CHASSIS
STEERING Type: Electr ically assisted, Var ia-ble ratio, Rack and Pinion Curb-to-curb: 38 feet SUSPENSION Front: Independent strut, coil springs and stabilizer bar Rear: Independent strut, coil springs and stabilizer bar WHEEL + TIRES Wheel size/type: 8.0 x 18 steel Tire make: Goodyear Tire model: RSA Tire size: P235/50R18 Speed rating: Load Rating 99 W-Rating BRAKES Type: Power 4-Wheel anti-lock heavy duty disc, Police Calibration Front: 13.5 inch vented disc Rear: 12.7 inch vented disc
ENGINE
Naturally aspirated V-8 Fuel delivery system: SPFI Cubic Inches: 364 cu-ft Displacement: 6.0 Liters Compression Ratio: 10.4:1 Horse Power: 355bhp@5300rpm Torque (SAE net): 384 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm Alternator: 170 amp Battery: 700 CCA
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: Model 6L80E. 6 speed automatic with lockup torque converter Axle Ratio: 2.92:1
ACCELERATION 0-30mph– 2.79 sec 0-60mph-6.74 sec 0-100-mph– 15.90 sec 30-60mph– 4.01 sec 60-100mph– 8.67 sec 1/4 mile– 15.21 sec @ 97.6 mph
TEST RESULTS
BRAKING 136.1ft. @ 60mph
32 LAP HIGH SPEED Average Lap Time – 1:23.0 Average Speed – 63.4 mph
PURSUIT
Average Lap Time – 4:26.90 Average Speed – 35.1 mph
EPA TESTED
CITY HWY CITY/HWY
15 24
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18
MAKE: FORD MODEL: P.I. UTILITY EcoBoost AWD SALES CODE: K8A, 99T
Vehicle Type: Front engine, all-wheel drive, five passenger, four door sport utility, police package vehicle.
INTERIOR
SEATS Front: Heavy duty cloth bucket, 6-way power adjustable; 4-way adjust-able headrest Rear: Vinyl bench, 60/40 split MEASUREMENTS Front Rear Headroom: 41.4 in 40.1 in Legroom: 40.6 in 41.6 in Shoulder: 61.3in 60.9 in Hip Room: 57.3 in 56.8 in Interior Volume: Front: 59.7 cu-ft Rear: 58.7 cu-ft Comb: 118.4 cu-ft Rear Cargo: 85.1 cu-ft
DIMENSIONS
Fuel Capacity: 18.6 Gallons
GVWR: 6,300 lbs
Wheelbase: 112.6 in
Ground Clearance: 6.4 in
Overall Length: 197.1 in
Overall Height: 69.2 in
(w/o roof rack)
CHASSIS
STEERING Type: Electronic power assist Rack and Pinion Curb-to-curb: 38.8 ft SUSPENSION Front: Independent MacPherson strut with coil over shocks Rear: Multi-link full independent suspension WHEEL + TIRES Wheel size/type: 18 x 8 steel, 5-spoke Tire make: Goodyear Tire model: 245/55R18 Tire size: RS-A 103 Speed rating: V-rated BRAKES Type: Power with dual piston calipers front, single piston calipers rear, 4 circuit and ABS Front: 13.9 inch vented disc Rear: 13.6 inch vented disc
ENGINE
Twin Turbocharged V-6
Fuel delivery system: Direct Injection Cubic Inches: 214 cu-ft Displacement: 3.5 Liters Compression Ratio: 10.0:1 Horse Power: 365 bhp @ 5550 rpm Torque (SAE net): 350 lb. ft. @ 5000 rpm Alternator: 220 amp Battery: 750 CCA
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: Model 6F55
6 speed electronic automatic with lockup torque converter
Axle Ratio: 3.16:1 with all-wheel
drive.
ACCELERATION
0-30mph– 2.33 sec
0-60mph– 6.36 sec
0-100-mph– 16.55 sec
30-60mph– 4.23 sec
60-100mph– 9.85 sec
1/4 mile– 14.85 sec @ 94.9 mph
TEST RESULTS
BRAKING
157.1ft. @ 60mph
32 LAP HIGH SPEED
Average Lap Time – 1:25.2
Average Speed – 61.8 mph
PURSUIT
Average Lap Time – 4:29.80
Average Speed – 34.7 mph
EPA TESTED
CITY HWY CITY/HWY
15 20
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19
MAKE: DODGE MODEL: CHARGER V8 2.62 SALES CODE: 29A
Vehicle Type: Front engine, rear wheel dr ive, five passenger , four door sedan, police package vehicle.
INTERIOR
SEATS
Front: Heavy duty cloth bucket
Rear: Vinyl bench
MEASUREMENTS
Front Rear
Headroom: 38.6 in 36.7 in
Legroom: 41.8 in 40.1 in
Shoulder: 59.5 in 57.9 in
Hip Room: 56.2 in 56.1 in
Interior Volume:
Front: 55.6 cu-ft
Rear: 49.3 cu-ft
Comb: 104.9 cu-ft
Trunk: 16.5 cu-ft
DIMENSIONS
Fuel Capacity: 18.5 Gallons
GVWR: 5,450 lbs
Wheelbase: 120.0 in
Ground Clearance: 5.2 in
Overall Length: 200.1 in
Overall Height: 58.2 in
CHASSIS
STEERING
Type: Electr ic power assist rack and pinion
Curb-to-curb: 38.9 ft.
SUSPENSION
Front: Independent high arm SLA
with dual ball joint lower, coil spring
and sway bar
Rear: Independent multi-link, coil
spring and sway bar
WHEEL + TIRES
Wheel size/type: 18x7.5 steel
Tire make: Goodyear
Tire model: Eagle RS-A
Tire size: 245/55R18
Speed rating: V-rated
BRAKES
Type: Power with dual piston front
calipers, single piston rear calipers,
anti-lock
Front: 388 sq. in. vented disc Rear: 300 sq. in. vented disc
ENGINE
Naturally aspirated V-8
Fuel delivery system: SPFI
Cubic Inches: 345
Displacement: 5.7 Liter s
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Horse Power: 370 bhp@5150 rpm
Torque (SAE net):
397 ft-lb @ 4250 rpm
Alternator: 220 amp
Battery: 800 CCA
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: Model A580, 5-speed
automatic with overdrive and lockup
torque converter.
Axle Ratio: 2.62:1
ACCELERATION
0-30mph– 2.79 sec
0-60mph– 6.57 sec
0-100-mph– 15.90 sec
30-60mph– 4.16 sec
60-100mph– 9.26 sec
1/4 mile– 14.99 sec @ 96.8 mph
TEST RESULTS
BRAKING
141.1 ft. @ 60mph
32 LAP HIGH SPEED
Average Lap Time – 1:24.1
Average Speed – 62.6 mph
PURSUIT
Average Lap Time – 4:32.1
Average Speed – 34.4 mph
EPA TESTED
CITY HWY CITY/HWY
15 25
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20
MAKE: CHEVROLET MODEL: TAHOE 2WD (9C1) SALES CODE: CC15706
Vehicle Type: Front engine, rear wheel dr ive, four door utility, police package vehicle.
