How fast are cop cars?

[max_boost]

Well, like the title says, how fast are they? I always wondered.....do they release performance numbers on the cars? hahaha I once asked a cop who was eating at my restaurant, he said he got his car upto 220.......I wasn't asking how fast, I was asking how powerful.......anyway.......:burnout:

[max_boost]

Cause from a roll tonight on Deerfoot, this thing just took off......of course I wasn't trying to keep up or anything hahaha cause my car can't keep up to anything.......lol

[300rwhp]

who cares it only takes second to dial the helicopter
but i heard there only allowed to go 180 and secondly they dont have z rated tires so that might say something

[CRXguy]

So that's why I saw cop lights down on Deerfoot!:D

[mrmattyk]

I dunno I've seen them really cook down the road. Police interceptor engines must be something fierce.

[szw]

These are times when we wish we had a 'ask the officer' section!

[boi-alien]

well, i remember my friend telling me that the old caprices had corvette engines in them

[three.eighteen.]

nope...i read a popular mechanics article about it, where they tested a caprice and its cruiser counterpart, more or less the same performance, police rims can hop mad curbs i hear though

[Weapon_R]

Police cars have the same regular engine. These are the powerful ford V8 4.6L engines.

The only reason we over estimate them is because Cops are allowed to take these cars to their limits whereas we can't. They aren't anything special.

These police cars have the upgraded brake kit also, just like the ones supplied to the taxi drivers.

[James]

oh ive been passed by cops going well over 180 on Deerfoot/glenmore before! what a nice little police escort when there going that fast.......that takes somes balls, done it a few times! :D

[got M]

Originally posted by CRXguy
So that's why I saw cop lights down on Deerfoot!:D

Cop lights on Deerfoot = Mike
Ask him how fast he was going:burnout:

[4wheeldrift]

Faster than you Sam, thats all you need to know :D

[turboMiata]

http://www.findit.co.uk/uk/cars/ford/pictures/escort/0034.jpg

Don't know the numbers on this one, but I'm sure it's faster than my car.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[rage2]

I know for a fact that they're not that fast... :D

[turboMiata]

What do you mean? It's got such a huge spoiler!

[Ferio_vti]

Originally posted by Weapon_R
Police cars have the same regular engine. These are the powerful ford V8 4.6L engines.

The only reason we over estimate them is because Cops are allowed to take these cars to their limits whereas we can't. They aren't anything special.


Exactly. Besides, who else aside from cops drive Crown Vics and Caprices?? Old people. And how often do you see Gramps gunning it down Deerfoot??
Be damn funny to see though.

[buh_buh]

this one's probably pretty fast:

[mrmattyk]

Ya my friend has a crown vic. He's such an asshole, he drives around on 4.20 in parking lots and parks and freaks people out.

He can really get going though, it's super powerful.

[mwmhong]

Older LS1 powered Caprice Interceptors=fast as $#it :thumbsup:

Current Ford Crown Vic Interceptors= not so fast :thumbsdow

[300rwhp]

caprices aint that fast they had a the same engine as a camro but wieghed much more

crown vics have the mustang engine with a better cooling sys and a feul pump and the shift points are stronger (faster)

other than that there same as a mustang 96-98 engine made to last longer

[T5_X]

caprices can go. They had the LT1 engine (same as impala ss, vette, camaro)
260 hp @ 5000 rpm
330 lb.-ft. @ 2400

Of course all those cars handle like boats. Why don't they drive safer, more fuel efficient, nimble cars? Seems like they'd gain in the long run :dunno:

[GP_DrIvEr]

Originally posted by Ranger_X31
Of course all those cars handle like boats. Why don't they drive safer, more fuel efficient, nimble cars? Seems like they'd gain in the long run :dunno:

i think thats why there are more malibu's as cop cars now, :rofl: they could do way better than a malibu for a cop car, but it probably handles better than a crown vic :dunno:

[three.eighteen.]

they should give the cops j-bodies, theyre cheap, use less gas and probably more nimble than a boat

[max_boost]

So Rage2, I am assuming cop cars won't be running 13's? haha

[300rwhp]

the crown vic doesnt handle worse than a impala

[redline_13000]

i heard that they have the stock engine, a 4.6l v8, just upgraded coolant system, and heavy duty suspension, and i know for a fact they DONT handle like boats:D

[max_boost]

Would it be illegal for a cop to bring his car to RAce City for secret street? haha

[redline_13000]

Originally posted by max_boost
Would it be illegal for a cop to bring his car to RAce City for secret street? haha

probably not, that would be cool to see one racing though

[marek]

I heard down in san diego they have somethin similar to secret street and you can race a police cruiser down the 1/4mile.

