Friday 25th June 2004

Dodge Magnums for US Police

V8 monster to patrol US streets

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Dodge are preparing to kit out their mean looking Magnum for US police forces. A 3.5 litre V6 powered version will be available initially to be followed by a 350bhp V8 model later.

"Dodge Magnum is bold, powerful and capable," said Darryl Jackson, Vice President, Dodge Marketing. "Dodge Magnum offers affordable performance to those who patrol and protect our communities."

"With rear-wheel drive and HEMI power at the pavement, the Dodge Magnum police unit will provide the optimum performance option," said Ray Fisher, Vice President - Fleet and Remarketing. "Dodge dominated the police car business throughout the 1960s, '70s and early '80s, and we're proud to continue our police car heritage with even more performance technology."

The V8 model will be available later in 2005 and will come with a 5.7-litre HEMI V-8 engine with cylinder deactivation that produces 340 horsepower and 390 lb.-ft. of torque. Chrysler Group's Multiple Displacement System (MDS) alternates between smooth, high fuel economy four-cylinder mode when less power is needed and V8 mode when more power is in demand. Fuel efficiency is improved by up to 20 percent with cylinder deactivation.

The Dodge Magnum V8 police package will include certified speedometer, column shifter, emergency rear door lock override, heavy-duty five-link suspension system, heavy-duty alternator, heavy-duty battery, heavy-duty brakes, inoperable rear door locks and rear windows, and special police electrical wiring.

Optional equipment includes: daytime running lamps, dual spot lamps, police-type heavy-duty front seats with manual lumbar adjustment and full-size spare ty re.

[DustyC]

article said:

Optional equipment includes: daytime running lamps, dual spot lamps, police-type heavy-duty front seats with manual lumbar adjustment and full-size spare tyre.

Anything to do with all the donuts?

[PetrolTed]

I think the UK police should have them. They'd look far better than a Lexus/BM/Volvo.

[ultimasimon]

Ditto.

Not so sure about those 'Bling' alloys though. Are they going to be fitted as standard

[zumbruk]

Oh, I don't know. My Merkin friends are dead impressed that the cops drive Beemers here...

[DustyC]

PetrolTed said:

I think the UK police should have them. They'd look far better than a Lexus/BM/Volvo.

Might have to join up. Would be a good way to enjoy the roads legally!


(of course Im only kidding. I realise there are other issues such as todays sad thread)

[FestivAli]

Pfah! Our coppers all drive 245kw 5.7 litre V8's, Impreza WRX's and even a handful of HSV coupe GTS's (300kw or 400hp). Why, I don't know, but I suspect that the best revenue raising system in the world (sorry, I meant speed camera's) probably has something to do with affordability. Ironic, given the goverments stance about driving 'green' vehicles such as prius's, although I doubt you can catch the probabtionary baron in his Commodore in a white and blue Insight...

[USperson]

wow, thats a pretty scary sight to pull up in your rearview mirror with the lights flashing

[Dodge]

"Hi, I'm Sheriff John Burnell. With this new high-performance, aggressive-looking, high-calibre pursuit weapon, evil speeders throughout our glorious nation will finally realise that the only place a high-speed 61 mph cruise will take you is straight to jail - unless they have one of those European vehicles that can go round corners, of course."