INTERIOR
SEATS Front: Cloth bucket, 6-way power, manual lumber and recline. Rear: Vinyl split folding 60/40 bench. MEASUREMENTS Front Rear Headroom: 42.8 in 38.7 in Legroom: 45.3 in 39.0 in Shoulder: 64.8 in 65.1 in Hip Room: 60.8 in 60.3 in Interior Volume: Front: 63.8 cu-ft Rear: 56.9 cu-ft Comb: 120.7 cu-ft Trunk: 111.8 cu-ft
DIMENSIONS
Fuel Capacity:
9.0 Liters 26.0 Gallons
GVWR: 6,800 lbs
Payload: 1,576 lbs
Wheelbase: 116 in
Ground Clearance: 8.5 in
Overall Length: 204 in
Overall Height: 72.4 in
CHASSIS
STEERING Type: Electr ic power Rack and Pinion Curb-to-curb: 39 ft SUSPENSION Front: Independent single coil over shock with stabilizer bar. Rear: Multi-link with coil springs WHEEL + TIRES Wheel size/type: 17x 8 steel Tire make: Goodyear Tire model: RSA Tire size: P265/50R17 Speed rating: Load rating ‘108’ V-rated BRAKES Type: Heavy duty 4 wheel anti-lock font & rear disc with vacuum boast. Front: 13.0 inch vented disc Rear: 13.5 inch vented disc
ENGINE
Naturally aspirated V8 Fuel delivery system: SPFI Cubic Inches: 325 cu-in Displacement: 5.3 Liters Compression Ratio: 9.9:1 Horse Power: 355bhp@5600rpm Torque (SAE net): 383 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm Alternator: 170 amp Battery: 720 CCA Pr imary 730 CCA Auxiliary
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: Model 6L80E, 6 speed automatic with lockup torque converter. Axle Ratio: 3.80:1 (Rear Wheel Drive with H/D Locking Differential)
ACCELERATION
0-30mph– 3.13 sec
0-60mph- 8.25 sec
0-100-mph– 21.87 sec
30-60mph– 5.54 sec
60-100mph– 13.19 sec
1/4 mile– 16.53 sec @ 86.8 mph
TEST RESULTS
BRAKING
167.6 ft. @ 60mph
32 LAP HIGH SPEED
Average Lap Time – 1:28.4
Average Speed - 59.6 mph
PURSUIT
Average Lap Time – 4:47.60
Average Speed – 32.5 mph
EPA TESTED
CITY HWY CITY/HWY
16 23
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MAKE: FORD MODEL: P.I. UTILITY 3.7L AWD SALES CODE: K8A, 99R
Vehicle Type: Front engine, 3.7L, naturally aspirated, V6, all wheel drive, four door utility.
INTERIOR
SEATS Front: Heavy duty cloth bucket, 6-way adjustable, 4-way adjustable headrest. Rear: Vinyl bench standard, 60/40 split. MEASUREMENTS Front Rear Headroom: 41.4 in 40.1 in Legroom: 40.6 in 41.6 in Shoulder: 61.3 in 60.9 in Hip Room: 57.3 in 56.8 in Interior Volume: Front: 59.7 cu-ft Rear: 58.7 cu-ft Comb: 118.4 cu-ft Max Cargo: 85.1 cu-ft (behind front seats, 2nd row seats folded)
DIMENSIONS
Fuel Capacity: 18.6 Gallons
GVWR: 6300 lbs
Wheelbase: 112.6 in
Ground Clearance: 6.5 in
Overall Length: 197.1 in
Overall Height: 69.2 in
(w/o roof rack)
CHASSIS
STEERING Type: EPAS (Electr ic Power Steer-ing) Curb-to-curb: 38.8 ft. SUSPENSION Front: Independent MacPherson coil over strut. Rear: Multi-link independent sus-pension WHEEL + TIRES Wheel size/type: 18 x 8” steel, 5-spoke Tire make: Goodyear Tire model: Eagle RS-A Tire size: 245/55R18, 103V Speed rating: V-rated BRAKES Type: Hydraulic vacuum assisted power brakes. Front: 13.9 in, vented and inver ted hat disc, dual piston front calipers Rear: 13.6 in, vented disc, single piston rear calipers
ENGINE
Naturally aspirated V6 Fuel delivery system: Multi-port Fuel Injection Cubic Inches: 226 cu-ft Displacement: 3.7 Liters Compression Ratio: 10.5:1 Horse Power: 304 bhp@6500rpm Torque (SAE net): 279 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm Alternator: 220 amps Battery: 750 CCA
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: Model 6F55, 6-speed electronic automatic with lockup torque converter. Axle Ratio: 3.65:1
ACCELERATION 0-30mph– 3.09 sec 0-60mph– 8.16 sec 0-100-mph– 23.34 sec 30-60mph– 5.47 sec 60-100mph– 14.10 sec 1/4 mile– 16.6 sec @ 85.9mph
TEST RESULTS
BRAKING 146.1 ft. @ 60mph
32 LAP HIGH SPEED
Average Lap Time -1:28.0 Average Speed – 59.9 mph
PURSUIT
Average Lap Time – 4:36.80 Average Speed – 33.8 mph
EPA TESTED
CITY HWY CITY/HWY
15 20
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22
MAKE: DODGE MODEL: CHARGER V6, 3.08 SALES CODE: 27A
Vehicle Type: Front engine, rear wheel dr ive, five passenger , four door sedan, Police Package vehicle.
INTERIOR
SEATS Front: Heavy duty cloth bucket Rear: Vinyl bench MEASUREMENTS Front Rear Headroom: 38.6 in 36.7 in Legroom: 41.8 in 40.1 in Shoulder: 59.5 in 57.9 in Hip Room: 56.2 in 56.1 in Interior Volume: Front: 55.6 cu-ft Rear: 49.3 cu-ft Comb: 104.9 cu-ft Trunk: 16.5 cu-ft
DIMENSIONS
Fuel Capacity: 18.5 Gallons
GVWR:5,250 lbs
Wheelbase: 120.0 in
Ground Clearance: 5.2 in
Overall Length: 200.1 in
Overall Height: 58.2 in
CHASSIS
STEERING Type: Electr ic power assist Rack and Pinion. Curb-to-curb: 38.9 ft. SUSPENSION Front: Independent high arm SLA with dual ball joint lower, coil spring and sway bar. Rear: Independent multi-link, coil spring and sway bar. WHEEL + TIRES Wheel size/type: 18 x 7.5 steel Tire make: Goodyear Tire model: Eagle RS-A Tire size: 245/55R18 Speed rating: V-rated BRAKES Type: power with dual piston front calipers, single piston rear calipers, anti-lock. Front: 388 sq. in. vented disc Rear: 300 sq. in. vented disc
ENGINE
Naturally aspirated V6 Fuel delivery system: SPFI Cubic Inches: 220 cu-in Displacement: 3.6 Liters Compression Ratio: 10.2:1 Horse Power: 292bhp@6400rpm Torque (SAE net): 260ft-lb @ 440 rpm Alternator: 220 amp Battery: 800 CCA
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: Model A580, 5-speed automatic with overdrive and lockup torque converter. Axle Ratio: 3.08:1
ACCELERATION
0-30mph– 4.12 sec
0-60mph– 7.63 sec
0-100-mph– 20.32 sec
30-60mph- 74.83 sec
60-100mph– 12.15 sec
1/4 mile– 15.82 sec @ 89.1 mph
TEST RESULTS
BRAKING
140.2 ft. @ 60mph
32 LAP HIGH SPEED
Average Lap Time– 1:25.1
Average Speed – 61.8 mph
PURSUIT
Average Lap Time– 4:33.80
Average Speed– 34.2 mph
EPA TESTED
CITY HWY CITY/HWY
17 26
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23
MAKE: CHEVROLET MODEL: TAHOE 4WD (9C1) SALES CODE: CK15706
Vehicle Type: Front engine, four wheel dr ive utility, Police Package vehicle.
