Does anyone know the specs/performance stats on a Cop car?
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planning to out run one? 
Well i got pulled over awhile back and i was talking to the cop about his cruiser.. the cop was cool, and he said it was about as fast as his 96 vette that he has... i think that BS but you never know.
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Well i got pulled over awhile back and i was talking to the cop about his cruiser.. the cop was cool, and he said it was about as fast as his 96 vette that he has... i think that BS but you never know.
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Originally posted by TL_Type_S:
<STRONG>...just any typical cop car -- what's under the hood, and what are its performance numbers??</STRONG>
<STRONG>...just any typical cop car -- what's under the hood, and what are its performance numbers??</STRONG>
For the most part they are the equivalent of the last gen Impala SS ... 350 w/auto tranny.. usually have a bit more work .. but all are usually arounf 0-60 in 7.0 and 1/4 in low 14's. some depts still got "pursit cars" which hauls ass... generally modded 350 that can do close to 160mph ...
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hehe .. no no.. not gunna be drag racing a cop car ANY time soon (or ever for that matter).
I was just curious .. low 14's eh? I thought the stock Impala SS ran the 1/4 in mid-15's?
I was just curious .. low 14's eh? I thought the stock Impala SS ran the 1/4 in mid-15's?
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Originally posted by TL_Type_S:
<STRONG>hehe .. no no.. not gunna be drag racing a cop car ANY time soon (or ever for that matter).
I was just curious .. low 14's eh? I thought the stock Impala SS ran the 1/4 in mid-15's?</STRONG>
<STRONG>hehe .. no no.. not gunna be drag racing a cop car ANY time soon (or ever for that matter).
I was just curious .. low 14's eh? I thought the stock Impala SS ran the 1/4 in mid-15's?</STRONG>
The SS Impalas were generally mid 15's but the cruisers have some added ponies as part of a "Police Package" that GM offers to them. also If ya live in a small town, community, or west virginia there are a lot of cruisers that are modded n ive seen a few with juice in em... but never with state police cars though...
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I found some info on the Crown Vic Interceptor
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Some of the Huntington Beach California Police use the Saleen Mustang to patrol the PCH portion of their coverage. It has the 351 cubic inch V8 with a blower, which has 495 BHP (brake horse power).
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Heres some more on da caprice's:
1994 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1 Police Package - Reviewed by Ken Rolt. out of Massachusetts.
Car Style : Sedan
Drivetrain : v8, 350 cid (5.7 liter), 260 hp @ 5000 rpm and 330 ft-lbs @ 3200 rpm
trans: 4 speed automatic trans (4L60E) w/ overdrive in 4th and lockup
torqueconverter
Gas Mileage : 20 mpg
Acceleration : 0-30 in 2.4 seconds and 0-60 mph in under 7 seconds with a 220 lb driver and 5 gallons in the fuel tank. Top speed (untested) is 140+ mph based on tests of the Michigan State Police for 1994-1996 Caprice 9C1 cars with the LT1 engine.
1994 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1 Police Package - Reviewed by Ken Rolt. out of Massachusetts.
Car Style : Sedan
Drivetrain : v8, 350 cid (5.7 liter), 260 hp @ 5000 rpm and 330 ft-lbs @ 3200 rpm
trans: 4 speed automatic trans (4L60E) w/ overdrive in 4th and lockup
torqueconverter
Gas Mileage : 20 mpg
Acceleration : 0-30 in 2.4 seconds and 0-60 mph in under 7 seconds with a 220 lb driver and 5 gallons in the fuel tank. Top speed (untested) is 140+ mph based on tests of the Michigan State Police for 1994-1996 Caprice 9C1 cars with the LT1 engine.