[[GaGe]]

i'm pretty sure they just have stock engines. that's why there are car chases that last a long time. backup for chases are a camaro, and the HAWC. i'm not 100% sure though, i just predicted this after watching Real TV.. :rofl:

[ninspeed]

I was going to start a new thread on this, but since this is here..
Today i took a 2003 Chevrolet Impala with the police package for a little spin (no light bar on it yet).. Now it only has the 3.8L V-6 series II... not the fastest engine in the world, but its got some balls to it.. where this car is good though is the handeling. The car come with bigger 4 disc brakes, 16" heavy duty steel rims with a little bit wider and smaller profile tire. Its designed to bu used in the city, dont need to go fast, it needs to handle. They could have done with out the eagle RSA, and put a bit better tire on.. but meh, i had fun (its amazing how many people though i was a undercover cop..)

[RX-7_TWINTURBO]

I asked a cop what the Whole "Police interceptor" thing was about and he said it was basicly just upgraded Suspension and better brakes, Im pretty sure theres a chip in there too though.

[T5_X]

Originally posted by ninspeed
I was going to start a new thread on this, but since this is here..
Today i took a 2003 Chevrolet Impala with the police package for a little spin (no light bar on it yet).. Now it only has the 3.8L V-6 series II... not the fastest engine in the world, but its got some balls to it.. where this car is good though is the handeling. The car come with bigger 4 disc brakes, 16" heavy duty steel rims with a little bit wider and smaller profile tire. Its designed to bu used in the city, dont need to go fast, it needs to handle. They could have done with out the eagle RSA, and put a bit better tire on.. but meh, i had fun (its amazing how many people though i was a undercover cop..)

The new impalas are much better choices than crown vics for sure. They're way more fuel efficient and handle better.

[redline_13000]

Originally posted by RX-7_TWINTURBO
I asked a cop what the Whole "Police interceptor" thing was about and he said it was basicly just upgraded Suspension and better brakes, Im pretty sure theres a chip in there too though.


i doubt they would put a chip in...not gonna make them catch anything faster than them..

[speedracer]

Originally posted by max_boost
Would it be illegal for a cop to bring his car to RAce City for secret street? haha

The public image wouldn't go too well.
(On another note it's really easy to drive and operate the vehicle with one hand on the steering wheel)

However, a built drag car that was built by Calgary police members would be :thumbsup:

When I went through the dealer codes for vehicles (I came across intrepid) the vehicle is pretty much a Taxi (heavy duty shocks, heavy duty...) with some options on console and guages (most PD will outfit their own equipment so in a sense it is a Taxi). There is an option for engine upgrade.

[ninspeed]

Originally posted by speedracer


When I went through the dealer codes for vehicles (I came across intrepid) the vehicle is pretty much a Taxi (heavy duty shocks, heavy duty...) with some options on console and guages (most PD will outfit their own equipment so in a sense it is a Taxi). There is an option for engine upgrade.

Actually some police forces are bring in some police packaged intrepids for trial use. They are using the 3.5l v6 with the typical police upgrades... now why cant cops be like the euro cops and drive bmw!!!

[silverEL]

they should drive the new impala SS

[hjr]

Originally posted by turboMiata
http://www.findit.co.uk/uk/cars/ford/pictures/escort/0034.jpg

Don't know the numbers on this one, but I'm sure it's faster than my car.

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Originally posted by turboMiata
What do you mean? It's got such a huge spoiler!

? You do realize that that is a Escort Cosworth Right? The spoiler is stock. And it IS really fast. Great choice for a police car.

Just askin

[gpomp]

Originally posted by hjr





? You do realize that that is a Escort Cosworth Right? The spoiler is stock. And it IS really fast. Great choice for a police car.

Just askin

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[MistaBrent]

Originally posted by GP_DrIvEr


i think thats why there are more malibu's as cop cars now, :rofl: they could do way better than a malibu for a cop car, but it probably handles better than a crown vic :dunno:


do you mean Impala . I notice all my friends say Malibu when they see the Impala cop cars.


hehe

[soarer]

i have just been watching a video of a cop car going 165mph (265kmh)

[Maxt]

I had a little session with the RCMP in a crown vic, I whipped it up to 190 and back down, the cop just wanted to talk to me about something else, they were not after me for the speed, but they thanked for me slowing enough to allow them to catch up, so from that I would assume they topped out somewhere south of 190.
My neighbour is a GM mechanic, and we were talking about cop cars one day, he said that Gm and most likely ford also, refuses warranty to any car that is chipped or has the speed limiter bypassed, and that given how cheap and cash strapped the rcmp are they would not do anything to risk the refusal of warranty to a fleet of cars. The police and taxi model variants are often scrutinzed far more for owner abuse than regualar passenger cars so they tend to stick by the book on them...
The RCMP has a few specialy pursuit cars, out around maple creek saskatchewan, the RCMP have a ram air Firechicken, and various mustangs between Calgary and Edmonton, other than that, most cop cars have the arbitrary 165 km/h or there abouts speed cut off that we all put up with in domestic vehicles 1996 and newer, and I think thats why when you see a report about a car chase the speeds never seem to exceed 160 km/h, they only state higher speeds when the cops couldn't catch them without the helicopter...Maxt

[4wheeldrift]

Originally posted by marek
I heard down in san diego they have somethin similar to secret street and you can race a police cruiser down the 1/4mile. The program was called "Beat the Heat", and they had two vehicles. one was a standard police interceptor, the other was a full blown tube frame drag car painted in CHP colors, complete with light bar.