INTERIOR
SEATS Front: Cloth bucket, 6-way power, manual lumber and recline. Rear: Vinyl split folding 60/40 bench. MEASUREMENTS Front Rear Headroom: 42.8 in 38.7 in Legroom: 45.3 in 39.0 in Shoulder: 64.8 in 65.1 in Hip Room: 60.8 in 60.3 in Interior Volume: Front: 63.8 cu-ft Rear: 56.9 cu-ft Comb: 120.7 cu-ft Max. Cargo: 111.8 cu-ft
DIMENSIONS
Fuel Capacity:
98.0 Liters 26.0 Gallons
GVWR: 7,100 lbs
Payload: 1,624 lbs
Wheelbase: 116 in
Ground Clearance: 8.5 in
Overall Length: 204 in
Overall Height: 72.4 in
CHASSIS
STEERING Type: Electr ic power Rack and Pinion Curb-to-curb: 39 ft SUSPENSION Front: Independent single coil over shock with stabilizer bar. Rear: Multi-link with coil springs. WHEEL + TIRES Wheel size/type: 17 x 8 steel Tire make: Goodyear Tire model: RSA Tire size: P265/70R17 Speed rating: Load rating ‘108’ V-rated BRAKES Type: Heavy duty 4 wheel anti-lock front & rear disc with vacuum boast. Front: 13.0 inch vented disc Rear: 13.5 inch vented disc
ENGINE
Naturally aspirated V8 Fuel delivery system: SPFI Cubic Inches: 325 cu-in Displacement: 5.3 Liters Compression Ratio: 9.9:1 Horse Power: 355bhp@5600rpm Torque (SAE net): 383 ft-lb @4100 rpm Alternator: 170 amp Battery: 720 CCA Pr imary 730 CCA Auxiliary
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: Model 6L80E, 6-speed automatic with lockup torque converter. Axle Ratio: 3.08:1 (Rear Wheel Drive with H/D Locking Differential)
ACCELERATION
0-30mph– 3.09 sec
0-60mph– 8.43 sec
0-100-mph– 22.66 sec
30-60mph– 5.62 sec
60-100mph– 14.02 sec
1/4 mile– 16.62 sec @ 85.6 mph
TEST RESULTS
BRAKING
160.8 ft. @ 60mph
32 LAP HIGH SPEED
Average Lap Time – 1:28.9
Average Speed – 59.3 mph
PURSUIT
Average Lap Time - 4:47.4
Average Speed – 32.6 mph
EPA TESTED
CITY HWY CITY/HWY
16 22
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24
32 LAP HIGH-SPEED VEHICLE
DYNAMICS EVALUATION RESULTS
This test is conducted on a high-speed driving course. It is designed to evaluate, identify and eliminate the obviously unacceptable vehicles (i.e., those vehicles that are demonstrably unstable or otherwise exhibit un-safe characteristics).
For this test, four drivers are utilized for each vehicle. Each driver completes eight laps around our 1.46 mile test track at the AutoClub Speedway in Fontana, for a total of 32 timed laps. Lap timing is via a GPS based RaceLogic “DriftBox02” datalogger mounted in the vehicle. Lap times are immediately recorded via RF te-lemetry signal produced by the data logger. Secondary lap timing is recorded utilizing a “Video VBOX Data-logger” mounted in the vehicle. All timing is backed up on SD cards in each unit. The fastest and the slowest lap times are eliminated, the remaining six lap times are averaged. The average time and speed are recorded next to the driver’s name.
Four Emergency Vehicle Operations Center driver training instructors, two each from the Los Angeles Coun-ty Sheriff’s Department and Los Angeles Police Department share the driving and evaluation of these vehi-cles.
At the conclusion of the preliminary handling portion of the test, each driver completes a "Driver’s Subjective Evaluation" form. If the test vehicle is judged unacceptable in this preliminary review, it is rejected and not subject to further testing and evaluation.
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VEHICLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
FORD POLICE INTECEPTOR SEDAN 3.7L AWD
DRIVER LAP 1 LAP 2 LAP 3 LAP 4 LAP 5 LAP 6 LAP 7 LAP 8 AVG TIME
AVG SPEED
R. Robinson - LASD 1:24.99 1:22.99 1:23.70 1:24.62 1:23.19 1:23.99 1:23.97 1:24.20 1:23.92 62.7
G. Correa - LAPD 1:24.87 1:24.09 1:25.50 1:23.94 1:24.16 1:25.52 1:24.07 1:23.95 1:24.13 62.7
R. Juarez - LASD 1:24.43 1:24.60 1:23.90 1:24.29 1:23.88 1:23.83 1:24.01 1:24.36 1:24.18 62.6
A. Penrith - LAPD 1:23.84 1:24.81 1:26.20 1:24.06 1:24.06 1:24.05 1:23.99 1:24.16 1:24.07 62.6
DRIVER TIME TEST STARTED AIR TEMP / TRACK TEMP (Deg. F)
R. Robinson - LASD 10:50 am 70° F / 91° F
G. Correa – LAPD 11:15 am 70° F / 94° F
R. Juarez - LASD 11:36 am 72° F / 95° F
A. Penrith - LAPD 11:53 am 75° F / 99° F
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VEHICLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN 3.7L AWD
** 1 – Poor 5 – Average 10 – Outstanding
DRIVER COMMENTS
Brakes – The brakes performed well on first two sets of 8 laps with good decel rate, and pedal feel and travel remained consistent. Pedal feel and travel started to feel soft with longer travel starting in the middle of third set of laps and lasted until the end of fourth set of laps, but decel rate remained very good.
Cornering/Handling – The car remained neutral in all corners. Body lean and bounce were minimal. Steer-ing feel and input were very good. However, one driver remarked experiencing fuel starvation twice in lap 6 of a second set at a straight-away after some acceleration but not during stability control. Transmission (Shift Points) –The transmission performed well throughout the test and kept the engine in its power-band at all times. It is only driver’s error that would cause unwanted up-shifts. Engine – The engine made good power on all laps. Output is well matched to chassis. Other – Tires were predictable on all laps.