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Originally posted by RedLineTypeS:
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For the most part they are the equivalent of the last gen Impala SS ... 350 w/auto tranny.. usually have a bit more work .. but all are usually arounf 0-60 in 7.0 and 1/4 in low 14's. some depts still got "pursit cars" which hauls ass... generally modded 350 that can do close to 160mph ...</STRONG>
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For the most part they are the equivalent of the last gen Impala SS ... 350 w/auto tranny.. usually have a bit more work .. but all are usually arounf 0-60 in 7.0 and 1/4 in low 14's. some depts still got "pursit cars" which hauls ass... generally modded 350 that can do close to 160mph ...</STRONG>
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Originally posted by e1828:
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Are you sure it could do 1/4 mile in low 14's if 0-60mph is only 7.0 seconds?</STRONG>
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Are you sure it could do 1/4 mile in low 14's if 0-60mph is only 7.0 seconds?</STRONG>
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I talked to a cop a while back that was partolling one of the super meets I went to.
Anyhow.. he said that they don't mod the cars anymore like they used to because they have enforced the no chase policy in a lot of places so they don't need the power anymore. Instead, they use helicopters and their radios to catch criminals.
Anyhow.. he said that they don't mod the cars anymore like they used to because they have enforced the no chase policy in a lot of places so they don't need the power anymore. Instead, they use helicopters and their radios to catch criminals.
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Originally posted by SidVicious:
<STRONG>I talked to a cop a while back that was partolling one of the super meets I went to.
Anyhow.. he said that they don't mod the cars anymore like they used to because they have enforced the no chase policy in a lot of places so they don't need the power anymore. Instead, they use helicopters and their radios to catch criminals.</STRONG>
<STRONG>I talked to a cop a while back that was partolling one of the super meets I went to.
Anyhow.. he said that they don't mod the cars anymore like they used to because they have enforced the no chase policy in a lot of places so they don't need the power anymore. Instead, they use helicopters and their radios to catch criminals.</STRONG>
true that ... A few inncoent people got wrecked by copz in "hot pursuit" and sued the ballz out of the city... so its discouraged to pursue at high speeds ... helicopter and radios will always be faster !@!
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Food for thought....
Top speed of avg cruiser is ~135 mph (can only hold for about 10 miles until it runs out of gas
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According to my friend in the Indy State Police, a police spec Camaro will do over 170 mph.
Now, 135 may sound slow. Here's one more figure:
Approximate speed of RF transmissions: .997c, or 99.7% of the speed of light.
What mods do YOU have?
Top speed of avg cruiser is ~135 mph (can only hold for about 10 miles until it runs out of gas
)According to my friend in the Indy State Police, a police spec Camaro will do over 170 mph.
Now, 135 may sound slow. Here's one more figure:
Approximate speed of RF transmissions: .997c, or 99.7% of the speed of light.
What mods do YOU have?
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Originally posted by Scooter:
<STRONG>i want the NY State Trooper Camaro's</STRONG>
<STRONG>i want the NY State Trooper Camaro's
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http://www.copcars.net/usedcars.htm
Or Call Toll Free at 1-888-391-COPS
for New and Used Cop cars
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Originally posted by moomaster_99:
<STRONG>Most are the standard Caprices or Crown Vics...16s are normal.</STRONG>
<STRONG>Most are the standard Caprices or Crown Vics...16s are normal.</STRONG>
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Originally posted by RedLineTypeS:
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Actually few are standard.. they are all part of "Police Packages" that include "higher-output v6" (new butt-ugly impala) but for the older ones 95% are 4.8L - 5.7L V8's with options.... btw most are also sent out to shops or motorcade to be modified with lights/paint/engine & tranny beef ups</STRONG>
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Actually few are standard.. they are all part of "Police Packages" that include "higher-output v6" (new butt-ugly impala) but for the older ones 95% are 4.8L - 5.7L V8's with options.... btw most are also sent out to shops or motorcade to be modified with lights/paint/engine & tranny beef ups</STRONG>
I know this because the CHP and Sheriff's Department run a "Beat the Heat" program at Sears Point...the cops go down with lights blazing and clock 16s.
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Originally posted by HellaWhat:
<STRONG>Moo, that's primarily true for CA cops... not in other states neccesarily.</STRONG>
<STRONG>Moo, that's primarily true for CA cops... not in other states neccesarily.</STRONG>
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