Cop Cars

[Cod3nam3_47]

What are the specs on cop cars? The crown victoria ones or the impalas? I'm sure it varies, but I'm just curious. Thanks!

[TC]

I'll try to find the specs online, but the Crown Vic Interceptor is basically the regular Crown Vic, but with a beefed up suspension and true dual exhaust.

[TC]

2004 Specs

NEWS SPECS ON THE 2004 POLICE INTERCEPTOR

Two new Limited Slip Axle Ratio (3.55) arrays: 730A and 770A
New optional laminated side glass for additional security and UV sunlight protection
Front Power Distribution Box available
Radio Delete now standard (speakers and wiring remain)
Air Induction System
New Rear Power Access Point provides power to trunk-mounted equipment
Spot Lamp Assembly now available on Street Appearance Package
Heated Mirrors now optional
New Optional Trunk Pack™ with Kevlar® liner
Grille Lamp, Siren and Speaker Wiring available
Personal Safety System™ with dual-stage airbags,* 2nd generation - driver and right front passenger (includes safety belt pretensioners, dual-stage airbags, seat position and weight sensors)
Child-proof rear door locks
Emergency interior trunk release
Side-door intrusion beams
Anti-lock braking system
Battery saver feature
Fail safe cooling system
*Always wear your safety belt and secure children in the rear seat
2 distinctive trim levels
Base
Street Appearance
4.6L SEFI V8 engine (239 hp)
4-speed automatic transmission
4-wheel disc anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Coolant recovery system
Front and rear stabilizer bars
Watt's linkage rear suspension
Speed-sensitive variable-assist power steering
Power, fold-away exterior mirrors
Speed control
Air Induction System
Radio delete
Rear power access point
Air conditioning
Rear-wheel drive
Full-frame construction
Rack-and-pinion steering
Limited-slip differential (3.55 axle)
Side driver and passenger air bags
Heated rearview mirrors
Power adjustable pedals
Grille Lamp, Siren and Speaker Wiring
Front Power Distribution Box
Locking Gas Cap
Remote keyless entry
Trunk Pack™ with Kevlar® liner
Spot lamp (driver's side or dual)
All-Speed Traction Control with Panic Brake Assist
Laminated side security glass
Base Police Prep Package 2 front strobe bulb and 2 rear strobe bulbs
Alternating headlight flasher
Wiring harness including the following items:
- 6 strobe cables (shielded and grounded)
- Distribution centers located in the glove box and trunk, 50-amp each fused in engine compartment. Each distribution center has 5 ground wires and can hold 6 fuses (3 battery and 3 ignitions powered)
- 50-amp battery circuit and ground available at kick panel or in trunk for radio communications
- 50-amp lightbar circuit and ground at console base or trunk (utilized by 65W Visibility Package)
- Additional 50-amp lightbar circuit available in trunk (utilized by 65W Visibility Package)
- Siren/speaker wiring pre-run to front of vehicle at available at console or trunk
- Horn/siren relay circuit available at console or trunk
- 4 extra circuits pre-run from the engine compartment to the console
- 4 extra circuits pre-run from the console to the trunk
Utilizes Rear Power Access Point and lightbar connector
Complete Police Prep Package
Includes everything in the Base Police Prep Package plus the following: Console mounting platform
Center wiring conduit
Hidden manual door lock plunger located in door frame
Trunk air circulation fan
Permanent rubber tie down strap
Dual trunk storage boxes
Rear trunk communications service tray
Utilizes Rear Power Access Point and lightbar connector
Street Appearance Package Color keyed retail bodyside moldings
Rear appliqué w/color keyed panels
"Crown Victoria" badge
Chrome Grille, Fascia inserts, door handle bezel & tail lamp appliqué
Wheel covers, full
Visibility Package Strobe Power Supply, 6 head with front shut off
Two (2) flashing rear deck LED lights with matching interior color housings
Visibility switch panel including 4 position slide switch and 4 rocker switches
Lighting relay center for us with visibility switch panel (controls up to 8 light bar functions)
Requires Police Prep Package

[TC]

Here's the Impala: http://www.new-cars.com/2004/chevrolet/chevrolet-impala-specs.html#engine

[TC]

To sum it up, our cars are very "beatable", but you just have to ask yourself one question. Is it worth taking the risk? :)

[GreenRS]

I can tell you for a fact that my impala will do 115 down hill with a tale wind, but unless you have about ten miles of open unobstucted highway ahead of you, I (or my buddies) will get you.

[MrDude_1]

cant outrun motorolla.

[TC]

Or that whirly bird up there. :)

[Cod3nam3_47]

I was just curious because I saw some add in the paper about some police car for sale with an LT1. Cant remeber exactly what it was. No need to out run the cops over here. Im still sitting on no violations ;)

[TC]

With an LT1? Most likely it's a Caprice or a Camaro. Those were the only packages that had an LT1 police package.

[Cod3nam3_47]

Ahh it must have been a Caprice, that kinda rings a bell. It wasen't a Camaro though. So TC, your a cop right? Do you drive a camaro cop car? :raz:

[TC]

Nah, I drive a 2002 Crown Vic. We're upgrading next month to the 2004 models, though.

[TC]

That's my patrol car. I drive a 91 RS with a custom built 350 TBI.

[FivePointSlow]

Is the limited-slip differential new for 2004? All of our cars seem to have open diffs. I learned this the hard way when I got stuck one day :o: Our 2004s havent been sent to patrol yet, all we've got right now are 2003s