ITEM RATING **
Steering 9.6
Body Lean 9.9
Bounce 9.9
Brake Fade 9.8
Brake Pull 10
ABS Operation 10
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VEHICLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
CHEVROLET CAPRICE V6 (9C1)
DRIVER LAP 1 LAP 2 LAP 3 LAP 4 LAP 5 LAP 6 LAP 7 LAP 8 AVG TIME
AVG SPEED
R. Robinson - LASD 1:25.33 1:24.04 1:24.52 1:24.85 1:24.77 1:24.39 1:24.98 1:25.45 1:24.83 62.1
G. Correa- LAPD 1:26.33 1:25.25 1:26.26 1:25.68 1:26.67 1:25.26 1:25.01 1:25.99 1:25.78 61.4
R. Juarez - LASD 1:26.44 1:25.37 1:25.02 1:25.81 1:24.75 1:25.25 1:25.56 1:25.82 1:25.33 61.6
A. Penrith - LAPD 1:25.97 1:25.23 1:25.27 1:25.74 1:25.43 1:26.14 1:25.36 1:25.24 1:25.53 61.7
DRIVER TIME TEST STARTED AIR TEMP / TRACK TEMP (Deg. F)
R. Robinson - LASD 11:36 am 72° F/ 95° F
G. Correa– LAPD 11:53 am 75° F/ 96°F
R. Juarez - LASD 12:18 pm 78° F/ 99° F
A. Penrith - LAPD 12:39 pm 78° F/ 102°F
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VEHICLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
CHEVROLET CAPRICE V6 (9C1)
** 1 – Poor 5 – Average 10 – Outstanding
DRIVER COMMENTS
Brakes –Worked very well and consistent on all laps, slight ABS felt in lap 6 to 8 after long straight-away. No increased pedal travel experienced. A light pull to the right was experienced on first lap entering a 90 de-grees turn to the left. Pedal travel and stopping distance increased slightly throughout the last set of laps.
Cornering/Handling – This car displayed minimal understeer in all corners. This was easily driver correcta-ble. Steering feel was very good though input experienced was quicker than expected. Body lean and bounce were minimal. Transmission (Shift Points) – The transmission performed well all eight laps. *I would like to see it downshift sooner on corner exit. Engine – Pulled strong to redline. Good combination of engine and chassis. No hesitation experienced. Other – Tires gave way upfront sooner than expected leading to a slight understeer.
ITEM RATING **
Steering 8.4
Body Lean 8.8
Bounce 9.3
Brake Fade 9.5
Brake Pull 9.8
ABS Operation 9.8
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VEHICLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
DODGE CHARGER V6 2.62
DRIVER LAP 1 LAP 2 LAP 3 LAP 4 LAP 5 LAP 6 LAP 7 LAP 8 AVG TIME
AVG SPEED
R. Robinson - LASD 1:26.75 1:26.26 1:25.68 1:25.95 1:26.24 1:25.30 1:26.52 1:25.41 1:26.03 61.2
G. Correa - LAPD 1:27.40 1:25.67 1:26.11 1:26.07 1:26.13 1:25.81 1:26.44 1:26.00 1:26.07 61.2
R. Juarez - LASD 1:26.64 1:25.63 1:25.11 1:25.65 1:25.69 1:26.16 1:25.75 1:25.31 1:25.70 61.4
Alex - LAPD 1:25.88 1:25.69 1:26.18 1:26.18 1:26.02 1:26.31 1:26.48 1:25.89 1:26.08 61.2
DRIVER TIME TEST STARTED AIR TEMP / TRACK TEMP (Deg. F)
R. Robinson - LASD 12:20 pm 78° F/ 99° F
G. Correa – LAPD 12:39 pm 78° F/ 102° F
R. Juarez - LASD 12:55 pm 78° F/ 103° F
Alex - LAPD 01:17 pm 82° F/ 105° F
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32 LAP HIGH-SPEED COURSE
VEHICLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
DODGE CHARGER V6 2.62
** 1 – Poor 5 – Average 10 – Outstanding
DRIVER COMMENTS
Brakes – The brakes performed well and consistent on all laps. However, one driver claimed to experienced moderate pull to the left at the end of the back straight (approx. 98mph) on one lap (lap 4). Pedal feel was good throughout the sets but pedal travel increased slightly on the last set.
Cornering/Handling – This car displayed neutral to mild oversteer in all turns. Body lean and bounce were minimal, steering input/ feel were good. However, the vehicle felt too stiff especially over small road bumps at slow speed. Decrease in acceleration was felt under that condition due to early and more stability control intervention, but not severe. * This car demands very smooth driver inputs with steering and throttle to minimize stability and traction control intervention which are very invasive. Transmission (Shift Points) – The transmission performed well on all laps keeping the engine in its power- band. Shift were consistent with no lag felt. Engine – The engine made good power on all laps. Other – Tire worked predictably on all laps. Chassis needs to be addressed. The dampening travel point needs to be longer, allowing for dampening and hold. Not dampening following by immediate jounce.
ITEM RATING **
Steering 9.0
Body Lean 8.8
Bounce 8.3
Brake Fade 9.4
Brake Pull 9.8
ABS Operation 9.8
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VEHICLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
FORD POLICE INTECEPTOR SEDAN 3.5L FWD
DRIVER LAP 1 LAP 2 LAP 3 LAP 4 LAP 5 LAP 6 LAP 7 LAP 8 AVG TIME
AVG SPEED
R. Robinson - LASD 1:26.75 1:24.27 1:24.91 1:25.21 1:25.26 1:24.60 1:25.34 1:24.90 1:25.04 61.8
G. Correa - LAPD 1:26.05 1:25.05 1:25.57 1:25.53 1:25.28 1:25.66 1:25.96 1:26.10 1:25.67 61.5
R. Juarez - LASD 1:26.03 1:25.11 1:25.56 1:25.19 1:25.73 1:25.70 1:25.31 1:25.60 1:25.52 61.7
A. Penrith - LAPD 1:25.85 1:25.02 1:25.07 1:24.38 1:25.00 1:24.61 1:24.99 1:25.00 1:24.95 62.0
DRIVER TIME TEST STARTED AIR TEMP / TRACK TEMP (Deg. F)
R. Robinson - LASD 12:55 pm 78° F/ 103° F
G. Correa – LAPD 01:17 pm 82° F/ 104° F
R. Juarez - LASD 01:40 pm 83° F/ 100° F
A. Penrith - LAPD 02:00 pm 82° F/ 99° F
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32 LAP HIGH-SPEED COURSE
VEHICLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN 3.5L FWD
** 1 – Poor 5 – Average 10 – Outstanding
DRIVER COMMENTS
Brakes –The brakes worked predictably well on all laps. No ABS problem or brake fade experienced. The rate of decel rate was good pedal travel increased at the end of third set. However, a very slight pull to the right was experienced at the end of the back straight (Approx. 97 mph) on 4 laps during the first two sets.
Cornering/Handling – The car displayed neutral to mild understeer handling. Steering feel and input were very good though slight understeer conditions felt when reached limits of traction but not severe as expected. Body lean and bounce were minimal. The chassis well dampened, tough but not overly bearing. Transmission (Shift Points) – The transmission performed well on all laps keeping the engine in its power- band at all times Engine – The engine made good power on all laps. Other – Worked predictable well.