[ninspeed]

Originally posted by silverEL
they should drive the new impala SS
it only has the 3.4l engine.. nothing special other than some rims and decals...

[73-440-Cuda]

only a 4.6 huh??? so then they should be no match for my 7.2 right?

[Weapon_R]

Originally posted by 73-440-Cuda
only a 4.6 huh??? so then they should be no match for my 7.2 right?

No, but I doubt you'd be much of a match for Hawks though :rofl:

[73-440-Cuda]

its a pretty small town so i dont think they even have helicopters. i wouldnt run from the cops anyways its just not worth the risk of destroying my baby just to avoid a few hundred dollar ticket.

[GP_DrIvEr]

Originally posted by MistaBrent



do you mean Impala . I notice all my friends say Malibu when they see the Impala cop cars.


hehe

:rofl: i mean impala, i always get te 2 mixed up haha :banghead:

[HRD2PLZ]

I know from experience (years ago) that the Suburbans are governed at 150km/h :angel:

[300rwhp]

in bs there are a few interesting cars. In parkesville and on the island Highway there is a camaro z-28 with a 454 and a dual stage n20 system that is from tnt so its digital. They also have a similar camaro for the coqihuaila highway. But other than that nothin special.

[300rwhp]

sorry in bc not bs

[XES]

I have asked a "family friend" about the speeds on their cop cars. I think he said that the Crown Vics you see driving around can go 180km/h. I may be wrong but i think he said the older cops cars could go 220km/h (i believe those were the caprices). As for the trucks, it is not worth even stating the speed. I know for sure that 220 is the upper limit of any "standard" cop car, but 180 is most likely as fast as the ones you will see on the street will go. The caprices are pretty much obselete.

As for HAWK related stories, i know someone in a porsche who outran (or lost) the chopper on bow trail. The cops had a full baracade set up though. I'm not sure how, but he was smooth enough to get out of the situation without a ticket or anything. The officer in charge said that the chopper lost sight of the vehicle and therefore could not confirm that his porsche was the porsche that was speeding. Yaaaa, how many other porsches like that are cruising around at 2am.

[Scott]

Originally posted by 300rwhp
in bc there are a few interesting cars. In parkesville and on the island Highway there is a camaro z-28 with a 454 and a dual stage n20 system that is from tnt so its digital. They also have a similar camaro for the coqihuaila highway. But other than that nothin special.

They scrapped all the camaros in BC, apparently the aged and decrepid old RCMP officers were having back problems getiing in and out of the car all day.

[GT2NV]

Originally posted by XES
I have asked a "family friend" about the speeds on their cop cars. I think he said that the Crown Vics you see driving around can go 180km/h. I may be wrong but i think he said the older cops cars could go 220km/h (i believe those were the caprices). As for the trucks, it is not worth even stating the speed. I know for sure that 220 is the upper limit of any "standard" cop car, but 180 is most likely as fast as the ones you will see on the street will go. The caprices are pretty much obselete.

As for HAWK related stories, i know someone in a porsche who outran (or lost) the chopper on bow trail. The cops had a full baracade set up though. I'm not sure how, but he was smooth enough to get out of the situation without a ticket or anything. The officer in charge said that the chopper lost sight of the vehicle and therefore could not confirm that his porsche was the porsche that was speeding. Yaaaa, how many other porsches like that are cruising around at 2am.
heh nice , thanx for the good read:)

[Ernie]

I read an article in a canadian magazine a couple years ago in which they named the fastest cars produced in canada. Based on top speed. #1 were the trans am/camaro duo at 260 km/h, followed by a turbo volvo wagon at 230 i believe. Then was the police crown vics. The one featured was the '99 and up design so it applies here. It went 220 km/h. All of the times were best run in 2 directions. I think the ford went 230 with a tailwind. As for power, acceleration is no different than a stock crown vic, save for the exception that i believe the police cars get more aggresive gearing in the rear end, and the transmission would shift more agressively. The difference between the police cars and civilian models deals with upgraded suspension, brakes, cooling, higher output alternator, and of course police required options (vinyl floors, lower quality fabrics with more durability, holes in the pillar for spot light, and roof bracing for roof lights, among other things).

The reason police departments use crown vics (which actually handle well believe it or not), is because they are the only remaining full frame, rear wheel drive, solid rear axle cars left. These factors all contribute to reliability, especially when referring to the conditions faced for a police vehicle (ie. cv joints dont like curbs, front wheel drive trannies tend not to be able to hold up to abuse like their rearwheel drive counterparts, weight from the heavy car is used for ramming). Also the setup of the police car allows the repairs to be done easier (ie.changing a rear wheel drive tranny out, rear diff, front suspension on a rear wheel drive car). They have used front wheel drive cars in the past and they have never lasted. The new impalas will be the same way. Anyone remember the old lumina's??

Anyway, i apologize for the novel. Hope it clears things up.