clark17357 Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 What say our LEO members about the first purpose built police car? Just found it in the lastest issue of American Cop magazine. http://carbonmotors.com/ Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtkeith Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Great looking car...Just don't want one in my rear mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 11 Miles Per Gallon............ Brand Spanking NEW and it qualifies for the "Cash For Clunkers"................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark17357 Posted October 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 11 Miles Per Gallon............ Brand Spanking NEW and it qualifies for the "Cash For Clunkers"................. Where did you get that number? The web site says: "Combined City/Hwy Fuel Economy 28 - 30 mpg." American Cop magazine spoke to 30 mpg. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekheavy Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 11 Miles Per Gallon............ Brand Spanking NEW and it qualifies for the "Cash For Clunkers"................. PERFORMANCE 0 - 60 mph 6.5 seconds Quarter Mile 14.5 seconds @ 98.0 mph Top Speed > 150 mph Braking 60 - 0 mph 125 feet Lateral Acceleration 0.85 g Combined City/Hwy Fuel Economy 28 - 30 mpg <--------< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Needs more power! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark17357 Posted October 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Needs more power! I agree and I figure they will get their foot in the door selling this one to all the city PDs and, once they are making a nickel and have paid back their R & D somewhat, they will introduce something seriously fast for those departments that need pursuit cars. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Doctor Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Power has been lacking in police cruiser since the early 70's. >250 HP is a lot better than the 4 liter HO the Crown Vic I drove had. I like the lay-out of the switches inside too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SicShelby Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 "Hoseable rear seats." Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 I hope I never see one up close! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Doctor Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 "Hoseable rear seats." Nice! You have no idea! :barf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Excellent idea. Let them ALL use the same cars! Much easier to identify bogies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Sounds pretty cool to me! POWERTRAIN / CHASSIS Engine Forced Induction Diesel Recommended Fuel Ultra-low sulfur (ULS) Diesel Driveline Rear-Wheel-Drive Horsepower > 250 bhp Torque > 400 lb-ft Transmission Multi-Speed Automatic Front Brakes 14" Vented Discs, ABS Rear Brakes 13" Vented Discs, ABS Wheels 19 x 8" Steel Tires 245/55R19 Front Suspension Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar Rear Suspension Multi-link, coil springs, self-leveling shocks, anti-roll bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 11 Miles Per Gallon............ Brand Spanking NEW and it qualifies for the "Cash For Clunkers"................. Did you actually read the article? I thought the same thing when I saw the headline. The 11 MPG number is the real world average of all Law Enforcement vehicles countrywide, not what the new car will be rated at. Though rating them(at least with the current method) is pretty much useless for police vehicles anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark17357 Posted October 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 Sounds pretty cool to me! Don't kid us, Ken. "Cool" to you means it has track potential. You likely already have Griggs working on a tricked out suspension for it and God knows what else. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Doctor Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 Personally, I would rather see the HP around 500 for a cruiser! :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09shlb Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 How much power does it take to out run a Motorola? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yfi guy Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 I'm liking Carbon Motors as they're bringing 1500+ jobs to my hometown! Once my SGT is SC'd, I'll have to volunteer and see how fast I can lose them (minus the Motorola, of course)! Ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Don't kid us, Ken. "Cool" to you means it has track potential. You likely already have Griggs working on a tricked out suspension for it and God knows what else. Jim Yeah Jim I guess you're getting to know me pretty well nowadays. A rear driven turbo diesel with big brakes and 19" rims is a heck of a good start already, but some Koni coil overs, Griggs SLA, Greddy snails, custom C&R intercooler, Toyo RA1's, and a roll cage ought to make her ready for some track duty in no time! Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Doctor Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 How much power does it take to out run a Motorola? It happens more than you might think. You have to get close enough to get a license plate first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark17357 Posted October 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 It happens more than you might think. You have to get close enough to get a license plate first. Steve, Doesn't "Be on the lookout for the only car on I-10 East that is going 130 mph" work instead of a license plate number? Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Steve, Doesn't "Be on the lookout for the only car on I-10 East that is going 130 mph" work instead of a license plate number? Jim :bag: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Doctor Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Steve, Doesn't "Be on the lookout for the only car on I-10 East that is going 130 mph" work instead of a license plate number? Jim That depends on the car. While your Shelby may be unique to the area, a speeding white sedan or Chevrolet won't be, and Joe Citizens who own a white Chevrolet won't like it if you are stopping every white Chevrolet for a traffic ticket. Most people evading to avoid a traffic ticket will slow down to normal once they think they've ditched the first police car. Then try to prove it was them with that description. Now those evading for warrants or who are in a stolen auto are different, but must know to melt into the pack and ditch the vehicle ASAP. EDIT: If you drive a common sedan in a common color you may be amazed how many there are on an Interstate in just a few miles if you bother to count. Most departments don't have another LEO just waiting down the Interstate either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007GT Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Looks like it was made from a new Taurus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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