ITEM RATING **
Steering 9.5
Body Lean 9.4
Bounce 9.6
Brake Fade 9.5
Brake Pull 9.5
ABS Operation 10
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32 LAP HIGH-SPEED COURSE
VEHICLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
CHEVROLET IMPALA V6 (9C1)
DRIVER LAP 1 LAP 2 LAP 3 LAP 4 LAP 5 LAP 6 LAP 7 LAP 8 AVG TIME
AVG SPEED
R. Robinson - LASD 1:27.82 1:26.44 1:26.41 1:26.73 1:27.19 1:27.21 1:27.10 1:27.14 1:27.02 60.5
G. Correa - LAPD 1:28.82 1:26.86 1:27.69 1:28.39 1:27.48 1:27.75 1:27.65 1:27.88 1:27.77 60.1
R. Juarez - LASD 1:27.29 1:27.25 1:26.80 1:26.68 1:26.85 1:27.29 1:27.46 1:27.15 1:27.17 60.4
A. Penrith - LAPD 1:26.74 1:25.90 1:26.68 1:25.94 1:26.62 1:26.38 1:26.30 1:26.41 1:26.37 60.9
DRIVER TIME TEST STARTED AIR TEMP / TRACK TEMP (Deg. F)
R. Robinson - LASD 01:40 pm 83° F/ 100° F
G. Correa – LAPD 02:00 pm 82° F/ 99° F
R. Juarez - LASD 02:25 pm 79° F/ 102°F
A. Penrith - LAPD 02:40 pm 79° F/ 100° F
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32 LAP HIGH-SPEED COURSE
VEHICLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
CHEVROLET IMPALA V6 (9C1)
** 1 – Poor 5 – Average 10 – Outstanding
DRIVER COMMENTS
Brakes – Had to adjust for slight fade experienced on lap 5 to 8 of second set. Pedal travel increased on final set of laps. No pull or premature activation felt.
Cornering/Handling – This vehicle displayed lot of body roll at most cornering and hard braking, and con-sistently activated the stability control. Suspension too soft. Transmission (Shift Points) – The transmission kept the engine within its power band without hunting for gears. The shift pattern was consistent in all laps. Engine – Pulls strong to redline.
ITEM RATING **
Steering 8.9
Body Lean 7.8
Bounce 8
Brake Fade 8.6
Brake Pull 9.8
ABS Operation 9.8
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32 LAP HIGH-SPEED COURSE
VEHICLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
FORD SPECIAL SERVICE SEDAN 2.0L FWD
DRIVER LAP 1 LAP 2 LAP 3 LAP 4 LAP 5 LAP 6 LAP 7 LAP 8 AVG TIME
AVG SPEED
R. Robinson - LASD 1:26.75 1:24.49 1:25.90 1:26.78 1:28.47 1:29.04 1:29.31 1:30.34 1:27.71 60.0
G. Correa - LAPD 1:26.77 1:26.36 1:26.86 1:28.47 1:29.12 1:29.66 1:31.07 1:30.75 1:28.61 59.4
R. Juarez - LASD 1:27.47 1:27.09 1:26.88 1:29.34 1:29.56 1:29.60 1:37.32 1:34.39 1:29.55 58.8
A. Penrith - LAPD 1:33.39 1:33.01 1:33.18 1:35.25 1:34.25 1:35.82 1:33.10 1:36.03 1:34.18 55.9
DRIVER TIME TEST STARTED AIR TEMP / TRACK TEMP (Deg. F)
R. Robinson - LASD 02:29 pm 79° F/ 100°F
G. Correa – LAPD 02:40 pm 79° F/ 99° F
R. Juarez - LASD 03:00 pm 80° F/ 97° F
A. Penrith - LAPD 03:20 pm 80° F/ 97° F
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32 LAP HIGH-SPEED COURSE
VEHICLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
FORD SPECIAL SERVICE SEDAN 2.0L FWD
** 1 – Poor 5 – Average 10 – Outstanding
DRIVER COMMENTS
Brakes – The brakes worked well on all 8 laps. Pedal feel and travel was good and remained consistent. There was no fade or pull
Cornering/Handling – The car displayed neutral to minimal understeer in all corners. Body lean and bounce were minimal. Steering feel and input were good. Transmission (Shift Points) – The transmission worked well all eight laps. Engine – The engine made good power on the first 3 laps of each set. From lap 4, the engine goes into a pro-tection mode cutting power for the remaining laps.
ITEM RATING **
Steering 9.8
Body Lean 9.8
Bounce 9.8
Brake Fade 10
Brake Pull 10
ABS Operation 10
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32 LAP HIGH-SPEED COURSE
VEHICLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
DODGE CHARGER V8 3.08 AWD
DRIVER LAP 1 LAP 2 LAP 3 LAP 4 LAP 5 LAP 6 LAP 7 LAP 8 AVG TIME
AVG SPEED
R. Robinson - LASD 1:22.57 1:21.30 1:21.40 1:21.16 1:22.51 1:20.84 1:21.48 1:22.18 1:21.75 64.0
G. Correa - LAPD 1:23.64 1:22.30 1:22.40 1:21.77 1:22.39 1:21.76 1:21.88 1:22.54 1:22.19 64.1
R. Juarez - LASD 1:22.54 1:21.60 1:21.53 1:21.99 1:22.30 1:20.96 1:21.19 1:21.38 1:21.64 64.5
A. Penrith - LAPD 1:24.15 1:22.35 1:24.22 1:23.11 1:23.85 1:23.15 1:24.45 1:24.05 1:23.70 62.8
DRIVER TIME TEST STARTED AIR TEMP / TRACK TEMP (Deg. F)
R. Robinson - LASD 09:00 am 69° F/ 67° F
G. Correa – LAPD 09:23 am 70° F/ 73° F
R. Juarez - LASD 09:42 am 70° F/ 77° F
A. Penrith - LAPD 10:00 am 73° F/ 82° F
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32 LAP HIGH-SPEED COURSE
VEHICLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
DODGE CHARGER V8 3.08 AWD
** 1 – Poor 5 – Average 10 – Outstanding
DRIVER COMMENTS
Brakes – The brakes worked mostly well throughout the first three sets. The rate of decel was very good and remained consistent, though there was an observation of a slight softening in pedal and feel at the end of front straight-away before the turn on lap 8 of first two sets but no pull was experienced.
ABS failed to function on all 8 laps of the last set and one side rear brakes remained locked for a moment af-ter the pedal was released. Cornering/Handling – Vehicle handled very consistent on all laps. No ESC premature intervention felt and when it activated, no power loss was felt. Lean and bounce was very consistent and predictable as well as the tires. Transmission (Shift Points) – Transmission worked well, keeping the engine in its power-band at all times. Engine – The engine makes huge power on demand. Other – Tire were predictable. Steering effort and ratio are very good.
