Baddest Cop Cars on the road

[Ronin13]

Thought I'd post this since it came up in a GD thread about unmarked coppers... so here you go (try to keep it to real cop cars, not video games or concepts):
Why you don't speed in Germany:
http://www.desktopart.com/wallpapers/cars/porsche/748-cars_porsche_police_car_wallpaper.jpg
And for all the LEOs on here, the Carbon Motors E7 (Said to replace the Crown Vic as the premiere interception and cruiser vehicle):
http://www.cars-show.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/police-car-061.jpg
More pics: http://www.cars-show.org/cars/new-police-car.html

[eg bter]

http://www.instablogsimages.com/images/2010/04/06/cadillac-cts-v-police-car_1SvAK_1292.jpg

http://images.loqu.com/contents/145/818/image/2010-06-23/13.jpg

http://images.loqu.com/contents/145/818/image/2010-06-23/6.jpg

http://images.loqu.com/contents/145/818/image/2010-06-23/4.jpg

[Ranger]

Ok, some of those cars must be concept cars or show cars, I don't see cops riding in a $100K Caddie. The Porsche I get, what with the autobahn and all, but the Caddie... Hmmm.

[spleify]

Awesome. I love the Porsche

[TFOGGER]

Catoosa County, Georgia. Several hotrodded Trans Ams...

http://www.pontiacsonline.com/PD%2077%20TO%2079%20PONTIACS.jpg

[ray1970]

In front of the cars in the front row... what are those puddles? Is that where the motorcycle cops park their Harleys? [Coffee]

[spleify]

In front of the cars in the front row... what are those puddles? Is that where the motorcycle cops park their Harleys? [Coffee]

Harleys dont leak oil, they are just marking there spot.

[Ah Pook]

http://www.dymee.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/76e65_hummer-h2-police-car-3-500x329.jpg

Hey Kooter....

[gnihcraes]

In front of the cars in the front row... what are those puddles? Is that where the motorcycle cops park their Harleys? [Coffee]

I was told if there wasn't a oil slick, it was out of oil? [ROFL1]

[Colorado Osprey]

The 2012 Ford Interceptor Taurus is supposed to be a hot momma.
365hp twin turbo V-6 (Ecoboost)
Maybe not the coolest looking.. but it is probably going to be coming to an area near you!

It is supposed to out perform the 2012 V8 Chevy Caprice... the fastest American police car... even faster than the old Camaro BC4 pursuit units.

The Carbon Motors E7 sounded good when GM discontinued the Caprice and Ford Discontinued the Crown Vic, but now with their replacements about to hit the streets, I doubt that Law Enforcement budgets will let them import the BMW piece with it's relatively pricey per unit cost compared to their American counterparts.

http://www.themustangnews.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/PoliceIntercepor3.jpg

[Ranger]

Actually I think that new Ford cruiser is pretty awesome looking. Much more modern than the old Crown Vics.

[SuperiorDG]

Taurus is supposed to be a hot momma.

This has to be in the dictionary for Oxymoron

[Ranger]

I thought an Oxymoron was an idiot with bad acne... :)

[OneGuy67]

The Carbon Motors vehicle is generating a lot of buzz within the LE community as it is a complete vehicle; no need to buy a vehicle, then get it painted or have colored panels placed on it, no need to equip it with a light bar and siren system, no need to add a radio and antenna system, no need to add a computer console system, no need to remove the rear seat and replace it with the plastic slider and put in a cage. No need to buy those items to put in the vehicle, no need to pay for labor to have them put in.

The resale of the vehicle would be higher and the company is talking about buy backs, refurbishments and resale of used vehicles as well.

I am very interested in seeing one in person! Those rear suicide doors are a great idea for getting arrestee's in and out of the vehicle.

[Graves]

In front of the cars in the front row... what are those puddles? Is that where the motorcycle cops park their Harleys? [Coffee]

OMG [ROFL1]
Spoken like a true Harley owner!

[TFOGGER]

http://media.motortopia.com/files/10103/vehicle/4780c287f2f1d/IMGP0359.jpg

The last of the V8 Interceptors...

[two shoes]

When I lived there in the 90's, they were driving Saabs

http://www.aspenpitkin.com/Portals/0/UltraPhotoGallery/611/10/large/APD%20-%20Volvo.JPG

[Ronin13]

The Carbon Motors E7 sounded good when GM discontinued the Caprice and Ford Discontinued the Crown Vic, but now with their replacements about to hit the streets, I doubt that Law Enforcement budgets will let them import the BMW piece with it's relatively pricey per unit cost compared to their American counterparts.

