Ford Reveals Police Explorer
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I hope they offer it with the 5.0L along with the V6. 400+HP in the Explorer would make for a great pursuit vehicle!
I wish as well.
With this platform though, I just dont think it will happen. They would have to make major changes to the cowl/dash/driveline....How would they mount it and what transmission would they put behind it? N to S would seem impossible in the space they have, I cant even picture a 5.0 in a Explorer sideways.......this hope of ours with this new platform is nothing but a pipe dream I'm afraid.
What I'd like to see them do is bring back a 5.0 Mustang police pursuit package......THAT would sell! If nothing else for the DARE departments to run around in and show off.
With this platform though, I just dont think it will happen. They would have to make major changes to the cowl/dash/driveline....How would they mount it and what transmission would they put behind it? N to S would seem impossible in the space they have, I cant even picture a 5.0 in a Explorer sideways.......this hope of ours with this new platform is nothing but a pipe dream I'm afraid.
What I'd like to see them do is bring back a 5.0 Mustang police pursuit package......THAT would sell! If nothing else for the DARE departments to run around in and show off.
That's pretty much what I was going to say... have the manufacturers offer a Mustang, Challenger or a Camaro police package. That's unless the rest of their lineup is plenty capable (say the Charger for example) and additional models would be redundant.
Originally Posted By: OVERK1LL
400+HP in the Explorer would make for a great pursuit vehicle!
Maybe in a straightaway, but throw in some turns and it would get outmaneuvered by most sporty sedans.
400+HP in the Explorer would make for a great pursuit vehicle!
Maybe in a straightaway, but throw in some turns and it would get outmaneuvered by most sporty sedans.
Originally Posted By: OVERK1LL
I hope they offer it with the 5.0L along with the V6. 400+HP in the Explorer would make for a great pursuit vehicle!
That would be awesome if they offer it.
I hope they offer it with the 5.0L along with the V6. 400+HP in the Explorer would make for a great pursuit vehicle!
That would be awesome if they offer it.
I agree the 5.0L would be awesome, but I'm with LS2JSTS. I don't think they'll be able to fit it in. Granted I haven't seen the engine bay, but it looks like it might be a little small for a 5.0L DOHC engine.
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Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
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400+HP in the Explorer would make for a great pursuit vehicle!
Maybe in a straightaway, but throw in some turns and it would get outmaneuvered by most sporty sedans.
That's what the Mustang is for
LOL!
Originally Posted By: OVERK1LL
400+HP in the Explorer would make for a great pursuit vehicle!
Maybe in a straightaway, but throw in some turns and it would get outmaneuvered by most sporty sedans.
That's what the Mustang is for
Police Explorer sounds like a Boy Scout.
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Originally Posted By: XS650
Police Explorer sounds like a Boy Scout.
It kinda does actually
Though Police Tahoe sort of sounds like something you'd hear coming from the mouth of a pimp in the Bronx.
Police Explorer sounds like a Boy Scout.
It kinda does actually
"..to make room for utility belts."
Makes me feel like Batman, lol.. SHARK REPELLANT SPRAY!
Makes me feel like Batman, lol.. SHARK REPELLANT SPRAY!
On paper, these police vehicles look good.
In real world, I think the new V-8, rear-drive, Chev Caprice police package will take the market over.
Cops are old-schol - they want as close to a rear-drive, body-on-frame, V-8 car as they can get, and they will get it with the GM police car.
Ford WILL regret this move.
In real world, I think the new V-8, rear-drive, Chev Caprice police package will take the market over.
Cops are old-schol - they want as close to a rear-drive, body-on-frame, V-8 car as they can get, and they will get it with the GM police car.
Ford WILL regret this move.
Body on frame sure sounds like a better idea as, I believe, they are easier to repair. Unibody should cost a lot more in the long run.
Caprice is unibody as well. RWD yes, but no frame.
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