ITEM RATING **
Steering 9.8
Body Lean 9.9
Bounce 9.8
Brake Fade 9.3
Brake Pull 9.8
ABS Operation 7.8
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32 LAP HIGH-SPEED COURSE
VEHICLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN AWD ECOBOOST
DRIVER LAP 1 LAP 2 LAP 3 LAP 4 LAP 5 LAP 6 LAP 7 LAP 8 AVG TIME
AVG SPEED
R. Robinson - LASD 1:20.92 1:21.32 1:20.44 1:20.54 1:20.63 1:20.82 1:20.67 1:21.01 1:20.75 65.1
C. Dooros - LAPD 1:21.70 1:21.07 1:20.87 1:21.38 1:21.07 1:21.71 1:21.98 1:22.04 1:21.49 64.7
R. Juarez - LASD 1:21.80 1:20.99 1:21.19 1:21.82 1:21.56 1:21.18 1:21.00 1:21.69 1:21.41 64.7
A. Penrith - LAPD 1:21.18 1:21.50 1:21.46 1:20.86 1:21.18 1:21.50 1:20.80 1:21.10 1:21.20 64.9
DRIVER TIME TEST STARTED AIR TEMP / TRACK TEMP (Deg. F)
R. Robinson - LASD 09:42 am 70° F/ 77° F
G. Correa – LAPD 10:00 am 73° F/ 82°F
R. Juarez - LASD 10:21 am 74° F/ 85°F
A. Penrith - LAPD 10:42 am 74° F/ 88° F
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32 LAP HIGH-SPEED COURSE
VEHICLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN AWD ECOBOOST
** 1 – Poor 5 – Average 10 – Outstanding
DRIVER COMMENTS
Brakes – More effective initial bite of brakes would have made modulating easier but brakes worked well and consistent up to last two laps of second set. Adjustments had to be made for increased pedal travel and feel for the remaining laps but decal rate remained good.
Cornering/Handling – The car displays mostly neutral to mild understeer handling in all turns. Steering feel and input were good. Mid corner rotation was also good. Body lean and bounce were minimal. Handled very well with minimal ESC intervention. Strong consistent pull and very good balance of the AWD. Transmission (Shift Points) – The transmission worked very well all laps keeping the engine in its power-band. Engine – The engine makes very good power at all times. Turbo engages very smoothly.
ITEM RATING **
Steering 9.8
Body Lean 9.8
Bounce 9.9
Brake Fade 9
Brake Pull 10
ABS Operation 10
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32 LAP HIGH-SPEED COURSE
VEHICLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
CHEVROLET CAPRICE V8 (9C1)
DRIVER LAP 1 LAP 2 LAP 3 LAP 4 LAP 5 LAP 6 LAP 7 LAP 8 AVG TIME
AVG SPEED
R. Robinson - LASD 1:22.32 1:21.44 1:21.74 1:21.00 1:21.81 1:22.63 1:21.81 1:22.39 1:21.92 64.2
G. Correa - LAPD 1:23.96 1:23.42 1:23.46 1:23.11 1:22.63 1:23.26 1:21.55 1:23.49 1:23.19 63.3
R. Juarez - LASD 1:23.25 1:22.79 1:22.50 1:22.32 1:23.05 1:22.47 1:22.00 1:22.77 1:22.63 63.7
A. Penrith - LAPD 1:23.79 1:23.81 1:23.48 1:27.40 1:25.00 1:24.10 1:25.40 1:24.50 1:24.63 62.4
DRIVER TIME TEST STARTED AIR TEMP / TRACK TEMP (Deg. F)
R. Robinson - LASD 10:21 am 74° F/ 85° F
G. Correa – LAPD 10:40 am 75° F/ 90°F
R. Juarez - LASD 11:01 am 75° F/ 93° F
A. Penrith - LAPD 11:22 am 75° F/ 96° F
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32 LAP HIGH-SPEED COURSE
VEHICLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
CHEVROLET CAPRICE V8 (9C1)
** 1 – Poor 5 – Average 10 – Outstanding
DRIVER COMMENTS
Brakes –Initial bite and rate of deceleration was good but pedal travel increased toward the end of second set and noticed some fades but the pedal stayed firm. Decal rate decreased at the fourth set but the brakes were firm and predictable. No premature ABS intrusion was experienced.
Cornering/Handling –The car displayed neutral to mild / moderate understeer in all turns. Excessive amount of stability control intervention seemed inconsistent from lap to lap, as it was sometimes overly pe-nalizing. Chassis is well integrated to engine demand. Body lean and bounce were minimal. Steering inputs are slightly sluggish, with mid corner lag. Transmission (Shift Points) – The transmission kept the engine in its power-band at all times. Engine – The engine make good power at all times. Other – Stability control was slightly intrusive if driven hard into corners, but not overly invasive. Good car!
ITEM RATING **
Steering 9.5
Body Lean 9.3
Bounce 9.3
Brake Fade 9
Brake Pull 10
ABS Operation 9.8
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32 LAP HIGH-SPEED COURSE
VEHICLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY AWD ECOBOOST
DRIVER LAP 1 LAP 2 LAP 3 LAP 4 LAP 5 LAP 6 LAP 7 LAP 8 AVG TIME
AVG SPEED
R. Robinson - LASD 1:24.89 1:24.64 1:24.39 1:24.97 1:24.82 1:24.76 1:24.76 1:24.68 1:24.73 62.2
G. Correa - LAPD 1:26.38 1:26.30 1:25.68 1:26.02 1:25.55 1:25.67 1:26.01 1:26.01 1:25.95 61.3
R. Juarez - LASD 1:25.22 1:24.64 1:25.07 1:24.99 1:24.57 1:.24.91 1:24.97 1:25.43 1:24.96 62.0
A. Penrith - LAPD 1:25.50 1:25.24 1:25.97 1:25.22 1:24.87 1:24.88 1:25.06 1:26.06 1:25.31 61.8
DRIVER TIME TEST STARTED AIR TEMP / TRACK TEMP (Deg. F)
R. Robinson - LASD 11:01 am 75° F/ 93°F
G. Correa – LAPD 11:22 am 78° F/ 94°F
R. Juarez - LASD 11:42 am 77° F/ 99° F
A. Penrith - LAPD 12:02 pm 78° F/ 100° F
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32 LAP HIGH-SPEED COURSE
VEHICLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY AWD ECOBOOST
** 1 – Poor 5 – Average 10 – Outstanding
DRIVER COMMENTS
Brakes – The brakes were consistent and worked well for the first two sets but would like to see more initial bite and better rate of deceleration for easier modulation. There was no fade or pull experienced but increase in pedal travel was evident from the third set resulting in low-pedal bite area making harder for the driver to modulate the brake.
Cornering/Handling – The vehicle handled consistent with moderate body lean and bounce. Well calibrated electronic stability control system with minimal intervention and its predictable allowing some room for driv-er corrections. Transmission (Shift Points) – Shift points consistent with no error. Always in the correct gear. No waiting for downshifts. Engine – The engine made good power, pulled hard to redline without any issues.