BMW has stated, in conjunction with Carbon Motors, that the engine for the E7 is 30% more cost effective in operation costs, more efficient, and is being sold to Carbon Motors at a slight discount because of who the customer base is. I personally think that the E7 (and only with the BMW motor) is the most cost efficient way to go in terms of new fleet outfitting. The German Polizei gets major credit for going with the most efficient and cost effective vehicle for their operations (not to mention all around best performer)... we could learn a lot from them:
http://www.maxrev.de/files/2010/05/thumbs/t_e46_polizei.jpg
Not saying go away from American manufactured cars for PDs, but I hardly think Ford falls into all three categories (price, cost to operate long-term, performance).
This is the future if not the Carbon E7:
http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g355/acrowley1/jeffco.jpg

[DANGERTASTIC!]

This is what they have where Im from
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j468/Danger131/5909520895_ac0f22087d1.jpg

And the FHP, I have seen these things in action on I-95, Its pretty impressive
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j468/Danger131/charger1.jpg

[Scanker19]

The Carbon Motors vehicle is generating a lot of buzz within the LE community as it is a complete vehicle; no need to buy a vehicle, then get it painted or have colored panels placed on it, no need to equip it with a light bar and siren system, no need to add a radio and antenna system, no need to add a computer console system, no need to remove the rear seat and replace it with the plastic slider and put in a cage. No need to buy those items to put in the vehicle, no need to pay for labor to have them put in.

The resale of the vehicle would be higher and the company is talking about buy backs, refurbishments and resale of used vehicles as well.

I am very interested in seeing one in person! Those rear suicide doors are a great idea for getting arrestee's in and out of the vehicle.

IF they do that what will I put my 24" rims on?[ROFL1]

[milwaukeeshaker]

Gigantic waste of taxpayer dollars, these "public servants" don't need fast, expensive, sportscars, their radio is faster than any car on the road, and they are usually not supposed to get into testosterone fueled chases. So why do these "revenooers" need fast cars??? Just cause the state has a giant open wallet called the taxpayer, that's why. What a bunch of baloney.

[Ridge]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b100/89Sunbird/image126.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b100/89Sunbird/image117.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b100/89Sunbird/image78.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b100/89Sunbird/image68.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b100/89Sunbird/image22.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b100/89Sunbird/image14.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b100/89Sunbird/image7.jpg

[Geology Rocks]

Gigantic waste of taxpayer dollars, these "public servants" don't need fast, expensive, sportscars, their radio is faster than any car on the road, and they are usually not supposed to get into testosterone fueled chases. So why do these "revenooers" need fast cars??? Just cause the state has a giant open wallet called the taxpayer, that's why. What a bunch of baloney.

how about the fact that every car I have been in lately has had 100,000 miles and things are starting to go wrong with them? Things tend to wear out quicker when the car is rarely shut off and driven daily. Those sportscars you are talking about are also donated by Lamborghini and Porsche to the local police forces.


http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b100/89Sunbird/image126.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b100/89Sunbird/image117.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b100/89Sunbird/image78.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b100/89Sunbird/image68.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b100/89Sunbird/image22.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b100/89Sunbird/image14.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b100/89Sunbird/image7.jpg

you OBVIOUSLY didnt read the first post in this thread.

joe

[milwaukeeshaker]

I never said they don't need new cars to replace worn out units. But these "protect and serve my fellow officers" revenuers don't need sportscars, plain old 4 door sedans like the crown vic will do. The police departments are spitting in the face of the taxpayer. These cars are a Bull---- waste of tax dollars. High speed chases are supposed to be a thing of the past, so that removes any excuse for the fancy cars.

[Ridge]

you OBVIOUSLY didnt read the first post in this thread.

joe

Reading is not my thing [Coffee]

[Sawin]

http://members.fortunecity.com/statepdcars/csp151.jpg

CSP has at least this one STi acting as the "street racing prevention unit"...

[yardsells]

http://media.motortopia.com/files/10103/vehicle/4780c287f2f1d/IMGP0359.jpg

The last of the V8 Interceptors...

"Would've been a shame to blow it up..."
Sooooo Sick! +1

[Grastmatt2552]

Does this count as a BAD police car? [ROFL1]
http://lh6.ggpht.com/conceptscars/Ry2mNHtIebI/AAAAAAAAAa8/4pjddPdYpuk/s800/Italy+Smart.jpg

[Duckman540i]

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/6793/barricadesaleenmustang.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/833/barricadesaleenmustang.jpg/)

http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/9485/vipercarcop01.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/593/vipercarcop01.jpg/)

[smartin924]

Sweet! - I wouldn't want to see those in the rear view mirror. Well at least the last two [ROFL2]

[Atrain1]

http://media.motortopia.com/files/10103/vehicle/4780c287f2f1d/IMGP0359.jpg

The last of the V8 Interceptors... That just does not look right with the L88 hood scoop on there.

