What engines do the SQ Chargers have?
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250Rocket
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It's for exactly this reason manufacturers are ditching cars and going all SUV. Just look at Ford (with exception of the Mustang). It could be the same platform, but just because it's an SUV they can charge 10-20% more.
So the police are getting double shafted. Not only are they getting less for their money, the move to SUVs hurts performance. For SUVs they might be amazing performance but take a common middle of the pack car, the GTI in my books is the quintessential example, comparatively the new police SUVs are a steaming pile of mediocrity.
Michigan state police have an amazing breakdown of their testing, which can be found here: https://www.michigan.gov/msp/-/medi...f8dfdf5&hash=7981504250035518DEB52EB27589EFCF
Even if the SQ is sourcing the 5.7 Durango, it's got a 6.6 second 0-100kph and 17.7 to get to 0-160kph. For context the GTI is about 6 and 14 seconds respectively. And this artificial because the real case use is that the cop is sitting doing radar on the side of the road and is already dealing with someone doing 121kph+.
If you go back in time, the 2019 test results for the 5.7 Charger AWD were 5.8s 0-100 and 14.7s 0-160kph with a top speed of 237kph. The only thing that comes close to this now a days is the 3.0L Ecoboost Ford but I doubt the SQ is shelling out for that, especially in combination with the headache that is maintaining a twin turbo engine.
Assurance auto
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Crown Vics were not particularly fast, nor were the Chargers. I'm not a fan of SUVs, but since the sedan is a dying breed, there's not much option left. Police force from all across the N. A uses Chevy Tahoe, Durango, F150, and Explorers. All trucks/SUVs. I guess it's roomy? Try to take a seat in a mid size car with the equipment that a policemen have to carry, it's challenging. As for performance, I don't think it matters much. Many police dept are adopting a no pursuit policy at high speed or in an urban area.
GregsterEV
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The manufacturers work closely with major departments. The SUVs are actually better mission suited for American police departments given payload requires and up armour requirements (NYPD requires this). There are a few good YouTube videos that cover it. I was surprised how much stuff they actually carry around. If anything larger police forces are actually subsidising development for smaller forces
Crown Vic wasnt well loved at first as a cop car but developed over time.
250Rocket
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I know one of the requirements is to keep the officers safe after a 70 mph rear impact because too many are hit by inattentive drivers. No way a Charger is as good for that. It's also crazy to see some of the equipment racks.
SQ put out their own video on that.