ITEM RATING **
Steering 9.6
Body Lean 9
Bounce 9.3
Brake Fade 9.3
Brake Pull 10
ABS Operation 10
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32 LAP HIGH-SPEED COURSE
VEHICLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
DODGE CHARGER V8 2.62
DRIVER LAP 1 LAP 2 LAP 3 LAP 4 LAP 5 LAP 6 LAP 7 LAP 8 AVG TIME
AVG SPEED
R. Robinson - LASD 1:23.93 1:22.93 1:22.80 1:23.19 1:22.76 1:23.99 1:23.18 1:23.59 1:23.25 63.2
G. Correa - LAPD 1:26.34 1:24.90 1:24.83 1:24.45 1:24.18 1:24.79 1:25.03 1:25.29 1:24.84 62.1
R. Juarez - LASD 1:24.44 1:24.25 1:23.82 1:23.74 1:25.05 1:24.03 1:24.67 1:23.88 1:24.22 62.5
A. Penrith - LAPD 1:24.78 1:24.18 1:23.52 1:23.34 1:23.46 1:24.20 1:24.44 1:24.06 1:23.97 62.8
DRIVER TIME TEST STARTED AIR TEMP / TRACK TEMP (Deg. F)
R. Robinson - LASD 11:42 am 77° F/ 99° F
G. Correa – LAPD 12:02 pm 78°F / 100°F
R. Juarez - LASD 12:24 pm 78° F/ 104° F
A. Penrith - LAPD 12:45 pm 78° F/ 104° F
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32 LAP HIGH-SPEED COURSE
VEHICLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
DODGE CHARGER V8 2.62
** 1 – Poor 5 – Average 10 – Outstanding
DRIVER COMMENTS
Brakes – The brakes worked well on all laps. The initial bite and rate of deceleration were very good and remained consistent. Pedal travel and feel were also good, making for easy modulation. There was no fade or pull.
Cornering/Handling – The car handled well with some electronic stability control system intervention, light steering feel but responds well. Car displayed neutral to mild understeer in all corners. Body lean and bounce were minimal. Mid corner rotation was good. Transmission (Shift Points) – The transmission performed well on all laps keeping the engine in its power- band. Engine – The engine made good power on all laps. Other – ESC is tad too invasive. Slim line between smooth, slightly quicker, and rougher inputs for the acti-vation of ESC.
ITEM RATING **
Steering 9.6
Body Lean 9.6
Bounce 9.5
Brake Fade 10
Brake Pull 10
ABS Operation 10
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32 LAP HIGH-SPEED COURSE
VEHICLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
CHEVROLET TAHOE PPV 2WD (9C1)
DRIVER LAP 1 LAP 2 LAP 3 LAP 4 LAP 5 LAP 6 LAP 7 LAP 8 AVG TIME
AVG SPEED
R. Robinson - LASD 1:28.72 1:27.40 1:27.44 1:27.54 1:27.82 1:27.64 1:28.38 1:28.62 1:27.88 60.0
G. Correa - LAPD 1:29.63 1:28.95 1:27.92 1:28.33 1:28.28 1:28.13 1:28.45 1:28.13 1:28.33 59.7
R. Juarez - LASD 1:30.12 1:28.73 1:28.57 1:29.32 1:29.74 1:28.38 1:28.81 1:29.62 1:29.10 59.1
A. Penrith - LAPD 1:30.30 1:28.68 1:27.43 1:28.23 1:27.96 1:27.87 1:29.63 1:28.13 1:28.35 59.7
DRIVER TIME TEST STARTED AIR TEMP / TRACK TEMP (Deg. F)
R. Robinson - LASD 03:45 pm 80°F / 99° F
G. Correa – LAPD 04:06 pm 80° F/ 96°F
R. Juarez - LASD 04:25 pm 80° F/ 93° F
A. Penrith - LAPD 04:45 pm 78° F/ 89° F
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32 LAP HIGH-SPEED COURSE
VEHICLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
CHEVROLET TAHOE PPV 2WD (9C1)
** 1 – Poor 5 – Average 10 – Outstanding
DRIVER COMMENTS
Brakes – The brakes worked well all laps. Decel rate and initial bite were good and remained consistent throughout the first three sets. Pedal travel and feel were good and remained consistent. There was no fade, pull, pre-mature ABS or excessive assist experienced. Pedal travel increased on the fourth set but brakes re-mained strong and consistent. Cornering/Handling – The vehicle displayed mild understeer to mild oversteer in all turns . Steering feel and input were good. Body lean and bounce were moderate with minimal ESC intervention . Performed well and predictable on all laps. Chassis is compliant and well matched for a large SUV. Vehicle does experience oscillation / bucking under hard acceleration; lot of weight transfer while exiting a turn. Transmission (Shift Points) – The transmission kept the engine in its power band at all times. Shifts were smooth and consistent with no hesitation. Engine – The engine made good power on all laps. Other – Front left tire shows signs of wear. However the tires worked well and were predictable.
ITEM RATING **
Steering 9.1
Body Lean 8
Bounce 7.3
Brake Fade 9
Brake Pull 9.3
ABS Operation 10
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32 LAP HIGH-SPEED COURSE
VEHICLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY 3.7L AWD
DRIVER LAP 1 LAP 2 LAP 3 LAP 4 LAP 5 LAP 6 LAP 7 LAP 8 AVG TIME
AVG SPEED
R. Robinson - LASD 1:28.66 1:27.95 1:27.93 1:27.54 1:27.38 1:27.65 1:27.63 1:27.98 1:27.76 60.0
G. Correa - LAPD 1:29.18 1:28.50 1:28.07 1:28.11 1:28.38 1:28.20 1:28.08 1:28.15 1:28.44 59.6
R. Juarez - LASD 1:28.62 1:28.26 1:27.46 1:28.08 1:27.71 1:27.80 1:27.85 1:27.56 1:27.88 59.9
A. Penrith - LAPD 1:28.24 1:28.29 1:27.85 1:27.56 1:27.17 1:28.34 1:27.62 1:27.13 1:27.77 60.0
DRIVER TIME TEST STARTED AIR TEMP / TRACK TEMP (Deg. F)
R. Robinson - LASD 01:10 pm 80° F/ 105° F
G. Correa – LAPD 01:32 pm 80° F/ 106° F
R. Juarez - LASD 01:54 pm 81° F/ 106° F
A. Penrith - LAPD 02:15 pm 79°F/ 105° F
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32 LAP HIGH-SPEED COURSE
VEHICLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY 3.7L AWD
** 1 – Poor 5 – Average 10 – Outstanding
DRIVER COMMENTS
Brakes – Brakes performed very well on all sets of 8 laps. Good pedal length, feel and modulation. Rate of decel was consistent throughout. Cornering/Handling – The vehicle displayed neutral to mild understeer in all turns. Body lean and bounce were minimal. Chassis is very well balanced for this type of vehicle (SUV). Good jounce and rebound set-ting, allowing for good turn-in and mid corner adjustments. Steering feel and input were both good. Transmission (Shift Points) – Transmission performed well with no issue/s detected. Engine – The engine pulls strong to redline, complements the chassis. Other – Stability control works extremely well with the chassis and engine combined. Minimal activation / intrusion with ESC. The vehicle is very predictable and easy to drive. Very well suited car for patrol and pur-suit. Car becomes a non-factor to the average law enforcement driver.
