2011 Dodge Charger Police Pursuit Vehicle - first image released

 2011 Dodge Charger Police Pursuit Vehicle - first image released
2011 Dodge Charger Police Pursuit Vehicle

RWD + HEMI V8 = a crook's worst nightmare

Dodge has released new information about the 2011 Charger Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV).

Designed to compete with the Chevy Caprice PPV and the Ford Taurus Interceptor, the Charger PPV is a crook's worst nightmare. The rear-wheel drive cop car features a heavy duty suspension, vented-disc brakes, and a two-mode Electronic Stability Control system. Other goodies include a Police Interface Module, a column-mounted shifter, and red/white LED interior lighting (which doesn't affect night-vision equipment).

While the company didn't release performance specifications, they stated engine options include a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 and a 5.7-liter HEMI V8. In the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, these engines produce 290 hp (216 kW / 294 PS) and 360 hp (268 kW / 365 PS) respectively.

Police departments can start ordering the Charger PPV in September, so keep an eye on the rearview mirror.

Source: Dodge

America’s high-performance police vehicle — the all-new 2011 Dodge Charger Pursuit — has arrived, providing law-enforcement the best combination of tactical technology, safety, power, efficiency and an iconic design that makes any suspect stop in a panic.

The all-new Dodge Charger Pursuit’s performance suspension tuning, heavy-duty anti-lock vented-disc brakes (ABS), front- and rear-stabilizer bars, 18-inch performance tires on steel wheels and two-mode police-specific Electronic Stability Control (ESC) calibration make it hot-pursuit ready. For world-class ride and performance handling dynamics, the Dodge Charger Pursuit features a rear-wheel drive design and redesigned front and rear multi-link suspension geometries to deliver a smooth comfortable ride for law enforcement officers who spend long days protecting our streets.

Designed with the guidance of the brand’s Police Advisory Board, the 2011 Dodge Charger Pursuit’s mobile-command interior features a Police Interface Module for easy equipment integration, police-duty front seats, column-mounted automatic transmission with Auto Stick, red/white LED interior lighting for night-vision equipment and more.

Dodge Charger Pursuit surrounds the heroic men and women who protect us with uncompromising safety and security equipment, including standard advanced multistage driver and front-passenger air bags, seat-mounted side-thorax air bags, supplemental side-curtain air bags for front and rear outboard passengers, driver’s knee bag, tire-pressure monitoring and more.

Behind its sinister face, the Dodge Charger Pursuit offers an all-new standard E-85 capable 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine with variable-valve timing (VVT) and available legendary 5.7-liter HEMI™ V-8 engine with fuel-saving Multi-displacement System (MDS).

The all-new 2011 Dodge Charger Pursuit will be available for ordering in September 2010 through Chrysler Group LLC’s fleet operations. For more information, visit www.fleet.chrysler.com.

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 klitemaster1000 klitemaster1000
What's the point of these cars if they're not going to be mass produced or they're going to cost so much that its not worth it to purchase them!
August 26, 2010 8:05 am
 Xenicide Xenicide
/facepalm
August 26, 2010 8:25 am
 wyltk wyltk
Chrystler is the largest supplier of Gov't vehicles, somewhere around 40% of their sales are to gov't agencies. Just the gov't alone purchasing the car will bring it to mass production quantities.
August 29, 2010 3:07 pm
 dmanero dmanero
Last time I checked the Dodge Charger and the Ford Taurus are mass produced. obviously not built witht he upgrades but the body is the same.
August 26, 2010 10:55 am
 ddrift2000 ddrift2000
it looks nice not that it matters anyway cuz even if you have a faster car they will still catch whoever they are after
August 26, 2010 1:37 pm