LA
SHERIFF TESTS 2014
VEHICLE
BRAKE TESTS FROM 60 MPH STOPPING
Chevrolet Caprice 3.6L V6 Dodge Charger 5.7L V8
Ford PI Sedan FWD 3.5L V6 Chevrolet Caprice 6.0L V8
The Ford PI Sedan with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 had neutral handling and a medium to heavy steering feel, which made controlling the car very manageable. Body roll was minimal with no bounce experienced. Transmission worked well all 32 laps, keeping the engine in its power band. Engine makes good power throughout its power band.
Ford PI Utility 3.5L EcoBoost V6 Ford PI Sedan 3.5L EcoBoost V6 Dodge Charger AWD 5.7L V8 Dodge Charger 3.6L V6 Chevrolet Impala 3.6L V6 Ford PI Sedan AWD 3.7L V6 Ford PI Utility AWD 3.7L V6 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3L V8
DISTANCE 134.0 feet 136.3 feet 138.9 feet 140.6 feet 141.8 feet 142.1 feet 142.4 feet 143.5 feet 145.5 feet 146.7 feet 150.1 feet 158.3 feet
CHEVROLET Chevrolet submitted two versions of their RWD Chevrolet Caprice PPV. T e standard engine, sourced from Camaro–Cadillac is 3.6L DOHC V6, which has Variable Valve Timing (VVT) and Spark Igni- tion Direct Injection (SIDI) developing 301 hp. T e super-strong, Gen IV 6.0L V8, developing 355 hp, is available as a no-cost option. T e FWD Chevrolet Impala 9C1/9C3 is powered by essentially the
same Camaro–Cadillac V6, with slightly higher compression, develop- ing 302 hp and six-speed automatic. T e handling and stopping was improved on the 2013 models, thanks to suspension upgrades, 17-inch wheels and tires, and larger front brakes. Also tested was the RWD Chevrolet Tahoe PPV, the industry’s only remaining body-on-frame police vehicle in production.
DODGE Dodge submitted three versions of their Charger sedan. T eir base ver- sion is powered by their aluminum 3.6L Pentastar V6. T e next step up is the legendary 5.7L HEMI® V8, which develops 370 hp. Both of the tested versions are RWD and have 2.65 gears. T e third was the All Wheel Drive version of the Charger scheduled as a mid-year release. T e AWD version has 3.06 gears and is only available with the 5.7L V8. All of the Chargers are equipped with 5-speed overdrive automatics.
FORD Ford submitted diff erent versions of their Police Interceptor (PI) Sedan and PI Utility, both based on the same platform with shared drivetrain components. T e base engine for the PI Sedan is a normally aspirated 3.5L V6 rated at 288 hp. T e 3.7L V6, developing 305 hp is available as an option, as is the twin-turbocharged 3.5L EcoBoost V6, which develops
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