ITEM RATING **
Steering 9.8
Body Lean 9.5
Bounce 9.8
Brake Fade 9.8
Brake Pull 10
ABS Operation 10
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32 LAP HIGH-SPEED COURSE
VEHICLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
DODGE CHARGER V6 3.08
DRIVER LAP 1 LAP 2 LAP 3 LAP 4 LAP 5 LAP 6 LAP 7 LAP 8 AVG TIME
AVG SPEED
R. Robinson - LASD 1:26.01 1:24.83 1:25.28 1:25.39 1:24.73 1:25.40 1:25.26 1:25.17 1:25.23 61.7
G. Correa - LAPD 1:26.27 1:25.93 1:26.04 1:25.52 1:25.81 1:25.82 1:26.37 1:25.88 1:25.93 61.3
R. Juarez - LASD 1:25.07 1:24.17 1:24.26 1:24.24 1:24.44 1:24.50 1:25.80 1:24.33 1:24.50 62.3
A. Penrith - LAPD 1:25.48 1:24.75 1:24.91 1:24.48 1:24.15 1:24.83 1:25.34 1:24.94 1:24.86 62.1
DRIVER TIME TEST STARTED AIR TEMP / TRACK TEMP (Deg. F)
R. Robinson - LASD 01:54 pm 80° F/ 106° F
G. Correa – LAPD 02:15 pm 79° F/ 105° F
R. Juarez - LASD 02:33 pm 79° F/ 104° F
A. Penrith - LAPD 02:55 pm 82° F/ 102° F
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32 LAP HIGH-SPEED COURSE
VEHICLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
DODGE CHARGER V6 3.08
** 1 – Poor 5 – Average 10 – Outstanding
DRIVER COMMENTS
Brakes – Very first driver experienced a shudder that shook the entire car when braking at the end of the back straight on the very first lap but no recurrence. Brakes performed extremely well on all remaining sets of laps. Great rate of decel, modulation and feel. There was no pull, fade or pre-mature ABS experienced. Cornering/Handling – The car displayed neutral to mild understeer handling in turns and minimal interven-tion of ESC experienced. Body lean and bounce were minimal. Steering feel and input were good. Transmission (Shift Points) – The transmission kept the engine in its power-band Engine – Good power-plant! Pulls strong and consistent to redline. Other – Stability control worked well. Intervention level is well balanced with chassis.
ITEM RATING **
Steering 9.8
Body Lean 9.8
Bounce 9.8
Brake Fade 10
Brake Pull 10
ABS Operation 9.5
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32 LAP HIGH-SPEED COURSE
VEHICLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
CHEVROLET TAHOE PPV 4WD (9C1)
DRIVER LAP 1 LAP 2 LAP 3 LAP 4 LAP 5 LAP 6 LAP 7 LAP 8 AVG TIME
AVG SPEED
R. Robinson - LASD 1:29.12 1:27.52 1:27.83 1:28.19 1:28.14 1:27.91 1:28.41 1:28.80 1:28.27 59.7
G. Correa - LAPD 1:31.06 1:29.20 1:28.30 1:28.02 1:28.86 1:28.80 1:28.87 1:28.44 1:28.73 59.5
R. Juarez - LASD 1:30.80 1:28.63 1:30.44 1:31.18 1:31.93 1:32.59 1:33.63 1:33.63 1:31.10 57.9
A. Penrith - LAPD 1:28.67 1:27.54 1:27.38 1:27.08 1:27.00 1:27.87 1:27.70 1:28.26 1:27.64 60.2
DRIVER TIME TEST STARTED AIR TEMP / TRACK TEMP (Deg. F)
R. Robinson - LASD 02:33 pm 79° F/ 104° F
G. Correa – LAPD 02:55 pm 82° F/ 102° F
R. Juarez - LASD 03:15 pm 80° F/ 101° F
A. Penrith - LAPD 03:43 pm 80° F/ 99° F
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32 LAP HIGH-SPEED COURSE
VEHICLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
CHEVROLET TAHOE PPV 4WD (9C1)
** 1 – Poor 5 – Average 10 – Outstanding
DRIVER COMMENTS
Brakes – The brakes worked well though slight pull to the right and ABS activation on firm brake applica-tions were experienced, easily controllable. Decal rate got longer and ABS activation increased starting from the beginning of the last set of laps. Cornering/Handling – The vehicle handled well for a large SUV. It displayed mild to moderate understeer in all turns as well as mild to moderate body lean and bounce. Steering feel is good. Felt moderate ESC with minimal lag time for return throttle. Front left tire seems to have more wear than usual. However, the tires worked predictably on all laps. Transmission (Shift Points) – The transmission kept the engine in its power-band at all times Engine – The engine made good power on all laps Other – Front left tire started to lose grip on the 4th and 5th laps, plus vibration / rough feel.
ITEM RATING **
Steering 9.1
Body Lean 8.8
Bounce 8.1
Brake Fade 8.8
Brake Pull 7.8
ABS Operation 9
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PURSUIT COURSE EVALUATION RESULTS
This test is for those vehicles equipped with a factory installed POLICE PACKAGE and identified by the manufacturer as pursuit vehicles. This evaluation is conducted on a closed 2.6 mile city street course which closely represents the environment most urban law enforcement agencies must contend with. The course has several straight-a-ways and consists of many right and left turns and obstacles in the roadway.
This is the final test during our road certification and the manufacturers, if they so choose, are allowed to re-build the vehicle’s brake system and replace tires prior to this test.
For this test, two drivers are utilized for each vehicle. Each driver completes two laps around the city pursuit course. Lap timing is via a GPS based Race Logic “DriftBox02” mounted in the car. The combined times of the two laps are recorded next to the driver's name.
If the test vehicle is unable to complete the course in less than 5 minutes, it is judged unacceptable for high speed law enforcement use.
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PURSUIT COURSE VEHICLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN AWD 3.7L
** 1 – Poor 5 – Average 10 – Outstanding
DRIVERS TOTAL TIME AIR /TRACK SPEED
G. Correa LAPD 04:27.15 35.0
R. Robinson - LASD 04:24.88 35.3
Average Time 04:26.00 Average Speed 35.2
ITEM RATING **
Steering 10
Body Lean 10
Bounce 10
Brake Fade 10
Brake Pull 10
ABS Operation 10
DRIVER COMMENTS
Brakes – The brakes were very good on all laps. No pull, no fade felt on ABS.
Cornering/Handling – Outstanding handling with minimal intervention. Handling felt neutral in all turns.
Transmission (Shift Points) – Transmission performed outstanding with no lag in downshifts.
Engine – Good strong pull on all laps, without any hesitation felt.
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PURSUIT COURSE VEHICLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
CHEVROLET CAPRICE V6 (9C1)
** 1 – Poor 5 – Average 10 – Outstanding
DRIVERS TOTAL TIME AIR /TRACK SPEED
G. Correa LAPD 04:30.14 34.7
R. Robinson - LASD 04:33.15 34.3
Average Time 04:31.60 Average Speed 34.4
ITEM RATING **
Steering 10
Body Lean 10
Bounce 10
Brake Fade 10
Brake Pull 10
ABS Operat