[275RLTW]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/34281230@N04/5245445975/


Border Patrol using F150 Raptors.....

[soldier-of-the-apocalypse]

http://policelink.monster.com/nfs/policelink/attachment_images/0047/9802/car08.jpg

[soldier-of-the-apocalypse]

http://policelink.monster.com/nfs/policelink/attachment_images/0047/9796/car06.jpg

[soldier-of-the-apocalypse]

http://jalopnik.com/assets/resources/2008/06/TenPolice_FordDPS.jpg

[soldier-of-the-apocalypse]

http://techblog.dallasnews.com/chinese%20swat.JPG

[Gritty]

Coming soon to a county/city near you...

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/1171/lecars.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/820/lecars.png/)


Full CO DMV list:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kolohe_ikaika/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kolohe_ikaika/)

[stevelkinevil]

http://jalopnik.com/assets/resources/2008/06/TenPolice_FordDPS.jpg

Now thats a cop car! I had an 88 ex NHP notchback, freakin loved that car, wish I woulda kept it.

[hollohas]

Dad was issued couple Mustang 5.0 like this as the interceptor unit back in the 80's and early 90's for Arizona DPS. It out preformed all the crown vics by miles. Aside from having a sports car as a unit he loved the fact that he didn't have to transport BGs because it was a two door.

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/photopost/data/3942/medium/441989_California_Highway_Patrol_Mustang.jpg

Hey, I won't argue that 80's Mustangs looked great, they didn't, but the interceptor model did preform.

Edit - From Stevelkinevil's post above it sounds like soldier-of-the-apocalypse may have posted this car already but I can no longer see the picture...

[hollohas]

Gigantic waste of taxpayer dollars, these "public servants" don't need fast, expensive, sportscars, their radio is faster than any car on the road, and they are usually not supposed to get into testosterone fueled chases. So why do these "revenooers" need fast cars??? Just cause the state has a giant open wallet called the taxpayer, that's why. What a bunch of baloney.

Go $hit on a different thread. Most of us around here don't think BGs should have a get out of jail free card by simply having a faster car than the police.

On wide open long stretches of interstate (where these interceptors are typically used) radios don't help much because there my not be another unit up ahead for MILES. What good does it do to call ahead to lay a spike strip if the BG turns off somewhere in between and no unit is following him to notice?

Besides you lose your point that it's a "waste of tax payer dollars" when you say that they are "revenooers". Which is it? Do they use tax payer dollars or the money generated by tickets to buy these cars?

[coldsteelfan]

The 2012 Ford Interceptor Taurus is supposed to be a hot momma.
365hp twin turbo V-6 (Ecoboost)
Maybe not the coolest looking.. but it is probably going to be coming to an area near you!

It is supposed to out perform the 2012 V8 Chevy Caprice... the fastest American police car... even faster than the old Camaro BC4 pursuit units.

The Carbon Motors E7 sounded good when GM discontinued the Caprice and Ford Discontinued the Crown Vic, but now with their replacements about to hit the streets, I doubt that Law Enforcement budgets will let them import the BMW piece with it's relatively pricey per unit cost compared to their American counterparts.

eco boost engines are for real, i think you'll see alot of the taurus interceptors real soon

http://www.themustangnews.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/PoliceIntercepor3.jpg

[milwaukeeshaker]

I would assume that taxpayer dollars are used to buy the cars. As far as the revenooers statement, all the "officers" in Colorado, and I'm sure in other states, have orders to generate revenue by giving as many tickets as possible in order to "shore" up the general funds of their respective counties, hence the "revenuers" reference. I have never in all my time in this state (colorado native 58 yrs) ever seen so many cops hiding in so many places, generating ticket revenue. I saw 10, yes, ten motorcycle cops and 4 cars on I-70 and I-76 junction a week or so ago. That's 14 units!!! Now tell me that ain't about revenue enhancement. They are hiding on every highway and street, and they don't need expensive sports cars to do this job. Also if there is a REAL criminal on the run, I'm sure there would be a helicopter in pursuit. How many crooks use a car that would outrun the common police cruiser, what 1% maybe? That does not justify the cops driving around in those high dollar sports cars.

