Have you seen the new Caprice patrol car?

MC · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Have you seen the new Caprice patrol car?

73SC · A Poncho Legend!

Thanks God for Holden!

mike667 · Poncho Master!

I think I still prefer the hemi police Chargers.

JetFan · Guru

Ooooooh. I'm with you on that!

mike667 wrote:

I think I still prefer the hemi police Chargers.

mike667 · Poncho Master!

Nice! Glad you agree, I found one for sale , Police 5.7 Hemi Charger 2010, 1000 miles on it, for sale in the US, $26 000!

StriperSS · Poncho Master!

The Michigan Highway Patrol tests were just done, and the Caprice was the fastest at 148 mph, and I believe the Tahoe was second or third at 139 mph. Not too shabby for a 2 1/2 ton brick. The Charger ran 146 mph.

-- Edited by StriperSS on Thursday 4th of November 2010 06:14:17 PM

mike667 · Poncho Master!

I didn't know the 6L was in the Caprice. Dang.

But I think the Charger looks meaner.

StriperSS · Poncho Master!

info here

http://jalopnik.com/5644083/the-great-american-cop-car-shootout

eeluddy · Uber Guru

I prefer the Charger. Good to see GM back in the game. Top speed too.

73SC · A Poncho Legend!

My son gets to drive these at his job. He does not like the Charger because it is too fast and it can get you in trouble in emergency situations, the car basically creeps up on you and before you know it you are pounding the brakes and overshooting your mark or turn. He rarely takes one on Patrol. He likes the Crown Vic alright but his favourite and car of choice for Patrol is the current Impala for it's balance of power, acceleration and maneuverability and handling. He's 6'3" too. Maybe he's just a die hard GM guy like Dad but that's his choice.

The police Impalas in current use do not use the 5.3 V8 so it is a V6. This year they also got 2010 Silverados which he also likes.

-- Edited by 73SC on Thursday 4th of November 2010 06:55:50 PM

mike667 · Poncho Master!

Ray, but don't some of the forces have 3.5L Chargers?

73SC · A Poncho Legend!

Yes, most Police Chargers are six cylinders.

mike667 · Poncho Master!

So, I wonder if those unmarked chargers in my area (there's a black one, and then a grey one) are 6's or the hemi's. I stopped beside one, and wanted to ask him. But didn't want to get in trouble biggrin

. You know, it still amazes me. that people don't know about unmarked police cars or absolutely clueless about them.

-- Edited by mike667 on Thursday 4th of November 2010 07:50:29 PM

73SC · A Poncho Legend!

Pretty easy to tell, dual tailpipes Hemi, single tail pipe V6. The Police Impala V6's are dual though like the LTZ civilian model.

mike667 · Poncho Master!

I don't see to many Impalas in my area and the very odd time blue unmarked vics. Just the white marked cruisers (chargers and Vics) and then a few unmarked Chargers, grey or black. I'll check out for the tailpipes next time. Always in the same area... near the Tim hortons, haha, just kidding.
The unmarked ones, I see the police rims, and the wires, lights up front. Then the officers in uniform in the cars.

-- Edited by mike667 on Thursday 4th of November 2010 07:57:44 PM

jonathanD · Poncho Master!

wow that must be nice i only see impala's and vics oh funny story i say i vic take down a big dodge ram took the tires out from under it ill see if i can find the video

gparis7 · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

I'd be interested in the new Caprice cop car. But I'm sure the V8 Charger is a beast. I had an 05 Magnum with the 5.7 Hemi. It was very fast, though the 5 speed auto seemed inadequate for the motor. Loved to drive it; may look for another 6.1 SRT8.

Canadian Poncho · A Poncho Legend!

I think the OPP Tahoe's are pretty cool-that is as long as they aren't behind me with the lights on!

2+2 Double take · Addicted!

nobody like any cop car behind them with the lights on

ga · Addicted!

no civilian model for these as of yet, i understand
caprice fans in the states have found away around this, making
purchases through fleet delership programs, sounds like the copo
cars of old, using the back door to get a hot car

73SC · A Poncho Legend!

When I worked for a Municipality here in Ontario the leasing company we used could get police cars for the staff who qualified for leased autos. Back in '96 a fellow ordered a plum mist 9C1 Caprice, bucket seats in grey interior, cop wheels etc...LT-1. Real Bad A$$ car.

ga · Addicted!

love those cars, your living room sofa with a rocket ship motor!!

455gto · Poncho Master!

I think the RCMP and OPP should look at smaller engines and smaller cars for better mileage. Who cares if there's no room in the back seat.......it's not a limo ride to jail.