Ford's Answer to the Caprice: Taurus Police Interceptor - Page 2

BackinBlackSS/RS · 03-12-2010, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by DiverRich

Well to be totally honest I have yet to drive a terrific cop car .

Stew · 03-12-2010, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

Front looks very aggressive. I like it. The car seems to sit really high, or is that a photo problem? Ford has done a nice job with the new Taurus. I do wish they would have named it something else.

It probably is sitting higher than a civilian Taurus. Generally police cars have stiffer suspensions and increased ground clearence for manuevers such as jumping curb, etc. I had a 97 CVPI and it was a totally dfferent experience from any other Crown Vic, I know they had additional welds in the frame, additional ground clearance, a special suspension sans air springs. That car would corner EXTREMELY flat, like zero body roll, handling wise it felt a lot lighter than it was. Engine wise, not so much, best I ever got was a 16.1@83 which was considered a quick time for a Vic. I am sure the Taurus should see a similar difference between it's civilian stablemates. That said, I would still pick the Caprice or Charger as the RWD platforms seem to take the abuse better than FWD based vehicles.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 03-12-2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by coolman

If we were talking about a twin turbo, AWD, implala you would be all over that and their're no bigger then a taurus and not half the car at this point. Talk about a car that needs a redesign.

Impala needs rwd and a complete body redesign.

Crowley · 03-12-2010, 11:13 AM

I like

Scrappy Doo · 03-12-2010, 11:23 AM

My 09 police package impala out runs the road guys 09 crown vics......

I teach EVOC too....

I just don't think a twin turbo awd car is going to hold up like a good old fashioned rwd or NA fwd car.

*DGthe3* · 03-12-2010, 02:29 PM

Dynamically, I don't think this will hold up against the Charger and Caprice since it is heavier with more nose weight. As for fuel economy, I bet that the TTV6 will feel the added weight a lot more than a V8 would. And it will be about 10 grand more than a similar Caprice or Charger although that represents a lot less of the overall price because of all the added equipment. Ford needs something to replace the Crown Vic, but they won't have nearly the volume with this that they are used to.

ViperTomcat · 03-12-2010, 03:04 PM

I think the Caprice and the Charger are safe.

305pride · 03-12-2010, 03:40 PM

the caprice? you mean the old one? or is there a new caprice coming out? im sort of confused. because if ur comparing a brand new taurus to an old caprice then the ford would be a better choice right?

DarthNacho08 · 03-12-2010, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 305pride

the caprice? you mean the old one? or is there a new caprice coming out? im sort of confused. because if ur comparing a brand new taurus to an old caprice then the ford would be a better choice right?

There's a new one coming out as a cop car only I think. look it up on the forums, there's a thread about this that came out a while ago

BackinBlackSS/RS · 03-12-2010, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DarthNacho08

There's a new one coming out as a cop car only I think. look it up on the forums, there's a thread about this that came out a while ago

GM is making a new Caprice, but it is only for cop cars? I'm sorry, but can you find that thread because I don't see this happening.

Stew · 03-12-2010, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

GM is making a new Caprice, but it is only for cop cars? I'm sorry, but can you find that thread because I don't see this happening.

It is true, Zeta based on the larger than G8 Statesman version of the platform.

Stew · 03-12-2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

GM is making a new Caprice, but it is only for cop cars? I'm sorry, but can you find that thread because I don't see this happening.

Link: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...hlight=caprice

BackinBlackSS/RS · 03-12-2010, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Stew

It is true, Zeta based on the larger than G8 Statesman version of the platform.

Well, I'll be a son of a gun. I don't know how I missed this.

*DGthe3* · 03-12-2010, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

GM is making a new Caprice, but it is only for cop cars? I'm sorry, but can you find that thread because I don't see this happening.

There is strong potential for it being sold to the public at a later date

03-12-2010, 11:13 AM	#18
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03-12-2010, 02:29 PM	#20
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	Dynamically, I don't think this will hold up against the Charger and Caprice since it is heavier with more nose weight. As for fuel economy, I bet that the TTV6 will feel the added weight a lot more than a V8 would. And it will be about 10 grand more than a similar Caprice or Charger although that represents a lot less of the overall price because of all the added equipment. Ford needs something to replace the Crown Vic, but they won't have nearly the volume with this that they are used to. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

03-12-2010, 03:40 PM	#22
305pride Drives: 3.4l 1995 camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: miami, fl Posts: 2,202	the caprice? you mean the old one? or is there a new caprice coming out? im sort of confused. because if ur comparing a brand new taurus to an old caprice then the ford would be a better choice right? __________________ just call me alex. they make anti-me PSA's cos im dope lmao

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