[car-15]

these were the original "bad" police cars with raw v8 power. my dad has a poster of a lambo they they dressed up to look like a csp car and sold to raise money for charity, i'll get a pic of it later this week and post it up.
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd27/rruusseell1/2718127026_a71dbd6b0f_z.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd27/rruusseell1/aa03-vi.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd27/rruusseell1/Coloradostatepatrol.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd27/rruusseell1/imagesCA1P549I.jpg

[spyder]

http://jezzbean.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/police-car-16.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Hk9pQJ8JvPw/ThRt-JoEqWI/AAAAAAAAARA/loDDCYLsenM/s1600/2010_Chevy_Camaro_Police_Ca.jpg
http://www.jkowners.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15128&stc=1&d=1262030024
This is what happens when you put one of these cars into the hands of someone who can't handle it...
http://img.uphaa.com/uploads/425/car-po16.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_76OKBK1iJOQ/TC1AN5jgDHI/AAAAAAAAALA/KlSawbc_tJE/s1600/a22.jpg

[hollohas]

these were the original "bad" police cars with raw v8 power. my dad has a poster of a lambo they they dressed up to look like a csp car and sold to raise money for charity, i'll get a pic of it later this week and post it up.
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd27/rruusseell1/2718127026_a71dbd6b0f_z.jpg


Dad had one of these before the Mustang. Said he could actually see the gas gauge move down at high speed...

[hollohas]

I would assume that taxpayer dollars are used to buy the cars. As far as the revenooers statement, all the "officers" in Colorado, and I'm sure in other states, have orders to generate revenue by giving as many tickets as possible in order to "shore" up the general funds of their respective counties, hence the "revenuers" reference. I have never in all my time in this state (colorado native 58 yrs) ever seen so many cops hiding in so many places, generating ticket revenue. I saw 10, yes, ten motorcycle cops and 4 cars on I-70 and I-76 junction a week or so ago. That's 14 units!!! Now tell me that ain't about revenue enhancement. They are hiding on every highway and street, and they don't need expensive sports cars to do this job. Also if there is a REAL criminal on the run, I'm sure there would be a helicopter in pursuit. How many crooks use a car that would outrun the common police cruiser, what 1% maybe? That does not justify the cops driving around in those high dollar sports cars.

There are very few departments (if any) that give "orders" to write as many tickets as possible. You watch too much tv if you think helicopters are standard pursuit tools. By your logic high performance police cars are a waste of tax payer money but a million dollar, oh I don't know, Bell 206, is tax money well spent....yeah, ok...that makes sense. Lots of people hit the gas when they see the red and blue lights behind them and those people need to be caught IMO. There are in fact MANY cars on the road that can outrun a common police cruiser and they are available for criminals to use too. In my family's LE experience, the amount of BGs with fast cars that required an interceptor "sports car" unit was far more than 1%.

By your logic the police shouldn't have rifles either, right? Because how many bad guys use rifles? A very small percentage. And because the cops statistically won't run into more firepower they don't need it either. Cops should only have bare-bones, stock cars and handguns. And not Glocks...those cost too much...give them Hi Points.

[car-15]

Dad had one of these before the Mustang. Said he could actually see the gas gauge move down at high speed...
my dad retired in 2002 I can recall most of those cars except for the last one, in the driveway once or twice.

[milwaukeeshaker]

I call B.S. on your story that cops aren't told to write as many tickets as they can to bolster the coffers of their counties. Making them "revenue agents". What? The cops all of a sudden noticed there were this glut of accidents, and so then they all decided they needed to hide behind every pole, bush, and under every overpass in the shadows with revenue enhancement agents, enmasse on every highway only because they are doing this for "highway safety"? Yeah right, sell it to someone who will buy. Don't even try to tell me the "staties" don't have the use of, or own, a chopper that is used for other things besides chases. As for the rest, well I'm glad you finally understand.

[hollohas]

Don't even try to tell me the "staties" don't have the use of, or own, a chopper that is used for other things besides chases.

To my knowledge the CSP does not have any helicopters. They only list airplanes on their website and they do use those to run speed checks.

But if they did it would be based in Denver and have a limited range. It's a big state.

So what about criminals running from the police in other parts of the state? Durango, Craig, Sterling? No way the Denver based aircraft will get there in time. The BGs get away if the police can't keep up in cars.

So again, by your logic, let the criminals that can out-run the police get away because faster police cars cost too much OR pursue them with million dollar helicopters.

You don't have to search Google too hard to find story after story of police departments around the country selling their aircraft...even though they are already making tons of revenue writing tickets while hiding in the bushes. [LOL]

It really is silly that you think helicopters are the more economical way to pursue criminals running at high speed.

This is what milwaukeeshaker wants the police to have.
http://electronicscentral.info/uploadfiles/wosoorgru-1282664183/unusual-funny-and-awesome-cop-cars_7.jpg

But getting back to the OP...
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a71/RSLC-backup/HummerPower.jpg
http://blog.zizoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/car-po28-399x300.jpg

[OneGuy67]

The CSP doesn't have any helicopters; they do have a couple of fixed wing planes that are used primarily for traffic enforcement. My agency has used their planes on occasion to transport people quickly to different parts of the state as needed.

Denver is the only agency right now in Colorado with a Ghetto Bird. CSPD had to sell their two due to financial issues and there are no plans in which to buy anymore. I don't know of any agency right now who has a future plan to buy any birds, given the economy and budgets.

Most agencies have a traffic unit, who is responsible for traffic accidents and traffic enforcement. Those are the guys/gals seen en masse somewhere working enforcement. You don't usually see normal patrol guys out working traffic like that (this is agency dependent). Too busy answering calls. The traffic units mission usually is to reduce traffic accidents through enforcement. If you have a stretch of roadway where there are a lot of accidents related to speed, you work speed there for a time and miraculously, the accident rate falls.

[hollohas]

I was hoping you'd stop by, thanks for the insight OneGuy.

[OneGuy67]

Always lurking (looking for deals to buy), but not posting much anymore. Too many people want to argue and fight over things they have no knowledge of. Wears on me.

[Geology Rocks]

oneguy: can you please take your logic out of this thread? We all know the internet is no place for logic.

Thanks
Joe

[spyder]

Denver is the only agency right now in Colorado with a Ghetto Bird. CSPD had to sell their two due to financial issues and there are no plans in which to buy anymore. I don't know of any agency right now who has a future plan to buy any birds, given the economy and budgets.

Um, unless Denver lets Grand Junction use their plane all the time, you're wrong, because Junction has a bird also.

[OneGuy67]

Um, unless Denver lets Grand Junction use their plane all the time, you're wrong, because Junction has a bird also.

Interesting. Are you are referring to a helicopter or a fixed wing plane? My buddy in the Mesa County S.O. (patrol sergeant) says there isn't a municipal helicopter operating there and a search of their website doesn't show a helicopter anywhere, to include their budgetary items.

In a simple Google search, I wasn't able to find any articles concerning a police helicopter, but did find some relating to the use of National Guard helicopters in searches conducted in Mesa County.

If they have a helicopter, that would be interesting. Not arguing with you.

[TFOGGER]

Interesting. Are you are referring to a helicopter or a fixed wing plane? My buddy in the Mesa County S.O. (patrol sergeant) says there isn't a municipal helicopter operating there and a search of their website doesn't show a helicopter anywhere, to include their budgetary items.

In a simple Google search, I wasn't able to find any articles concerning a police helicopter, but did find some relating to the use of National Guard helicopters in searches conducted in Mesa County.

If they have a helicopter, that would be interesting. Not arguing with you.

Duh... it's the Black Helicopter operated by the Department of Really Secret Stuff and Mind Control...http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/images/emoticons//tinfoilhatsmile.gif

[OneGuy67]

Duh... it's the Black Helicopter operated by the Department of Really Secret Stuff and Mind Control...http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/images/emoticons//tinfoilhatsmile.gif


Ha ha! I blew Pepsi out my nose reading that! Ouch!

[4Lo]

http://jezzbean.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/police-car-16.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Hk9pQJ8JvPw/ThRt-JoEqWI/AAAAAAAAARA/loDDCYLsenM/s1600/2010_Chevy_Camaro_Police_Ca.jpg
http://www.jkowners.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15128&stc=1&d=1262030024
This is what happens when you put one of these cars into the hands of someone who can't handle it...
http://img.uphaa.com/uploads/425/car-po16.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_76OKBK1iJOQ/TC1AN5jgDHI/AAAAAAAAALA/KlSawbc_tJE/s1600/a22.jpg
Lambo not so good for a Pit Maneuver?[ROFL1]

[spyder]

Interesting. Are you are referring to a helicopter or a fixed wing plane? My buddy in the Mesa County S.O. (patrol sergeant) says there isn't a municipal helicopter operating there and a search of their website doesn't show a helicopter anywhere, to include their budgetary items.

In a simple Google search, I wasn't able to find any articles concerning a police helicopter, but did find some relating to the use of National Guard helicopters in searches conducted in Mesa County.

If they have a helicopter, that would be interesting. Not arguing with you.
Sorry, no helicopter, but I know they have a single prop though. My x-wife had refuled it, and they have let it sit in her old employer's hanger. The only helicopter we had there was the flight for life.

[OneGuy67]

Good to know! That plane also isn't on their budget, so I wonder if it is a privately owned plane lent to them on occasion or owned by an officer who lends it to the department.